When the Dark Side of the Moon suite was performed in 1972 (before the album was released), the song was completely different and went under the title "The Mortality Sequence". Then, it was simply an organ and samples of people speaking about death being played during the performance.
The Great Gig in the Sky
Pink Floyd Lyrics
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Any time will do, I don't mind
Why should I be frightened of dying?
There's no reason for it, you've gotta go sometime
I never said I was afraid of dying
The lyrics of Pink Floyd's "The Great Gig in the Sky" are about the acceptance of mortality. The lead singer is not afraid of dying and knows that death is inevitable. The lyrics express a calm and accepting attitude towards death, stating that there is no reason to be afraid of dying because it is a natural part of life. The words seem to be empowering and they implore the listener to embrace life and appreciate the time they have left.
The repetition of the phrase "any time will do" reflects the inevitability of death, which comes to us all regardless of our age, status, or accomplishments. The lyrics suggest that we should not fear dying and instead embrace it as a necessary part of life, giving us a chance to enjoy each moment without fearing its inevitable conclusion.
Line by Line Meaning
And I am not frightened of dying
I am not afraid of the inevitable moment when I cease to exist
Any time will do, I don't mind
I am at peace with death and do not have a specific preference for when it occurs
Why should I be frightened of dying?
There is no justification for feeling scared of something that is a natural part of life
There's no reason for it, you've gotta go sometime
Death is an unavoidable event, so there is no point in fearing it
If you can hear this whispering you are dying
This moment signifies an individual's inevitable descent towards death, and only those who are dying can perceive this message.
Lyrics © T.R.O. INC.
Written by: Richard Wright
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@whisthpo
Let us not forget
Pink Floyd
The Sum of them All.
'Pink Floyd - The Great Gig In The Sky '
A 'One Off'....
Never to be repeated 'Live' again. (as with all their Studio albums)
We are Forever Lucky to have The Album, [DSOTM' in our collection.
And Lives
Forever.
@ChristianMohammedCohen
This song always makes me cry...
It expresses to me all the
Hardship and pain
A sister mother and daughter has to endure in life...
the song is like a journey though a woman s life from when she is young and rebellious
Then mother and pain of giving birth to new Life or battling for her family in this brute world
And ends in the acceptan'ce of Fate and the unevitable silence in the end...
it is the story of life we all belong to
Our mothers our sisters and daughters
Their pain is our pain !
There is so much joy in
sharing this pain
....
@alfredeneuman6966
I was a young freshman college student. It was spring, windows opened, curtains blowing. Just down the hall I heard The Great Gig in the Sky playing for the first time. It fucking blew me away.
@groobs
❤❤❤❤❤❤
@berniemadoff7837
What did you name your Bong? 😂
@alfredeneuman6966
@@berniemadoff7837 Funny, for a time I was called bongo.
@lonecrapshooter67
What school?
@Superdrol-kt8mo
@@lonecrapshooter67Bauwa Don Memorial Public School
@rolfvellek
The greatest backing vocal performance (or perhaps lead, by a backing singer) in classic rock, after 50 years. Big salute to Clare Torry.
@guineacat0928
backing
@olivarionline
Clare Torry was never a backing singer with Pink Floyd - we was a session singer which is a different thing.
@stephenmolnar1034
According to what I’ve heard. She walked in and sang this in one take! Absolutely incredible!