Pink Floyd was an English rock band formed in London in 1965. Gaining an ea… Read Full Bio ↴Pink Floyd was an English rock band formed in London in 1965. Gaining an early following as one of the first British psychedelic groups, they were distinguished by their extended compositions, sonic experimentation, philosophical lyrics and elaborate live shows. They became a leading band of the progressive rock genre, cited by some as the greatest progressive rock band of all time.

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)

a new machine part 2
Pink Floyd Lyrics

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I will always be in here
I will always look out from behind these eyes
It's only a lifetime
It's only a lifetime
It's only a lifetime

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pink Floyd's song "A New Machine Part 2" seem to convey a sense of eternity from the perspective of an observer. The lines "I will always be here, I will always look out from behind these eyes" suggest that the singer is somehow separate from their physical body, and that they will continue to exist beyond their mortal lifespan. The repetition of the line "It's only a lifetime" serves to emphasize the fleeting nature of human existence, and to contrast it with the singer's own everlasting presence.

One possible interpretation of these lyrics is that they represent the voice of a higher consciousness or spiritual entity observing the transient struggles of mortal beings. The phrase "from behind these eyes" might suggest that the observer is watching through the eyes of a particular person, perhaps as a means of understanding the human experience. The reminder that "it's only a lifetime" could be seen as a way of reassuring listeners that their worldly concerns are ultimately insignificant in the grand scheme of things.

Line by Line Meaning

I will always be here
No matter what happens or where I am, my consciousness will always exist in some form

I will always look out
I will remain vigilant and observant, keeping an eye on my surroundings and my own thoughts and emotions

From behind these eyes
My perception and experience of the world is filtered through my own unique perspective, shaped by my personal history, biases, and values

It's only a lifetime
Our time on earth is limited, and we must make the most of it by pursuing our passions and cherishing our loved ones

It's only a lifetime
We cannot take any of our possessions or accomplishments with us when we die, so we should focus on meaningful experiences and relationships

It's only a lifetime
In the grand scheme of the universe, our existence is brief and insignificant, but we can still find purpose and joy in the fleeting moments we have

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