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The Trial Lyrics – The Wall – Pink Floyd

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The Trial Lyrics (Waters, Bob Ezrin) 5:16

Good morning, Worm your honor.
The crown will plainly show
The prisoner who now stands before you
Was caught red-handed showing feelings
Showing feelings of an almost human nature;
This will not do.
Call the schoolmaster!

I always said he’d come to no good
In the end your honor.
If they’d let me have my way I could
Have flayed him into shape.
But my hands were tied,
The bleeding hearts and artists
Let him get away with murder.
Let me hammer him today?

Crazy,
Toys in the attic I am crazy,
Truly gone fishing.
They must have taken my marbles away.
Crazy, toys in the attic he is crazy.

You little shit you’re in it now,
I hope they throw away the key.
You should have talked to me more often
Than you did, but no! You had to go
Your own way, have you broken any
Homes up lately?
Just five minutes, Worm your honor,
Him and Me, alone.

Baaaaaaaaaabe!
Come to mother baby, let me hold you
In my arms.
M’lud I never wanted him to
Get in any trouble.
Why’d he ever have to leave me?
Worm, your honor, let me take him home.

Crazy,
Over the rainbow, I am crazy,
Bars in the window.
There must have been a door there in the wall
When I came in.
Crazy, over the rainbow, he is crazy.

The evidence before the court is
Incontrovertible, there’s no need for
The jury to retire.
In all my years of judging
I have never heard before
Of someone more deserving
Of the full penalty of law.
The way you made them suffer,
Your exquisite wife and mother,
Fills me with the urge to defecate!

“Hey Judge! Shit on him!”

Since, my friend, you have revealed your
Deepest fear,
I sentence you to be exposed before
Your peers.
Tear down the wall!

The epic rock opera The Wall is one of Pink Floyd’s most popular albums and had great commercial success.

  1. In the Flesh?
  2. The Thin Ice
  3. Another Brick in the Wall Part 1
  4. The Happiest Days of our Lives
  5. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2
  6. Mother
  7. Goodbye Blue Sky
  8. Empty Spaces
  9. Young Lust
  10. One of My Turns
  11. Don’t Leave Me Now
  12. Another Brick in the Wall Part 3
  13. Goodbye Cruel World
  14. Hey You
  15. Is There Anybody Out There?
  16. Nobody Home
  17. Vera
  18. Bring the Boys Back Home
  19. Comfortably Numb
  20. The Show Must Go On
  21. In The Flesh
  22. Run Like Hell
  23. Waiting for the Worms
  24. Stop
  25. The Trial
  26. Outside the Wall

“The Trial” – A Deep Dive

1. Introduction to “The Trial” “The Trial” is a theatrical and narrative-rich song from Pink Floyd’s 1979 album “The Wall.” This track stands out for its operatic style and dramatic presentation, which is a departure from the band’s typical psychedelic rock sound. It plays a key role in the album’s storyline, depicting the psychological breakdown of the protagonist, Pink.

2. Lyrical and Narrative Significance The lyrics of “The Trial” are written in the form of a surreal court hearing, where different characters from Pink’s life, including his mother, wife, and schoolmaster, testify against him. This theatrical trial is a metaphor for Pink’s self-examination and mental collapse. The song’s climax, with the judge ordering Pink to “tear down the wall,” signifies the moment of Pink’s emotional and psychological liberation.

3. Musical Composition and Style Musically, “The Trial” is an anomaly in the Pink Floyd catalog. It features a complex arrangement, blending rock with operatic and theatrical elements. The song showcases a range of voices, each characterizing different figures in Pink’s life, adding to the dramatic and narrative depth of the piece. The orchestration and choir in the background further amplify the grandiose and surreal nature of the trial.

4. Connection to the Album’s Themes “The Trial” encapsulates the central themes of “The Wall” – isolation, trauma, and the breakdown of the human psyche. It serves as the culmination of Pink’s journey, both literally and metaphorically tearing down the walls he has built around himself. The song’s placement towards the end of the album is strategic, preparing the listener for the resolution that follows in the concluding track.

5. Impact and Legacy As a piece of music, “The Trial” is memorable for its daring composition and narrative significance. It is a testament to Pink Floyd’s creativity and willingness to explore unconventional themes and musical styles. The song has left a lasting impact on fans and critics alike, often cited as one of the most powerful and theatrical moments in rock music history.