The Nile Song
Pink Floyd Lyrics


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I was standing by the Nile
When I saw the lady smile
I would take her out for a while
For a while

Oh, my tears wept like a child
How her golden hair was blowing wild
Then she spread her wings to fly
For to fly

Soaring high above the breezes
Going always where she pleases
She will make it to the islands in the sun

I will follow in her shadow
As I watch her from my window
One day I will catch her eye

She is calling from the deep
Summoning my soul to endless sleep




She is bound to drag me down
Drag me down

Overall Meaning

The Nile Song by Pink Floyd talks about a man who is standing by the Nile and sees a woman smile. He is fascinated by her and decides to take her out for a while. The man is overwhelmed with emotions and tears start flowing out like a child. The woman has golden hair that blows wild and she spreads her wings to fly. The man follows her from his window and hopes that one day she will catch his eye. However, there is a looming sense of danger as the woman is calling from the deep and summoning the man’s soul to an endless sleep. He fears that she is bound to drag him down.


The lyrics of the song seem to describe the man’s attraction towards someone who is mysterious and free-spirited. He is fascinated by her and wants to follow her, but at the same time, he is aware of the danger that might be associated with her. It could be that the woman is a metaphor for freedom, and the man is drawn to it but at the same time fears its unknown consequences. The Nile river might also symbolize the journey of life, with the man standing at the banks, staring at what lies ahead.


Line by Line Meaning

I was standing by the Nile
I found myself near the river Nile


When I saw the lady smile
I witnessed a woman's happy expression


I would take her out for a while
I'd spend some time with her outside


For a while
For a limited time only


Oh, my tears wept like a child
I cried uncontrollably like a young one


How her golden hair was blowing wild
Her blond hair was blowing uncontrollably


Then she spread her wings to fly
She expanded her wings to take off


For to fly
In order to fly


Soaring high above the breezes
She flew up high over the air currents


Going always where she pleases
Going to wherever she wishes


She will make it to the islands in the sun
She'll reach the islands illuminated by the sun


I will follow in her shadow
I will go after her, staying behind her


As I watch her from my window
As I observe her out the window


One day I will catch her eye
Eventually, I'll get her attention


She is calling from the deep
She's beckoning me from the depths


Summoning my soul to endless sleep
Invoking my spirit into eternal slumber


She is bound to drag me down
She will surely pull me under


Drag me down
Bring me down with her




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ROGER WATERS

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