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
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
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
No
Stay with me
Forget it
The song "4.39 Am" by Roger Waters is a heart-wrenching track that narrates a deeply emotional experience. The first two lines of the song reveal that it's the first time the singer has held someone's naked body close to his. He remarks that he's in a hotel room that offers a breathtaking view of the Rhine. These initial impressions of a romantic and picturesque setting are quickly undercut by the singer's emotional state. He's clearly overwhelmed by the experience, and it might be the result of a one-night stand or infidelity.
The repeated chorus "Stay with me" that the singer uses in reaching out to the woman suggests that this encounter is going to be brief, temporary, and that he wants something more. The woman equally says no to his request, a testament to her knowing the situation's impermanence. Ultimately, the song represents a plea for love and intimacy in a cold and heartless universe.
Line by Line Meaning
For the first time today
Finally, after so long, I held her naked body next to mine today
In this hotel overlooking the Rhine
We were in a hotel that had an amazing view of the Rhine
I made her mine
She was mine, finally
Ooh babe, ooh babe
I was overwhelmed with emotion at that moment
Come with me and stay with me
I wanted her to stay with me forever
Please stay with me
I begged her to never leave me
Uh what is it?
She seemed unsure about staying with me
Stay with me
I kept urging her to stay with me
Stay with me
I didn't want her to ever leave me
Stay with me
I was desperate for her to remain by my side
No
She refused to stay with me
Stay with me
I kept imploring her to reconsider
Forget it
She made it clear that she wasn't going to stay with me, no matter what
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind