Fearless
Pink Floyd Lyrics


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You say the hill's too steep to climb
Chiding
You say you'd like to see me try
Climbing
You pick the place and I'll choose the time
And I'll climb the hill in my own way
Just wait a while for the right day
And as I rise above the treeline and the clouds
I look down hearing the sound of the things you said today

Fearlessly the idiot faced the crowd
Smiling
Merciless, the magistrate turns 'round
Frowning
And who's the fool who wears the crown?
Go down in your own way
And everyday is the right day
And as you rise above the fear lines in his brow
You look down
Hear the sound of the faces in the crowd

(Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart)
(And you'll never walk alone)




(You'll never walk alone)
(Liverpool! Liverpool!)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pink Floyd's song Fearless address the issue of facing challenges and obstacles in life with determination and hope. The song starts with someone suggesting that the hill is too steep to climb, to which the singer responds by claiming that they will climb it in their own way and at the right time. The following lines, "And as I rise above the treeline and the clouds, I look down hearing the sound of the things you said today," suggest that the singer has surpassed the naysayer's doubts and negative words.


The second verse of the song introduces the idea of facing the judgment and criticism of others fearlessly. The line "fearlessly the idiot faced the crowd, smiling" suggests that the person being judged is not afraid of the negative words and reactions of others. The line "And who's the fool who wears the crown?" implies that the one who judges may not necessarily be above reproach. The last lines "Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart, and you'll never walk alone," suggest that hope and determination are key to overcoming fear and doubt and that we are never truly alone in this journey.


Overall, the lyrics of Fearless encourage listeners to persevere, fight against doubt and criticism, and walk through life with hope and determination.


Line by Line Meaning

You say the hill's too steep to climb
You're telling me I can't achieve my goals


You say you'd like to see me try
You don't think I'm capable, but you want to see me fail


You pick the place and I'll choose the time
You think you have control, but I'll choose when to take action


And I'll climb the hill in my own way
I'll achieve what I want without your help or advice


Just wait a while for the right day
I'll choose the right timing for my actions


And as I rise above the treeline and the clouds
As I achieve my goals and go beyond what you thought was possible


I look down hearing the sound of the things you said today
I hear your doubts and criticisms as I prove you wrong


Fearlessly the idiot faced the crowd
Someone who others may think is foolish or naive is standing up to criticism


Smiling
Showing strength and confidence despite harsh judgment


Merciless, the magistrate turns 'round
The harsh critic or authority figure is watching


Frowning
Showing disapproval of the person standing up to them


And who's the fool who wears the crown?
The person with power may be foolish or misguided


Go down in your own way
Achieve your goals without being swayed by the opinions of others


And everyday is the right day
You can take action toward your dreams whenever you choose


And as you rise above the fear lines in his brow
As you conquer your fears and prove your doubters wrong


You look down
Reflecting on your journey and success


Hear the sound of the faces in the crowd
Acknowledging the opinions of others, even if you don't let them dictate your life


(Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart)
Keep moving forward with optimism


(And you'll never walk alone)
Remember that you have support


(You'll never walk alone)
You'll always have someone or something to rely on


(Liverpool! Liverpool!)
A reference to the English football club Liverpool and their song, 'You'll Never Walk Alone', which inspires hope and solidarity




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Written by: David Jon Gilmour, Roger Waters

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@melodicRaconteursDen

Regret echoes in my heart,
For all the pain I caused, my part.
A fear that seeps, a fear that grew wild,
I was blinded, my ego high.
But now, I see, knowledge is power, truth set me free,
To face my past, my fears to see.
And with understanding comes relief,
The paranoia fades, for my mind to find peace.

Without fear or hesitation, I try,
Standing high, life's light to ignite.



@acosadoraawas1627

Fearless
You say the hill's too steep to climb
Chiding
You say you'd like to see me try
Climbing

You pick the place and I'll choose the time
And I'll climb
The hill in my own way
Just wait a while for the right day
And as I rise above the treeline and the clouds
I look down, hearing the sound of the things you said today

Fearlessly the idiot faced the crowd
Smiling
Merciless the magistrate turns 'round
Frowning

And who's the fool who wears the crown?
And go down
in your own way
And every day is the right day
And as you rise above the fearlines in his brow
You look down, hear the sound of the faces in the crowd

Walk on, walk on
With hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone
You'll never walk alone



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@Louthsk8er

Sometimes I forget how rich I am being able to listen to such good music

@legobobafett5045

Hey, Rich Taste in Quality Music!

@juliawagner2131

Me too, well said. We have a treasure chest of amazing music

@fred4089

Did you know all the helium on earth was produced in the center of the sun 4
Billion years ago and is a finite resource? Now you do😊

@matthewsabetta2696

Indeed. Blessings counted.

@isaacjones748

relative poverty is a bitch, man. can't forget it, but nice to let it dissolve for a while on the regular. gotta remember how lucky we are, otherwise you'll drown in all the shit that goes on. lots of stuff that pulls down so it's a good idea to get skilled in the art of floating up

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@sloggains

How is it that a song that came out 52 years ago still sounds so fresh? I’ll never grow tired of this song.

@crono3339

First time I heard this song was in a tiny apartment, snowed in on LSD. Mom had bought it for me on an old vinyl and man I was just awash with love at this sound. Grew up listening to Pink Floyd but didn't realize how much I missed through the years. You are right, half a century old and fresh as new grass.

@eddiebazan6411

50 years in Dallas and ive never heard it on the radio.shame on them.very empowering and relaxing song.cure for anxiety?

@ericortega1745

Art never dies, neither do artist

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