George Roger Waters (born 6 September 1943 in Great Bookham, Surrey, United… Read Full Bio ↴George Roger Waters (born 6 September 1943 in Great Bookham, Surrey, United Kingdom) is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer.

Roger Waters was the main lyricist for the classic British rock band Pink Floyd. He, along with Syd Barrett, Nick Mason, and Richard Wright, formed the band in 1965 and released their first album, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn in 1967. In 1968, Syd Barrett was replaced by guitarist/singer David Gilmour. He and Gilmour were the main creative forces behind the albums Meddle, Dark Side of the Moon, and Wish You Were Here; Waters eventually became the primary songwriter, being the driving force behind Animals, and The Wall as well as the sole songwriter of The Final Cut. Waters became well-known for being an intense perfectionist and his controlling nature alienated the rest of the band. The Final Cut, released in 1983, was essentially a Roger Waters solo album "performed by Pink Floyd" as the credits stated. This would be the group's last album with Waters. David Gilmour decided to carry on with Pink Floyd and Waters, believing that Pink Floyd was a "non-entity" without him, sued the rest of the band to retire the Pink Floyd name. His lawsuit ultimately failed, and Pink Floyd released three more studio albums and two double live albums, without him.

The feud between David Gilmour and Roger Waters lasted for decades, and it wasn't until Live 8 in 2005 that they finally decided to set their differences aside and perform a brief set for the charity gig. This would be the last time that Pink Floyd would ever perform together in their "classic" lineup. Shortly after the show, there was much speculation that Pink Floyd would get back together for a full reunion tour, but Gilmour ultimately nixed the idea, stating that although the Live 8 gig was fun, the rehearsals were not.

Much to everyone's surprise, Gilmour and Waters reunited once again on July 11, 2010 for a charity performance for “The Hoping Foundation,” an organization that supports Palestinian refugee kids. At Ronnie Scott’s club in London, the duo performed four songs together: “To Know Him Is to Love Him” (a cover of the old Teddy Bear’s song), “Wish You Were Here,” “Comfortably Numb,” and finally (after a special request) “Another Brick in the Wall Part 2.” Once again, just like after the Live 8 Reunion, speculation began regarding future reunions. No official Pink Floyd reunion has yet been set, but Gilmour did promise that he would join Roger Waters for one show on his 2010-11 “The Wall” tour, performing “Comfortably Numb.” Gilmour fulfilled his promise on May 14, 2011 in London.

Waters has so far released the following solo albums:
* Music from The Body soundtrack with Ron Geesin(1970)
* The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking (1984)
* When the Wind Blows soundtrack with contributions from other artists as well (1986)
* Radio K.A.O.S. (1987)
* The Wall: Live in Berlin (1990)
* Amused to Death (1992)
* In the Flesh live (2000)
* Flickering Flame: The Solo Years, Vol. 1 (2003)
* Ça Ira (Opera) (2005)
*Is This the Life We Really Want? (2017)
*Igor Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale (2018)
*The Lockdown Sessions (2022)

4:39 am
Roger Waters Lyrics

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For the first time today
I held her naked body next to mine
In this hotel overlooking the Rhine
I made her mine
Ooh babe, ooh babe
Come with me and stay with me
Please stay with me
Uh what is it?

Stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
No

Stay with me
Forget it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Roger Waters's song 4:39AM are incredibly emotional and poignant. The opening lines reveal the singer's raw feelings as he expresses joy and surprise at holding his lover's naked body next to his own for the first time. The location, a hotel overlooking the Rhine, adds to the romantic and dramatic tone of the song, and the singer's desire to make his lover his own suggests a passionate and intense relationship.

However, the last lines of the song reveal a sense of desperation and sadness. The repeated plea for his lover to stay with him suggests that there is something or someone threatening their relationship or that there is a fear of separation. The singer's final statement of "forget it" indicates that he may have come to the realization that his plea is in vain, and that his lover has already made the decision to leave.

Overall, the song speaks to the feelings of love, passion, and fear that many individuals experience in relationships. The lyrics are raw and powerful, capturing both the highs and lows of romantic love.

Line by Line Meaning

For the first time today
After a long period of time, I finally got the opportunity to be with my lover

I held her naked body next to mine
I was able to feel the warmth of her skin against mine, without any barriers in between

In this hotel overlooking the Rhine
We are residing in a hotel room that provides us with stunning views of the Rhine river

I made her mine
I committed myself to her and she became my partner

Ooh babe, ooh babe
I am expressing my affection for my lover

Come with me and stay with me
I am inviting my lover to be with me and stay with me forever

Please stay with me
I am pleading with my lover to not leave me

Uh what is it?
I am confused and unsure about my lover's intentions

Stay with me
I am urging my lover to stay with me and not leave me alone

Stay with me
I am repeating my plea to my lover to not leave me

Stay with me
I am desperate for my lover to stay with me and not abandon me