During the recording session at studios,when David was laying down the lead and solo guitars for the song news of John Lennon's assasination was broadcasted. Hearing about the murder of John Lennon, David Gilmour instinctilt played the solo with his raw emotions at the end of the song.
Murder
David Gilmour Lyrics
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As if there was something that they thought they might find
Taking some strength from the feelings that always were shared
And in the background, the eyes that just stared
What was it brought you out here in the dark?
Was it your only way of making your mark
Did you get rid of all the voices in your head?
On your own admission you raised up the knife
And you brought it down ending another man's life
When it was done you just threw down the blade
While the red blood spread wider like the anger you made
I don't want this anger that's burning in me
It's something from which it's so hard to be free
But none of the tears that we cry in sorrow or rage
Can make any difference, or turn back the page
The song "Murder" by David Gilmour talks about a man who committed a murder and the events that led up to it. The first verse describes a group of people, some standing in line and waiting for something, and others just staring in the background. This scene sets the stage for the main character who must have been searching for something or someone to satisfy his desires.
The second verse poses the question of why the main character committed the murder, was it to make a mark, or to silence the voices in his head? The use of rhetorical questions in this verse is effective in making the listener think about the motivation behind the murder. The third verse reveals that the main character did indeed commit the murder, raising a knife and ending another man's life. The imagery of the red blood spreading wider as the anger inside the main character grows is potent.
The final verse talks about the difficulty of dealing with anger and how it can impact a person's life. The lyrics suggest that even though the murder cannot be undone, the expression of tears cannot take away the pain.
Overall, the lyrics of "Murder" delve into the darker side of human experiences and emotions. The song forces the listener to grapple with deep questions surrounding the morality of murder and the way anger can control a person's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Some of them standing, some were waiting in the line
People were waiting in the line, some standing and some not, with the hope of finding something.
As if there was something that they thought they might find
The people in the line had an anticipation of finding something precious or valuable.
Taking some strength from the feelings that always were shared
The people in the line shared their feelings and gained strength from each other.
And in the background, the eyes that just stared
There were some eyes in the background that just stared without any reaction.
What was it brought you out here in the dark?
What made you come out here in the dark?
Was it your only way of making your mark
Did you think this is the only way you'll be noticed or remembered?
Did you get rid of all the voices in your head?
Did you silence all the thoughts in your head?
Do you now miss them and the things that they said?
Do you regret silencing your thoughts and the things they made you realize?
On your own admission you raised up the knife
You admit to raising the knife by your own will.
And you brought it down ending another man's life
You used the knife to end someone else's life.
When it was done you just threw down the blade
You threw down the knife after the act was committed.
While the red blood spread wider like the anger you made
As the blood of the victim spread wider, your anger and violence escalated.
I don't want this anger that's burning in me
I don't want this rage and fury that I feel inside me.
It's something from which it's so hard to be free
It's challenging to be liberated and free from the anger that consumes me.
But none of the tears that we cry in sorrow or rage
The tears we shed in sadness or wrath will not change anything.
Can make any difference, or turn back the page
Crying won't make a difference or turn back the clock on the tragedy that has happened.
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC
Written by: DAVID JON GILMOUR
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@marloncastillo7450
Some of them standing, some were waiting in the line
As if there was something that they thought they might find
Taking some strength from the feelings that always were shared
And in the background, the eyes that just stared
What was it brought you out here in the dark?
Was it your only way of making your mark
Did you get rid of all the voices in your head?
Do you now miss them and the things that they said?
On your own admission you raised up the knife
And you brought it down ending another man's life
When it was done you just threw down the blade
While the red blood spread wider like the anger you made
I don't want this anger that's burning in me
It's something from which it's so hard to be free
But none of the tears that we cry in sorrow or rage
Can make any difference, or turn back the page
@jawadelkamili9590
Certains se tenaient debout, certains attendaient dans la file
Some of them standing, some were waiting in the line
Comme s'il y avait quelque chose qu'ils pensaient pouvoir trouver
As if there was something that they thought they might find
Prendre de la force dans les sentiments qui ont toujours été partagés
Taking some strength from the feelings that always were shared
Et en arrière-plan, les yeux qui viennent de regarder
And in the background, the eyes that just stared
Qu'est-ce qui vous a amené ici dans le noir?
What was it brought you out here in the dark?
Était-ce votre seule façon de faire votre marque
Was it your only way of making your mark
Vous êtes-vous débarrassé de toutes les voix dans votre tête?
Did you get rid of all the voices in your head?
Vous manquez-vous maintenant et les choses qu'ils ont dites?
Do you now miss them and the things that they said?
De votre propre aveu, vous avez levé le couteau
On your own admission you raised up the knife
Et tu l'as fait tomber, mettant fin à la vie d'un autre homme
And you brought it down ending another man's life
Quand c'est fait tu as juste jeté la lame
When it was done you just threw down the blade
Tandis que le sang rouge s'est répandu comme la colère que tu as fait
While the red blood spread wider like the anger you made
Je ne veux pas de cette colère qui brûle en moi
I don't want this anger that's burning in me
C'est quelque chose dont il est si difficile d'être libre
It's something from which it's so hard to be free
Mais aucune des larmes que nous pleurons de douleur ou de rage
But none of the tears that we cry in sorrow or rage
Peut faire la différence ou revenir en arrière
Can make any difference, or turn back the page
@marcelosoto-quiroga1965
Fretless bass lines by the enormous Pino Palladino are sublime. Never had David such a great bass player, Waters included.
@CJFerg81
I'm sure Guy Pratt would knock it out of the park if he was given the chance to play this live with DG.
@samuelluria4744
Marcelo Soto-Quiroga - Lol, Waters plays bass about as well as I play the motherfucking spoons.
@timc2219
waters was a mediocre player at best... wrote some really good stuff, gotta give him that... sadly not a fan, he did to floyd what yoko did to the beatles... then again, after DSOTM, was there anywhere to go? David Gilmour and Polly Samson took them in a good direction, and best of all they all looked happy to play together, with waters, the tension appeared to make it more of a job than a joy...
@elausente21
@@CJFerg81 no doubt, Pino is amazing, but Guy is extremely versatile
@jameshosford4627
@@timc2219 Can we please get over this nonsense, racist, misogynist notion that Yoko broke up The Beatles?
Also where else did they have to go? Maybe three more of the greatest albums of all time?
@pierredebonair7047
Brilliant song! Easily one of my favorite Gilmour pieces. RIP John Lennon.
@powertuber3.047
The quintessential Gilmour vocal.
@nightmission
I remember buying this album when it first released.. I was 14 years old and when that needle dropped and I heard this song , I became a life long fan of the artist that David is as a individual. and not just a part of Pink Floyd... He is one of those guitarist that leaves you with the impression , that his heart and soul are speaking through his guitar...
@ericq9220
Nicely put 🙏