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)
Chain Of Life
Roger Waters Lyrics
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Grow, Baby, grow
Stand on your own
Holidays and happy days at home
Seaside, bike ride, fun land, hot sand, childhood floating by
Wonder why I feel so shy when you are passing by
The years of love and wine
Pass by the magic eye
Good line, lifeline
Pass by the magic eye
Your child is growing fast
His future is your past
Good time, lifetime
Good line, lifeline
His future is your past
Slow down, look around
Memories come drifting down
Good time, lifetime
Good line, lifeline
Memories come drifting down
And I remember rather well
Gather round my chair and I will tell
Carriages were open to the breeze
Muffin boys and trams and trees
I recall when I was younger, world was not so small
The lyrics of Roger Waters's song Chain Of Life speak about the passage of time and how we are all linked in a chain of life. The song starts with the lines, "Cry, Baby, cry. Grow, Baby, grow. Stand on your own." These lines address the life cycle that we all go through, from crying babies to independent adults. The next lines, "Holidays and happy days at home. Seaside, bike ride, fun land, hot sand, childhood floating by. Wonder why I feel so shy when you are passing by," describe the happy memories of childhood spent at home, by the seaside, on bike rides, and at amusement parks. The nostalgia of the lyrics is highlighted in the line "Wonder why I feel so shy when you are passing by," suggesting that even though these memories are happy ones, they are tinged with a certain sense of nostalgia and perhaps even regret.
The following lines, "The years of love and wine. Pass by the magic eye. Good time, lifetime. Good line, lifeline. Pass by the magic eye," continue the theme of time passing by too quickly, suggesting the fleeting and ethereal nature of our time on earth. The next verse speaks about the passage of time as it relates to parenthood, with the lines "Your child is growing fast. His future is your past. Good time, lifetime. Good line, lifeline. His future is your past." These lines suggest that as we grow older and our children become adults, we become more and more aware of our own mortality and the fact that time is limited.
The final verse returns to the theme of nostalgia and memories, with the lines "Slow down, look around. Memories come drifting down. Good time, lifetime. Good line, lifeline. Memories come drifting down." These lines suggest that as we age, memories become more and more important to us, and that it is important to take the time to reflect on the past and the people and experiences that have shaped us. The final line of the song, "And I remember rather well. Gather round my chair and I will tell," suggests that the singer is eager to share their memories with others, highlighting the importance of connection and community in the chain of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Cry, Baby, cry
Express yourself, let your emotions out
Grow, Baby, grow
Keep learning and evolving
Stand on your own
Be independent and take responsibility for your actions
Holidays and happy days at home
Enjoy the simple things in life
Seaside, bike ride, fun land, hot sand, childhood floating by
Reflecting on fond childhood memories
Wonder why I feel so shy when you are passing by
Feeling nervous or unsure around someone you admire
The years of love and wine
Nostalgic recollection of past relationships and good times
Pass by the magic eye
Time flies by quickly and can be easy to miss
Good time, lifetime
Enjoying life to the fullest
Good line, lifeline
Making the most of opportunities to lead a fulfilling life
Your child is growing fast
Acknowledging the fleeting nature of time
His future is your past
The passage of time and generational changes
Slow down, look around
Take time to appreciate where you are in life
Memories come drifting down
Reflecting on past experiences and how they have shaped who you are today
And I remember rather well
Vividly recalling past memories
Gather round my chair and I will tell
Sharing memories and stories with others
Carriages were open to the breeze
Describing an idyllic past era
Muffin boys and trams and trees
Evoking images of a simpler, more innocent time
I recall when I was younger, world was not so small
Reminiscing on a time when the world seemed larger and full of possibilities
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROGER WATERS
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Roast Beats (Ara The Watcher)
I actually found this song in one of my mom's old taped of Pink Floyd,I was obsessed with the song until searched the lyrics to get the song...IT'S JUST AWESOME!
Jeremiah Wise
Sounds a bit like the birth of a Pink Floyd tune. His vocals sound as good as any early material here. Thank you for posting.
Roast Beats (Ara The Watcher)
OMG this is awesome,I wanna learn to play it with my band :D
madkrull
great song!
cel kurtz
great lirycs "your child is gorwing fast, his future is your past"...
Henkka
Lovely
Joe Chris Morris
Sounds kinda like something from More Haven't heard this since college actually (and now I know why!) thanks for posting!
864gel8
this was always the go on of PF albums AHM and UmmaGumma, it would fit perfectly with those two along with soundscapes of More or Zabriskie Point that were to be......so Roger is the only one in "Floyd Corpus" to can say: "i did it!, it was me!" as he did SHOUTING ALOUD on his GREAT (his best) solo album "PROS & CONS OF HITCHHIKING".....WATERS proves that he IS the Floyd, but Syd was Pink in so many dark ways..... but without Rick Wright and Gilmour as a "always a new boy" there would be no magic....and without laughter and tears, there could be no PF....
Syfoll
60% Roger and Syd, 20% David, 20% Rick
Jo Gabriel Costa
Christ..... all those clothes.....