Short And Sweet
Pink Floyd / David Gilmour Lyrics

You ask what is the quality of life?
You inquire about the value or worth of life.

Seeking to justify the part you play
You are attempting to give meaning to your role in society.

And hide, fearing it incomplete, to try
You conceal your true self, afraid of being judged as inadequate in your efforts to succeed.

To make it any more or less than short and sweet
To not overcomplicate or oversimplify life, but enjoy it for what it is.

But short, short is from you to me, as close
Our lives are brief and fleeting, yet we remain connected to each other.

As we are wont to try to make it be
Despite our innate desire to prolong life, we cannot change the inevitable.

We're caught watching the dark in the sky, who knows?
We are captivated by the mysteries of the universe and the unknown that lies beyond.

Helpless as time itself to hold the time of day
We are powerless to stop the passage of time and the march towards the future.

And you, you are a fantasy, a view
You are an idealized version of yourself, a vision of who you want to be.

From where you'd like to think the world should see
Your perspective is skewed by your personal desires and aspirations for the world.

Be true and you will likely find a few
If you are genuine and authentic, you may attract like-minded individuals.

Building a vision new and justice to our time
Together, you can create a new idealized world that is fair and just for all.

And we, we, the immoral men, we dare
We, as flawed humans, take risks and make bold choices despite knowing the potential negative consequences.

Naked and fearless in the elements
We are exposed and vulnerable to the forces of nature and the world around us.

And free, carefree of tempting fate, aware
We are unburdened by fear and worry, yet still aware of the potential consequences of our actions.

And holding off the moral nightmare at the gates
We are actively fighting against the negative and immoral forces that threaten to consume our society.

And sweet, sweet as a mountain stream, we'll look
Our future is promising and pure, like the clear waters of a mountain stream.

Toward a new day breaking in the east
We are moving towards a positive and hopeful future.

We'll meet as every future dream unfolds
We will come together as our shared vision of the future becomes a reality.

And surely quality that is the very least
Our future will be of the highest quality and standard, without compromise.