Echoes
David Gilmour Lyrics

Overhead the albatross
A vivid description of the stillness and calmness of the surroundings

Hangs motionless upon the air
The albatross seems to be floating effortlessly without any movement

And deep beneath the rolling waves
A description of the underwater landscape that exists far below the visible surface of the sea

In labyrinths of coral caves
A reference to the complex and intricate maze-like formations of the coral reefs under the sea

The echo of a distant time
The remnants of the past that still linger and influence the present

Comes willowing across the sand
The soft sound of the waves carrying with them the echoes of the past

And everything is green and submarine
A description of the underwater environment, with everything seeming to have a greenish tinge

And no one showed us to the land
A feeling of isolation and a lack of guidance or direction

And no one knows the where's or why's
Uncertainty and a sense of confusion about the purpose or meaning of things

But something stirs and something tries
Despite the confusion and uncertainty, there is a hint of curiosity and a willingness to explore and discover

And starts to climb toward the light
A sense of hope and a desire to move forward and find answers

Strangers passing in the street
A reflection on the fleeting nature of human connections and encounters

By chance, two separate glances meet
A suggestion that there may be more to the chance encounter than just coincidence

And I am you and what I see is me
A thought-provoking observation about how we are all interconnected and share a common humanity

And do I take you by the hand
A desire to connect with others and create meaningful relationships

And lead you through the land
A sense of responsibility to guide and support others in their journey through life

And help me understand the best I can?
A recognition of the limitations of our understanding and a desire to learn and grow

And no one calls us to move on
A sense of feeling stuck or stagnant, with no external motivators pushing us forward

And no one forces down our eyes
A lack of external control or pressure, allowing us to see things as they truly are

No one speaks and no one tries
A sense of stillness and quiet, with no one actively working towards change or progress

No one flies around the sun
An image of freedom and unlimited potential, with no one holding us back or limiting our possibilities

Cloudless everyday
A description of a perfect, clear day with no clouds in the sky

You fall upon my waking eyes
The beauty of the day catching our attention and drawing us into the present moment

Inviting and inciting me to rise
A sense of motivation and inspiration, pushing us towards action and growth

And through the window in the wall
A reference to a metaphorical or literal opening that allows us to see beyond our current perspective

Come streaming in on sunlight wings
New ideas and opportunities that seem to come from nowhere and inspire us to move forward

A million bright ambassadors of morning
A metaphor for the limitless possibilities and opportunities that exist all around us

And no one sings me lullabies
A sense of independence and self-reliance, with no one coddling or comforting us

And no one makes me close my eyes
A reminder that we have agency and control over our own experiences and perceptions

So I throw the windows wide
A sense of embracing the possibilities and opportunities that exist beyond our current perspective

And call to you across the sky
A call to action and a reminder that we can reach out to others and create meaningful connections