-- Syd Barrett, Terrapin 9
Another popular hangout for the Cambridge set was the home of Seamus O'Connell, whose mother was quasi-bohemian and also tolerant of youngsters running amok in her house. ... Seamus' mother was deeply interested in the occult, and had amassed countless books on tarot cards, astrology and esoteric books on Chinese oracles such as the *I-Ching*. There was a part of Syd's nature that erred towards the mystic, and he would often leaf through the books on visits, always keen to find something new, asking Mrs. O'Connell endless questions.
-- Palacios, Lost in the Woods, p. 22.
In the summer of 1964, Barrett had moved down to London to study painting at Camberwell Art School in Peckham, sharing a flat with David Gale in a building owned by Seamus O'Connell's mother. Others in the Cambridge set would drift in and out.... 'Syd was staying with us in Tottenham Court Road,' says Seamus O'Connell. 'He had a bedsit there. My mother had set up house in this place, and various friends had gotten bedsits there. An appalling place, but it had an atmosphere to it. And Syd was getting interested in the occult, which my mother was also into. She would do tarot card readings for him.' Indeed. Barrett was very keen on the occult and many a night would sit up talking to Seamus' mother about astrology, tarot cards and the like. She introduced him to the *I-Ching*, the Chinese oracle based on readings drawn from random numbers thrown with coins, probably the most interesting of occult fortune telling devices, as it has as much to do with probability and mathematics as divination and mysticism. Syd was suitably intrigued.
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Lyrically the song was lifted nearly verbatim from Richard Wilhelm's 1924 translation of the Chinese oracle *The I-Ching* -- *The Book of Changes*. Barrett had been given a copy by Seamus O'Connell's mother when he was living in the flat on Tottenham Street and his interest in Eastern mysticism had only grown in Earlham Street's sanctuary of creativity.
-- Palacios, Lost in the Woods, pp. 35, 155.
Chapter 24
Pink Floyd Lyrics
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And the seventh brings return
The seven is the number of the young light
It forms when darkness is increased by one
Change returns success
Going and coming without error
Action brings good fortune
Sunset
The time is with the month of winter solstice
When the change is due to come
Thunder in the other course of heaven
Things cannot be destroyed once and for all
Change returns success
Going and coming without error
Action brings good fortune
Sunset, sunrise
A movement is accomplished in six stages
And the seventh brings return
The seven is the number of the young light
It forms when darkness is increased by one
Change returns success
Going and coming without error
Action brings good fortune
Sunset, sunrise, sunrise, sunset
In Pink Floyd's song Chapter 24, the lyrics describe the cyclical nature of life and change. It suggests that everything happens in a series of stages, with the seventh stage bringing about a return or completion of the cycle. The number seven is specifically referred to as the "number of the young light" which symbolizes new beginnings, fresh starts, and growth. The lyrics imply that change is not only inevitable but necessary for success and good fortune. The opening lines suggest that darkness must increase in order for light to emerge, speaking to the idea that destruction or loss can pave the way for growth and transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
A movement is accomplished in six stages
Progress comes in stages, which require different actions to achieve each stage.
And the seventh brings return
After six stages of progress, there is a turning point that leads back to where you started.
The seven is the number of the young light
Seven represents the start of something new, like the sunrise or the beginning of life.
It forms when darkness is increased by one
The new light is born out of the darkness and struggles that come with growth.
Change returns success
Change can bring positive outcomes and lead to growth and progress.
Going and coming without error
Success happens when actions are taken without mistakes or missteps.
Action brings good fortune
Taking deliberate steps can lead to good luck and favorable outcomes.
Sunset
The end of one chapter, closing the door on the past.
The time is with the month of winter solstice
The moment is significant and meaningful, happening during a time of transition and change.
When the change is due to come
The shift is inevitable and necessary for growth and progress to occur.
Thunder in the other course of heaven
There are forces outside of our control that can impact our journey and progress.
Things cannot be destroyed once and for all
The struggles and challenges we face are not permanent and can be overcome with time and persistence.
Sunset, sunrise
The end of one phase and the beginning of a new one.
Sunrise, sunset
The cyclical nature of life and change, moving through ups and downs until the journey starts anew.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Syd Barrett
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@shaquadradeloiserussell8659
Actually he was just sensible and honest with himself.
The "schizophrenia" thing was a load of crap, designed to give him an excuse to leave the band he started after doing only one album (the first one) , and return back to regular citizen life;
Because once youve signed contracts and stuff its difficult to simply "leave",
Add to it, the pop star life is insane and deadly.
He found away around that problem.
@joaoconstantino2351
A movement is accomplished in six stages
And the seventh brings return
The seven is the number of the young light
It forms when darkness is increased by one
Change returns success
Going and coming without error
Action brings good fortune
Sunset
The time is with the month of winter solstice
When the change is due to come
Thunder in the other course of heaven
Things cannot be destroyed once and for all
Change returns success
Going and coming without error
Action brings good fortune
Sunset, sunrise
A movement is accomplished in six stages
And the seventh brings return
The seven is the number of the young light
It forms when darkness is increased by one
Change returns success
Going and coming without error
Action brings good fortune
Sunset, sunrise, sunrise, sunset
@DearVoyageurs
♥️ we need more Pink Floyd videos featuring Syd
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Do u think pink Floyd has them
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Astronomy Domine
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Depends on how many are left.
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Jugband Blues!
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Piper is best
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Syd was a genius
@shaquadradeloiserussell8659
Actually he was just sensible and honest with himself.
The "schizophrenia" thing was a load of crap, designed to give him an excuse to leave the band he started after doing only one album (the first one) , and return back to regular citizen life;
Because once youve signed contracts and stuff its difficult to simply "leave",
Add to it, the pop star life is insane and deadly.
He found away around that problem.
@cinematiccrisis
Sorry, you do not have any evidence for these claims. @@shaquadradeloiserussell8659
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