Coming Back To Life
Pink Floyd (mélQdramâ) Lyrics
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While the days slipped by from my window watching
And where were you when I was hurt and I was helpless
Because the things you say and the things you do surround me
While you were hanging yourself on someone else's words
Dying to believe in what you heard
I was staring straight into the shining sun
While the seeds of life and the seeds of change were planted
Outside the rain fell dark and slow
While I pondered on this dangerous but irresistible pastime
I took a heavenly ride through our silence
I knew the moment had arrived
For killing the past and coming back to life
I took a heavenly ride through our silence
I knew the waiting had begun
And headed straight into the shining sun
In Pink Floyd's "Coming Back To Life", the lyrics describe a person who has undergone personal turmoil and difficulty, and is looking for someone to share that experience with. They wonder where their friends and loved ones were during their struggles, and feel let down by those who were not there to offer support. The singer contrasts their own experience with that of someone else who was "hanging themselves on someone else's words", presumably following blindly what others told them to believe, without truly thinking for themselves. The singer describes being "lost in thought and lost in time", showing that they were consumed by their own struggles, but also that they were processing them deeply and introspectively.
The chorus of the song refers to a turning point in the singer's experience. They took a "heavenly ride through our silence", indicating that they embarked on a journey of reflection, perhaps even a spiritual one. They describe the feeling of having "killed the past and [come] back to life", suggesting that they have shed their old self and are ready to start anew. The singer is optimistic about the future, as they note that "the waiting had begun", implying that they are anticipating good things to come.
Overall, "Coming Back To Life" is a powerful song that speaks to the human experience of struggle and rebirth. It acknowledges the pain that can come with personal difficulties, but also reminds us that we have the power to overcome them and emerge stronger on the other side.
Line by Line Meaning
Where were you when I was burned and broken
During the times I was in distress, where were you?
While the days slipped by from my window watching
I watched as time passed from inside, feeling helpless and alone
And where were you when I was hurt and I was helpless
During my time of pain and weakness, where were you?
Because the things you say and the things you do surround me
Your words and actions affect me all around and have a great impact
While you were hanging yourself on someone else's words
You were believing in someone else's opinions to the point of self-destruction
Dying to believe in what you heard
You were desperate to believe what you were told, even if it was harmful
I was staring straight into the shining sun
I was facing directly towards something bright and powerful, possibly a metaphor for facing challenges head-on
Lost in thought and lost in time
Distracted by my thoughts and emotions and not being able to keep track of time
While the seeds of life and the seeds of change were planted
Significant changes were taking place, both for growth and for transformation
Outside the rain fell dark and slow
There was a feeling of sadness and mourning in the air
While I pondered on this dangerous but irresistible pastime
I couldn't help but think about something potentially harmful, but it was hard to resist focusing on it
I took a heavenly ride through our silence
I experienced a peaceful journey through moments of quietness between us
I knew the moment had arrived
I was aware that the time for change had come
For killing the past and coming back to life
A drastic change was necessary in order to move forward and start anew
I knew the waiting had begun
I was aware that there was a period of waiting ahead
And headed straight into the shining sun
I was moving forward directly towards something bright and powerful, perhaps signifying hope and positivity
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: DAVID JON GILMOUR
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Lyrics
Where were you when I was burned and broken
While the days slipped by from my window watching
Where were you when I was hurt and helpless
Because the things you say and the things you do surround me
While you were hanging yourself on someone else's words
Dying to believe in what you heard
I was staring straight into the shining sun
Lost in thought and lost in time
While the seeds of life and the seeds of change were planted
Outside the rain fell dark and slow
While I pondered on this dangerous but irresistible pastime
I took a heavenly ride through our silence
I knew the moment had arrived
For killing the past and coming back to life
I took a heavenly ride through our silence
I knew the waiting had begun
And headed straight..into the shining sun
@ineed2spam
Where were you when I was burned and broken
While the days slipped by from my window watching
Where were you when I was hurt and helpless
Because the things you say and the things you do surround me
While you were hanging yourself on someone else's words
Dying to believe in what you heard
I was staring straight into the shining sun
Lost in thought and lost in time
While the seeds of life and the seeds of change were planted
Outside the rain fell dark and slow
While I pondered on this dangerous but irresistible pastime
I took a heavenly ride through our silence
I knew the moment had arrived
For killing the past and coming back to life
I took a heavenly ride through our silence
I knew the waiting had begun
And headed straight..into the shining sun
@owencrutcher493
This isn't a song. It's therapy.
@michellefahy8201
Agree it literally brought me back to life. Pink floyd are a life force.❤❤
@owencrutcher493
@@michellefahy8201
It helped a friend of mine through a very difficult time.
@NiranMoirangthem
It helped me getting clean
@owencrutcher493
@@NiranMoirangthem
Congratulations on your sobriety!
@NiranMoirangthem
@@owencrutcher493 Thank you brother
@justaguy9553
60 yrs old and I still say they are the best band ever.
@chezzylass1
Totally agree 👌
@gush5462
Pretty damn close
@bigsur175
I'm 64 and still listen to pink floyd