Pigs on the Wing 2
Pink Floyd Lyrics


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You know that I care
What happens to you
And I know that you care
For me too
So I don't feel alone
Or the weight of the stone
Now that I've found somewhere safe
To bury my bone
And any fool knows a dog needs a home




A shelter from pigs on the wing

Overall Meaning

In Pink Floyd's song "Pigs on the Wing," the lyrics convey a sense of care and concern between two individuals. The opening lines, "You know that I care, what happens to you, and I know that you care, for me too" express a mutual understanding and a sense of shared empathy. The next lines, "So I don't feel alone, or the weight of the stone, Now that I've found somewhere safe, To bury my bone" expand on this idea of finding comfort and security in the presence of another person. The final lines, "And any fool knows a dog needs a home, A shelter from pigs on the wing," use a metaphor of a dog needing a home to convey the need for protection and safety from negative influences. The "pigs on the wing" represents those negative influences and threats against those in need of shelter.


This song showcases Roger Waters' more sentimental side, and this song was written about his wife at the time, Carolyn Christie. The song is, in fact, two different tracks, Pigs on the Wing 1 and Pigs on the Wing 2, and bookend the three-song stretch that covers the entirety of Pink Floyd's 1977 album "Animals." The song served as a bridge for the album's two epic tracks, "Dogs" and "Pigs (Three Different Ones)." One of the notable aspects of the song is that it is very short, running only a few minutes in length. It serves as an acoustic counterbalance to the much lengthier and more complex tracks on the rest of the album.


The song demonstrates Pink Floyd's ability to create depth through simplicity. The lyrics may appear straightforward, but they contain subtle nuances and references that reward careful listening. Similarly, the acoustic guitar riff is simple, but it is a memorable hook that anchors the song. Interestingly, the song wasn't played live until 2011 when Waters began to include more of his solo material in his performances. In conclusion, "Pigs on the Wing" is a heartfelt and melodic song that provides a moment of contemplation in the middle of a concept album about society's ills.


Line by Line Meaning

You know that I care
I want you to know that I'm concerned about your well-being.


What happens to you
I care about what happens to you in life, both good and bad.


And I know that you care
I understand that you also are concerned about my happiness and safety.


For me too
You also want to ensure that I'm taken care of and looked after.


So I don't feel alone
Knowing that you care about me makes me feel comforted and less lonely.


Or the weight of the stone
I no longer feel burdened by my problems and worries.


Now that I've found somewhere safe
I have discovered a place where I can feel secure and at ease.


To bury my bone
I have a safe and secure place to keep my most treasured possessions.


And any fool knows a dog needs a home
It's obvious that anyone, even a dog, needs a place to call home.


A shelter from pigs on the wing
This home provides protection from any harm that may come from outside influences, like 'pigs on the wing', or negative forces in life.




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Written by: George Waters

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ny4weezie

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 buggars to blame
And watching for pigs on the wing.

You know that I care what happens to you,
And I know that you care for me.
So I don't feel alone,
Or the weight of the stone,
Now that I've found somewhere safe
To bury my bone.
And any fool knows a dog needs a home,
A shelter from pigs on the wing.



All comments from YouTube:

@rand0m742

Always loved how Animals begins and ends on such a calm, lighthearted note. It provides a perfect contrast and counter balance to the more darker and cynical nature of the album's 3 main tracks. Truly masterful record.

@passwordbosco407

The best start and ending of an album ever.

@micaelconcha5912

Shine on you crazy Diamond.

@mrleahcim95

I think that wish you were here album has a better one

@Enrico.Sbardolini

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@mrleahcim
Absurd!
An introduction is Speak To Me.
One closure is Outside The Wall.
Shine On (split into 2 only for "timing" purposes) cannot be underestimated that way. Shine On is a Suite like Atom Heart Mother or Echoes.
To the limit ... limit ... the Iº and IXº Movements do that function ...

@alpha98516

cough cough "the wall" cough

@kenhernandez8128

Or the Wall

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@misterdharma7887

One of the most beautiful love songs ever written.

@rjames0922

Yes

@RavenburnX

This song means so much to me,,, incredible!!!! If you know,, then you know 🤷‍♂️

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