The Trial]
[Pink Floyd Lyrics
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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
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
Babe
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
Since, my friend, you have revealed your
Deepest fear
I sentence you to be exposed before
Your peers
Tear down the wall
The lyrics of Pink Floyd's "The Trial" narrate the final scene of their rock opera album "The Wall," in which the main character, Pink, is being judged in a court of law. The prosecution accuses Pink of showing feelings of an almost human nature, which they deem unacceptable. In response, Pink's inner voice (represented by a different vocal style) appears and argues with the judge and the schoolmaster, blaming them for his suffering and questioning their authority. Pink also hallucinates and imagines himself as crazy and locked up in a mental institution. Eventually, Pink breaks down and pleads to be taken home by his "mother," representing his longing for comfort and safety. The judge, however, delivers a harsh sentence, ordering Pink to be exposed before his peers and to tear down the wall he has built around himself.
"The Trial" showcases Pink Floyd's signature blend of psychedelic, rock, and orchestral elements, with dramatic shifts in dynamics, tempo, and timbre. The song features catchy refrains, spoken-word passages, and choral interjections, making it a highlight of the album and a fan favorite. The lyrics reflect the band's criticism of institutional and societal oppression, as well as their exploration of human emotions, isolation, and alienation. The composition also incorporates references to other songs from "The Wall" and Pink Floyd's previous albums, creating a cohesive and complex narrative.
Line by Line Meaning
Good morning, Worm your honor
Greeting, your honor
The crown will plainly show
The verdict is clear
The prisoner who now stands before you
The accused is standing in front of you
Was caught red-handed showing feelings
The accused was caught expressing emotions
Showing feelings of an almost human nature
The emotions expressed were similar to what humans feel
This will not do
This behavior is unacceptable
Call the schoolmaster
Call an authority figure to instill discipline
I always said he'd come to no good
I knew he would end up in trouble
In the end your honor
In conclusion, your honor
If they'd let me have my way I could
If they allowed me to, I could
Have flayed him into shape
I would have disciplined him harshly
But my hands were tied
But I was not given the power to do so
The bleeding hearts and artists
The people who are too sympathetic and creative
Let him get away with murder
Allowed him to get away with a heinous crime or act
Let me hammer him today?
Can I punish him severely now?
Crazy
Insane or mentally unstable
Toys in the attic, I am crazy
There is madness or chaos inside my mind
Truly gone fishing
A metaphor for being lost or confused
They must have taken my marbles away
My sanity or sense has been taken away
Crazy, toys in the attic he is crazy
He is mentally unstable
You little shit you're in it now
You are in trouble now
I hope they throw away the key
I hope they lock you up for good
You should have talked to me more often
You should have communicated with me more frequently
Than you did, but no
But you didn't
You had to go
You had to leave
Your own way, have you broken any
Have you caused any damage
Homes up lately?
To people's homes recently?
Just five minutes, Worm your honor
Just give me five minutes, your honor
Him and me, alone
Just him and me alone
Babe
Term of endearment for someone close
Come to mother baby, let me hold you
Come to me, let me comfort you
In my arms
Held closely in an embrace
M'lud I never wanted him to
My lord, I never wanted him to
Get in any trouble
To face any kind of difficulty
Why'd he ever have to leave me?
Why did he have to abandon me?
Worm, your honor, let me take him home
Your honor, please allow me to take him home
Over the rainbow, I am crazy
I am bewildered and lost like in a dream
Bars in the window
Being confined, imprisoned or trapped
There must have been a door there in the wall
There must be a way out, an opportunity to escape
When I came in
When I first got here
The evidence before the court is
The proof presented in the court is
Incontrovertible, there's no need for
Indisputable, no need for
The jury to retire
The jury to deliberate and decide its verdict
In all my years of judging
Throughout my entire career as a judge
I have never heard before
I have never heard of anything
Of someone more deserving
Someone who deserved more
Of the full penalty of law
To face the maximum punishment by law
The way you made them suffer
The way you caused them to feel pain or distress
Your exquisite wife and mother
Your beautiful, elegant spouse and parent
Fills me with the urge to defecate
Makes me feel disgusted or nauseous
Since, my friend, you have revealed your
Now that you have shared your deepest
Deepest fear
Innermost phobia or apprehension
I sentence you to be exposed before
I order you to publicly confess or reveal
Your peers
Those who share a similar status, profession, or age with you
Tear down the wall
Break down the barriers or obstacles that stand between people
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Written by: Roger Waters, Bob Ezrin
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