Stop
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I wanna go home
Take off this uniform
And leave the show
And I'm waiting in this cell
Because I have to know
Have I been guilty all this time
The song "Stop" by Pink Floyd is a powerful commentary on the war and the dehumanizing effects it has on individuals. The lyrics express the desire to be free from the confinement of the war, the uniform and the show. The singer is waiting in a cell, questioning whether his guilt is derived from the actions he made due to the circumstances.
The song is an anti-war protest against the Vietnam War, expressing disenchantment and unease with the war effort. The lyrics reflect an utter disdain for the damaged psyche of soldiers on the front line, as well as the struggles experienced when trying to reintegrate back into normal life after the war. The line "I wanna go home, take off this uniform, and leave the show" is a poignant plea for soldiers to be treated as individuals that should not be reduced to their roles in the military, but as people who are capable of experiencing fear, pain, and trauma just like anyone else.
Pink Floyd highlighted their musicianship in the song with a haunting melody that complements the meaning of the lyrics. The music progresses from a mournful and introspective guitar figure to an outburst of unresolved tension in the bridge, before fading to a quieter, reflective section. David Gilmour's powerful and emotive guitar playing showcases that sometimes it’s not necessary to play too many notes to make an emotional impact.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop
The singer desires an end to his current situation.
I wanna go home
The singer wants to return to a familiar, comfortable place.
Take off this uniform
The singer wants to shed his current identity and responsibilities.
And leave the show
The artist no longer wishes to participate in the current situation or activity.
And I'm waiting in this cell
The artist feels trapped and confined in his current circumstances.
Because I have to know
The singer seeks answers to unresolved questions or doubts.
Have I been guilty all this time
The singer questions whether he has done something wrong or immoral in the past.
Contributed by Emily K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I never appreciated Sporty back in the day but now I realize she is the secret sauce of the group. She has a distinct voice and adds power and range to their songs. Everyone adds their thing but she tops it off.
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Mel B too. They were the 2 underrated members, but the most powerful vocally ❤
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