Pigs on the Wing 1
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If you didn't care
What happened to me
And I didn't care
For you

We would
Zig-zag our way
Through the boredom and pain
Occasionally glancing up through the rain
Wondering which of the buggers to blame





And watching
For pigs on the wing

Overall Meaning

The song "Pigs on the Wing 1" is the opening track from Pink Floyd's 1977 album "Animals". The song is a tender love song written and sung by Roger Waters, the bassist and lyricist of the band. It is a rare moment of optimism and tenderness in an album that is otherwise dark and cynical.


The lyrics of the song express a simple and poignant message about the importance of mutual care and understanding in a romantic relationship. The singer sings about how, if they both didn't care about each other, they could just "zig-zag" their way through life, blaming each other for their problems. But because they do care, they must look out for each other and watch out for "pigs on the wing", a metaphor for the obstacles and challenges that life can bring.


The song's gentle acoustic guitar and harmonized vocals create a warm and comforting atmosphere, contrasting with the harsher sounds of the rest of the album. It is also notable for being one of the shortest songs in Pink Floyd's discography, clocking in at just over a minute.


Line by Line Meaning

If you didn't care
If you didn't have any attachment to me


What happened to me
What occurred in my life


And I didn't care
If I didn't have any attachment to you


For you
What occurred in your life


We would
The two people (you and me) would


Zig-zag our way
Navigate erratically and randomly


Through the boredom and pain
While traversing through dull and unpleasant moments


Occasionally glancing up through the rain
Looking upward sometimes as the rain falls


Wondering which of the buggers to blame
Thinking about who may be responsible for causing issues


And watching
Continuously observing


For pigs on the wing
For unforeseen factors that may disrupt life (represented by the metaphorical pigs on the wing)




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROGER WATERS

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