Pink Floyd were founded in 1965 by Syd Barrett (guitar, lead vocals), Nick Mason (drums), Roger Waters (bass guitar, vocals), and Richard Wright (keyboards, vocals). Under Barrett's leadership, they released two charting singles and the successful debut album The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967). Guitarist and vocalist David Gilmour joined in December 1967; Barrett left in April 1968 due to deteriorating mental health. Waters became the primary lyricist and thematic leader, devising the concepts behind the band's peak success with the albums The Dark Side of the Moon (1973), Wish You Were Here (1975), Animals (1977) and The Wall (1979). The musical film based on The Wall, Pink Floyd – The Wall (1982), won two BAFTA Awards. Pink Floyd also composed several film scores.
Following personal tensions, Wright left Pink Floyd in 1979, followed by Waters in 1985. Gilmour and Mason continued as Pink Floyd, rejoined later by Wright. They produced two more albums—A Momentary Lapse of Reason (1987) and The Division Bell (1994)—and toured in support of both before entering a long hiatus. In 2005, all but Barrett reunited for a one-off performance at the global awareness event Live 8. Barrett died in 2006, and Wright in 2008. The last Pink Floyd studio album, The Endless River (2014), was based on unreleased material from the Division Bell recording sessions. In 2022, Gilmour and Mason reformed Pink Floyd to release the song "Hey, Hey, Rise Up!" in protest of the Russo-Ukrainian War.
By 2013, Pink Floyd had sold more than 250 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling music artists of all time. The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and these albums and Wish You Were Here are among the best-selling albums of all time. Four Pink Floyd albums topped the US Billboard 200, and five topped the UK Album Chart. Pink Floyd's hit singles include "See Emily Play" (1967), "Money" (1973), "Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2" (1979), "Not Now John" (1983), "On the Turning Away" (1987) and "High Hopes" (1994). They were inducted into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 and the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005. In 2008, Pink Floyd were awarded the Polar Music Prize in Sweden for their contribution to modern music.
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Studio albums
The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967)
A Saucerful of Secrets (1968)
More (1969)
Ummagumma (1969)
Atom Heart Mother (1970)
Meddle (1971)
Obscured by Clouds (1972)
The Dark Side of the Moon (1973)
Wish You Were Here (1975)
Animals (1977)
The Wall (1979)
The Final Cut (1983)
A Momentary Lapse of Reason (1987)
The Division Bell (1994)
The Endless River (2014)
Mother
Pink Floyd Lyrics
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Mother, do you think they'll like this song?
Mother, do you think they'll try to break my balls?
Ooh, ah
Mother, should I build the wall?
Mother, should I trust the government?
Mother, will they put me in the firing line?
Ooh, ah
Is it just a waste of time?
Hush now, baby, baby, don't you cry
Mama's gonna make all of your nightmares come true
Mama's gonna put all of her fears into you
Mama's gonna keep you right here under her wing
She won't let you fly, but she might let you sing
Mama's gonna keep baby cozy and warm
Ooh baby, ooh baby, ooh baby
Of course mama's gonna help build the wall
Mother, do you think she's good enough?
For me?
Mother, do you think she's dangerous
To me?
Mother, will she tear your little boy apart?
Ooh, ah
Mother, will she break my heart?
Hush now, baby, baby, don't you cry
Mama's gonna check out all your girlfriends for you
Mama won't let anyone dirty get through
Mama's gonna wait up until you get in
Mama will always find out where you've been
Mama's gonna keep baby healthy and clean
Ooh baby, ooh baby, ooh baby
You'll always be baby to me
Mother, did it need to be so high?
Pink Floyd's song "Mother" is a thought-provoking song that delves into the theme of overprotective parents and the anxieties that come with it. The song addresses the fears and doubts of a young man as he contemplates his future, asking his mother if he should build a wall, run for President, and trust the government. He also wonders if his mother will keep him safe from danger, and if she thinks his girlfriend is good enough for him. The lyrics touch on the common theme of a child's separation from his parents and the struggle to break free from their control.
The song's chorus of "Mother, should I build the wall?" resonates with many people, as it symbolizes the emotional barriers we build to protect ourselves from the outside world. Building a wall around oneself can be a coping mechanism to deal with past traumas or to avoid future harm. However, as the lyrics suggest, this can be a futile exercise, a "waste of time" that ultimately prevents us from experiencing life to its fullest.
