Pigs on the Wing 1
Pink Floyd Lyrics


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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 lyrics of Pink Floyd's song Pigs on the Wing Part One depict a relationship that is built on mutual care and concern. The opening lines suggest that if the two persons in the relationship didn't care about each other, they would navigate through the hardships of life with a casual disregard for each other's well-being. However, the lyrics are ultimately hopeful in that the couple is presented as being there for each other and looking out for each other's safety, as they watch for "pigs on the wing," a metaphor for any unforeseen problems that may arise.


The line "Occasionally glancing up through the rain/Wondering which of the buggers to blame" suggests that the couple is not immune to disagreements or conflicts, but instead, they share in each other's struggles and try to support each other through it. This shows that the song is not just a love song, but it is also about the importance of having someone to lean on when times are tough, emphasizing that love and care are crucial human needs.


Overall, Pink Floyd's Pigs on the Wing Part One is a beautiful, heartfelt song that captures the importance of genuine care, love, and mutual support in any meaningful relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

If you didn't care
In the case that you did not possess any concern


What happened to me
Regarding the events that occurred to me


And I didn't care
Similarly, if I did not hold any interest


For you
In regard to your well-being


We would
As a consequence of this lack of caring on both sides, we would proceed


Zig-zag our way
We would navigate through life unpredictably, without a clear path


Through the boredom and pain
Dealing with tedium and hardship along the way


Occasionally glancing up through the rain
Every so often, peering through the precipitation falling from the sky


Wondering which of the buggers to blame
Questioning who or what was responsible for the negative circumstances faced


And watching
Continuously observing


For pigs on the wing
Keeping an eye out for any signs of deceitful individuals who may interfere with our journey




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Written by: George Waters

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@user-yu1yz6qk1g

If you didn't care what happened to me,
Si tu n'en n'avais rien à faire de ce qui m'arrivait
And I didn't care for you,
Et que je ne m'inquiétais pas pour toi
We would zig zag our way through the boredom and pain
Nous aurions zigzaguer sur notre route pour traverser l'ennui et la douleur
Occasionally glancing up through the rain.
Occasionnellement, en jetant un coup d’œil à travers la pluie
Wondering which of the buggars to blame
En se demandant lequel de ces insectes est à blâmer
And watching for pigs on the wing
Et en faisant attention aux cochons volants



All comments from YouTube:

@donnabaxter6261

I first heard this album in 1976 best thing ever for me. I'm now 60 years old and it's still my favourite

@DeuceMFPollock

I bet your cool as beans. No joke

@thumbchicken

Right. Intellectualaly and musically probably the best album ever.

@colonelangus3157

An EPIC album. GREAT memories of my youth .

@dnmcfall

Dewey Fredjke, my beloved uncle, requested this song to be played at his funeral.

@OneBadComic

R.I.P

@surfpunk3378

If there was a love button I would have pressed it!!

@raykirkus5570

Venus

@stoneangel9943

Doug M
4 years ago
Dewey Fredjke, may he long RIP and quickly return to the energy that is us all.

@Pvilcinski

Dewey Fredjke, walking to the light.

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