Is There Anybody Out There?
Michael Kamen; Pink Floyd; Bob Ezrin Lyrics
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"Isn't it unsafe to travel at night?"
"It'll be a lot less safe to stay here, your father's gunna pick up our trail before long"
"Can Loca ride?"
"Yeah, I can ride, Margaret, time to go! Maigret, thank you for everything"
"Goodbye Chenga"
"Goodbye miss"
"I'll be back"
Is there anybody out there?
The lyrics of "Is There Anybody Out There?" depict a sense of urgency and uncertainty as a group of people prepares to leave their current location before they are found by the father of one of the individuals. The lyrics create an atmosphere of suspense and danger as the group debates the safety of traveling at night versus staying behind. The urgency and tension in the conversation between the characters are further underscored by the repeated phrase "Is there anybody out there?" as if the group is searching for someone or something to aid them in their escape.
The imagery and words used in the lyrics of "Is There Anybody Out There" are reflective of Pink Floyd's larger philosophical themes, which often center around the search for meaning and the human condition. The song incorporates elements of rock, classical, and electronic music to create a soundscape that is grand and complex, and the lyrics add an element of narrative to the music.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, only got an hour of daylight left. Better get started
We have limited time before the sun sets, let's begin our journey
Isn't it unsafe to travel at night?
Is it not dangerous to continue our travels when it is dark outside?
It'll be a lot less safe to stay here, your father's gunna pick up our trail before long
Remaining in this location is risky as your father will soon track us down
Can Loca ride?
Is Loca capable of riding a horse?
Yeah, I can ride, Margaret, time to go! Maigret, thank you for everything
Yes, I am able to ride. Margaret, we must depart now. Maigret, thank you for all that you have done for us
Goodbye Chenga
Farewell Chenga
Goodbye miss
Adieu miss
I'll be back
I will return at a later time
Is there anybody out there?
Are there any individuals nearby or listening?
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Written by: ROGER WATERS
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