By juxtaposing the young man's questions with his mother's comforting words, the song highlights the complicated relationship between parents and children. The mother's desire to protect her child clashes with the son's desire for independence and self-discovery. Ultimately, the song is a call to break free from the chains of fear and to live life on our own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
Mother, do you think they'll drop the bomb?
Asking about the possibility of a nuclear attack
Mother, do you think they'll like this song?
Questioning whether the authorities will approve of the lyrics
Mother, do you think they'll try to break my balls?
Worrying about being punished or hurt by the authorities
Mother, should I build the wall?
Considering building emotional barriers to protect oneself
Mother, should I run for President?
Considering running for political office
Mother, should I trust the government?
Questioning the reliability of the government
Mother, will they put me in the firing line?
Concerned about being sent into battle or harm's way
Is it just a waste of time?
Wondering if these worries even matter
Hush now, baby, baby, don't you cry
Comforting a child
Mama's gonna make all of your nightmares come true
Intending to impose fears onto the child
Mama's gonna put all of her fears into you
Placing one's fears and anxieties onto someone else
Mama's gonna keep you right here under her wing
Keeping a child under control and protected
She won't let you fly, but she might let you sing
Allowing some creative expression while limiting freedom
Mama's gonna keep baby cozy and warm
Providing comfort and care to the child
Of course mama's gonna help build the wall
Continuing to encourage emotional barriers
Mother, do you think she's good enough? For me?
Asking for approval from a parental figure about a romantic partner
Mother, do you think she's dangerous to me?
Worrying about the potential harm the partner could cause
Mother, will she tear your little boy apart?
Questioning if the partner will hurt the child's emotional well-being
Mother, will she break my heart?
Concerned about the emotional impact of a relationship
Mama's gonna check out all your girlfriends for you
Taking control of the child's romantic relationships
Mama won't let anyone dirty get through
Preventing any unsuitable partners from entering the child's life
Mama's gonna wait up until you get in
Monitoring the child's whereabouts
Mama will always find out where you've been
Continuously observing the child's actions and whereabouts
Mama's gonna keep baby healthy and clean
Ensuring the child's physical health and cleanliness
You'll always be baby to me
Forever treating the child as if they are dependent and need protection
Mother, did it need to be so high?
Questioning the need for emotional barriers
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Written by: Roger Waters
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@shakalife2713
Mother, do you think they'll drop the bomb?
Mother, do you think they'll like this song?
Mother, do you think they'll try to break my balls?
Ooh, aah, mother, should I build the wall?
Mother, should I run for president?
Mother, should I trust the government?
Mother, will they put me in the firing line?
Ooh, aah, is it just a waste of time?
Hush now, baby, baby, don't you cry
Mama's gonna make all of your nightmares come true
Mama's gonna put all of her fears into you
Mama's gonna keep you right here under her wing
She won't let you fly but she might let you sing
Mama's gonna keep baby cozy and warm
Ooh, babe, ooh, babe, ooh, babe
Of course Mama's gonna help build the wall
Mother, do you think she's good enough? (for me?)
Mother, do you think she's dangerous? (tell me?)
Mother, will she tear your little boy apart?
Ooh, aah, mother, will she break my heart?
Hush now, baby, baby, don't you cry
Mama's gonna check out all your girlfriends for you
Mama won't let anyone dirty get through
Mama's gonna wait up till you get in
Mama will always find out where you've been
Mamma's gonna keep baby healthy and clean
Ooh, babe, ooh, babe, ooh, babe
You'll always be a baby to me
Mother, did it need to be so high
@Shamrockjason
Just lost my Mother April 30th 2019.... Miss you Mum
@user-nu3du9ty5s
Brilliant! And no other than the late, great, Jeff Porcaro on the drums, on this track. He played a lot with Steely Dan, Toto, etc.
@chrismcguinness1908
This Guitar Solo has made me emotional every time Iv heard it since I was 13! I’m 41 now! And I still can’t understand what it does to me!’ Xx
@TheJackish90
chris Mcguinness It's a cry for individuality.
@bryandamkaer3646
me too... i'm 55
@titansilwhite9044
Auténticos "Dioses de La Música"
Gracias Totales..!!!
@finlaymackay5157
magical mum R.I.P. THANKS FOR FLOYD
@sunshinesuperman4905
brings a tear to my eye
@annekarki3546
PF - THANK YOU !
@devdogg903
Sounding great!