Pink Floyd were founded in 1965 by Syd Barrett (guitar, lead vocals), Nick Mason (drums), Roger Waters (bass guitar, vocals), and Richard Wright (keyboards, vocals). Under Barrett's leadership, they released two charting singles and the successful debut album The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967). Guitarist and vocalist David Gilmour joined in December 1967; Barrett left in April 1968 due to deteriorating mental health. Waters became the primary lyricist and thematic leader, devising the concepts behind the band's peak success with the albums The Dark Side of the Moon (1973), Wish You Were Here (1975), Animals (1977) and The Wall (1979). The musical film based on The Wall, Pink Floyd – The Wall (1982), won two BAFTA Awards. Pink Floyd also composed several film scores.
Following personal tensions, Wright left Pink Floyd in 1979, followed by Waters in 1985. Gilmour and Mason continued as Pink Floyd, rejoined later by Wright. They produced two more albums—A Momentary Lapse of Reason (1987) and The Division Bell (1994)—and toured in support of both before entering a long hiatus. In 2005, all but Barrett reunited for a one-off performance at the global awareness event Live 8. Barrett died in 2006, and Wright in 2008. The last Pink Floyd studio album, The Endless River (2014), was based on unreleased material from the Division Bell recording sessions. In 2022, Gilmour and Mason reformed Pink Floyd to release the song "Hey, Hey, Rise Up!" in protest of the Russo-Ukrainian War.
By 2013, Pink Floyd had sold more than 250 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling music artists of all time. The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and these albums and Wish You Were Here are among the best-selling albums of all time. Four Pink Floyd albums topped the US Billboard 200, and five topped the UK Album Chart. Pink Floyd's hit singles include "See Emily Play" (1967), "Money" (1973), "Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2" (1979), "Not Now John" (1983), "On the Turning Away" (1987) and "High Hopes" (1994). They were inducted into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 and the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005. In 2008, Pink Floyd were awarded the Polar Music Prize in Sweden for their contribution to modern music.
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Studio albums
The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967)
A Saucerful of Secrets (1968)
More (1969)
Ummagumma (1969)
Atom Heart Mother (1970)
Meddle (1971)
Obscured by Clouds (1972)
The Dark Side of the Moon (1973)
Wish You Were Here (1975)
Animals (1977)
The Wall (1979)
The Final Cut (1983)
A Momentary Lapse of Reason (1987)
The Division Bell (1994)
The Endless River (2014)
speak to me breathe
Pink Floyd Lyrics
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Don't be afraid to care
Leave, don't leave me
Walk around and choose your own ground
Long you live and high you fly
Smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry
All you touch and all you see
Run, rabbit, run
Dig that hole, forget the sun
And when at last the work is done
Don't sit down it's time to dig another one
For long you'll live, and high you'll fly
But only if you ride the tide
And balanced on the biggest wave
You race towards an early grave
The first part of the song "Breathe" is essentially a reminder to listeners to slow down, be present in their lives, and not be afraid of feeling something. The lyrics implore the listener to take a moment to breathe and not be afraid to care, while also encouraging them to find their own place in the world. The second half of the song "Run, Rabbit, Run" is more of a cautionary tale about the dangers of being consumed by work and striving for success at the expense of everything else. The lyrics suggest that no matter how successful someone becomes or how far they fly, it ultimately won't matter if they are not present and balanced in their lives. The reference to digging holes and burying oneself in work is a metaphor for being consumed by one's own ambitions.
Overall, the song is about the importance of balance, mindfulness, and being present in one's own life. The first half encourages the listener to take a moment to breathe and live in the moment, while the second half warns against losing oneself in the pursuit of success.
Line by Line Meaning
Breathe, breathe in the air
Take a deep breath and feel the world around you, enjoy what life has to offer
Don't be afraid to care
Don't be scared to have an emotional connection with others, show empathy and love
Leave, don't leave me
Go and explore the world, but don't forget our friendship and connection
Walk around and choose your own ground
Travel and discover new places, find your own path and purpose
Long you live and high you fly
Life is long and full of opportunities, so take advantage and aim high
Smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry
You'll experience both joy and sadness in life, it's a part of the human experience
All you touch and all you see
Everything you experience through your senses is a part of your life, so make the most of it
Is all your life will ever be
Your experiences and memories are what make up your life, so cherish them
Run, rabbit, run
Life can feel like a race or a chase, but don't forget to stop and enjoy the moments
Dig that hole, forget the sun
Sometimes we get caught up in our work or worries and forget to appreciate the beauty of life
And when at last the work is done
After all your hard work, take a break and enjoy what you've accomplished
Don't sit down it's time to dig another one
Keep pushing yourself and striving for more, there's always more to achieve
For long you'll live, and high you'll fly
Life is a journey that will take you to great heights if you let it
But only if you ride the tide
You have to go with the flow and embrace change to truly experience life's full potential
And balanced on the biggest wave
Life can be unpredictable and challenging, but stay steady and keep your balance to overcome it
You race towards an early grave
Life is short and can end at any moment, so make the most of it and live without regrets
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Written by: WATERS MASON
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Breathe, breathe in the air
Don't be afraid to care
Leave but don't leave me
Look around and choose your own ground
For long you live and high you fly
And smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry
And all you touch and all you see
Is all your life will ever be
Run, rabbit, run
Dig that hole, forget the sun,
And when at last the work is done
Don't sit down, it's time to dig another one
For long you live and high you fly
But only if you ride the tide
And balanced on the biggest wave
You race toward an early grave.
@ksnab
I just can't get over that sensation during the transition from the scream to ecstasy. Genius
@ljude01
I was introduced to pink floyd in my teens and have loved this band ever since. Reflective, meloncholic, at times haunting. The music pulls you inside yourself to heal.
@mloon1313
yes it does eloquent
@theclos16
Couldnt have said it better myself,i've heard some people say its depressing but i always tell them its quite the opposite, they're not hearing it right.
@michaelcumpton5795
I was 8 when I heard this album
@arcangelosalzano5679
Che stupendo di album e che bei tempi.... grazie pink floyd
@ayozapz7607
y’all still here
@SilverFang2789
You don't just listen to Dark Side of the Moon, you experience it
@Ange12783
You don’t just listen to any Pink Floyd, it’s a full mind/body/soul experience 🙏💕
@gabenight7
I remember falling asleep to this when I was young. I always referred to it as the island song.