Murder
GILMOUR David 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 explores the dark and disturbing theme of murder. The lyrics delve into the mind of the murderer, questioning what led them to commit the heinous act and asking whether they feel any remorse. The opening lines paint a vivid picture of the aftermath of the murder, with some people standing and waiting in line, perhaps as witnesses or mere bystanders, while others stare in disbelief at the horror that has unfolded before them.
Gilmour then questions the murderer, asking what brought them to this point. Was it a desire to leave their mark on the world, or were they tormented by the voices in their head that they have now silenced? The lyrics suggest that the murderer feels a sense of power and control over their victim, as they raised the knife and ended their life in a moment of violence. Yet, the aftermath of the act is one of regret and sadness, as the red blood spreads wider like the anger that was unleashed.
The final lines of the song reflect on the futility of tears and sorrow in the face of such senseless violence. The anger burning in the singer's heart is something that is hard to be free from, but ultimately, it can't change what has happened, and no amount of tears can turn back the page.
Overall, "Murder" is a haunting and thought-provoking song that delves into the darkness of the human psyche and leaves the listener with a sense of unease.
Line by Line Meaning
Some of them standing, some were waiting in the line
There were a group of people who were waiting in a line together, some of them standing and others waiting, but it was unclear what exactly they were waiting for.
As if there was something that they thought they might find
The people standing in the line seemed to believe that they may find something of value or importance by doing so.
Taking some strength from the feelings that always were shared
The people in the line seemed to draw strength from the emotions that they shared with one another.
And in the background, the eyes that just stared
Someone was watching the people in the line from the background, staring at them without saying anything.
What was it brought you out here in the dark?
The artist questions the motivation behind why someone would venture out into the darkness.
Was it your only way of making your mark?
The singer wonders if the person's actions were meant to be a way of asserting their existence or making an impact in the world.
Did you get rid of all the voices in your head?
The singer questions if the person was trying to silence the voices inside their own head by committing violence.
Do you now miss them and the things that they said?
The artist questions if the person now regrets silencing the voices inside their own head and if they miss what those voices had to say.
On your own admission you raised up the knife
The person who committed murder has admitted to doing so with a knife.
And you brought it down ending another man's life
The person used the knife to end someone else's life.
When it was done you just threw down the blade
After committing murder, the person just threw down the knife they used as a weapon.
While the red blood spread wider like the anger you made
As the victim's blood spread and stained the surroundings, it symbolized the anger that motivated the murder.
I don't want this anger that's burning in me
The singer is grappling with a burning anger that they don't want or know how to deal with.
It's something from which it's so hard to be free
The anger feels inescapable, like it's impossible to be truly rid of it.
But none of the tears that we cry in sorrow or rage
The tears of sorrow or rage that we may shed in difficult moments ultimately cannot change what has already happened.
Can make any difference, or turn back the page
No amount of emotion or action can undo what has already been done. We cannot go back in time to change the past.
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC
Written by: DAVID JON GILMOUR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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 🙏