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)
On thin ice
Pink Floyd Lyrics
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And daddy loves you too.
And the sea may look warm to you babe
And the sky may look blue
Ooooh baby
Ooooh baby blue
Oooooh babe.
On the thin ice of modern life
Dragging behind you the silent reproach
Of a million tear-stained eyes
Don't be surprised when a crack in the ice
Appears under your feet
You slip out of your depth and out of your mind
With your fear flowing out behind you
As you claw the thin ice
"On Thin Ice" is a hauntingly beautiful ballad-style song written by British progressive rock band, Pink Floyd. The song, which was released in 1979, speaks about the dangers of living in a modern world that appears to be idyllic and safe but is actually uncertain and perilous. The opening lyrics show the love of parents for their child, giving an impression of a safe and secure world. However, the following lyrics warn against going skating on the thin ice of modern life.
The lyrics suggest a deeper meaning that warns of the hazards of overconfidence and a false sense of security. The "silent reproach of a million tear-stained eyes" refers to the disapproving looks from those who have made the same mistakes and learned from them. The lines "Don't be surprised when a crack in the ice appears under your feet, you slip out of your depth and out of your mind with your fear flowing out behind you as you claw the thin ice" depict a person losing control in treacherous circumstances.
The chorus, which features the repeated phrase "Ooooh baby, Ooooh baby blue" conveys the sense of vulnerability and innocence of the person slipping on the thin ice. Overall, this song showcases Pink Floyd's lyrical genius and highlights their ability to speak about complex topics in a subtle and nuanced way.
Line by Line Meaning
Momma loves her baby
A mother's love for her child is undeniable
And daddy loves you too
A father also shows his love to his child
And the sea may look warm to you babe
Things may look good on the surface, but appearances can be deceptive
And the sky may look blue
The environment around may seem serene but it may not be the reality
Ooooh baby
Expression of love and concern towards the baby
Ooooh baby blue
An expression of sadness and melancholy which can be symbolized by blue
Oooooh babe.
Expression of love and concern towards the baby
If you should go skating
If life is like skating on thin ice
On the thin ice of modern life
Living in a world where life is tough and unpredictable
Dragging behind you the silent reproach
Regret and guilt of past actions and decisions that haunt you
Of a million tear-stained eyes
It refers to the people you have hurt in your life
Don't be surprised when a crack in the ice
It's not surprising that things can go wrong any time when life is a struggle
Appears under your feet
Problems in life can arise quickly and unexpectedly
You slip out of your depth and out of your mind
You lose control and your mind becomes scattered and aimless
With your fear flowing out behind you
Being in a constant state of fear and vulnerability
As you claw the thin ice
Trying to keep your head above the water and survive during tough times
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROGER WATERS
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