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The alternate term ROIO or RoIO, an acronym meaning "Record of Indeterminate Origin", or "Record of Illegitimate Origin", arose among Pink Floyd collectors trying to clarify the differences between counterfeits, pirate copies, live bootlegs, and "ROIOs", meaning recordings whose legal status was difficult or even impossible to determine. The term has spread beyond Pink Floyd fans but its recognition and usage depends largely on the individual community. It is also sometimes used to denote a Pink Floyd recording of any kind.
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The Post War Dream
Pink Floyd (ROIO) Lyrics
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Is it for this that daddy died?
Was it for you? was it me?
Did I watch too much t.v.?
Is that a hint of accusation in your eyes?
If it wasn't for the nips
Being so good at building ships
The yards would still be open on the clyde
Beneath the rising sun
With all their kids committing suicide
What have we done maggie what have we done
What have we done to England
Should we shout should we scream
"What happened to the post war dream?"
Oh Maggie Maggie what have we do?
"The Post War Dream" is a song by Pink Floyd from their twelfth studio album, The Final Cut. The lyrics are a commentary on the state of society in the post-war era, questioning the sacrifices made during the war in the context of the social and economic conditions that followed. The opening lines address the crucifixion of Jesus, asking whether it was for the same reasons that soldiers died in World War II. The song then turns to criticize the economic turmoil and social unrest in Britain, with accusations of excessive TV watching, the decline of the shipbuilding industry, and the rise of suicide among Japanese youth.
The song is a somber reminder of the collapse of the ideal of the post-war dream and how the world seems to have lost itself. The line "What happened to the post-war dream?" encapsulates the disappointment of the generation that fought in World War II, who believed that they were fighting for a better future but have now realized that the world has not changed much, if not worsened.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me true tell me why was Jesus crucified
What is the truthful reason why Jesus was put to death?
Is it for this that daddy died?
Did my father have to die for this event to happen?
Was it for you? was it me?
Did the crucifixion occur for you or me?
Did I watch too much t.v.?
Is it my fault for watching too much television?
Is that a hint of accusation in your eyes?
Are you accusing me of something with your gaze?
If it wasn't for the nips
If it weren't for the Japanese
Being so good at building ships
Being skilled in constructing ships
The yards would still be open on the clyde
The shipyards would still be operational in the Clyde
And it can't be much fun for them
It mustn't be enjoyable for the Japanese
Beneath the rising sun
Under the Japanese flag
With all their kids committing suicide
With their youth committing suicide
What have we done maggie what have we done
What actions have we taken, Maggie, which led us to this state?
What have we done to England
How did we cause harm to England?
Should we shout should we scream
Is it appropriate for us to shout or scream?
"What happened to the post war dream?"
What happened to the hope and prosperity of the post-war era?
Oh Maggie Maggie what have we done?
Oh Maggie, what actions did we take that led to these consequences?
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROGER WATERS
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