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)

Eclipse
Roger Waters Lyrics

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All that you touch
And all that you see
All that you taste
And all you feel

All that you love
And all that you hate
All you distrust

And all you save

And all that you give
And all that you deal
And all that you buy,
Beg, borrow or steal

And all you create
And all you destroy
And all that you do
And all that you say

And all that you eat
And everyone you meet
And all that you slight
And everyone you fight

And all that is now
And all that is gone
And all that's to come
And everything under the sun is in tune

But the sun is eclipsed by the moon

Overall Meaning

In the song "Eclipse" by Roger Waters, the lyrics delve into the idea of the interconnectedness of all things. The lyrics suggest that everything we touch, see, taste, feel, love, hate, distrust, save, create, destroy, do, say, eat, and everyone we meet, slight, and fight, all contribute to the larger picture of life. All these experiences are woven together like a tapestry, forming a collective whole that is more significant than any individual part.

The last two lines of "Eclipse" emphasize the idea of the connectedness of everything. "And everything under the sun is in tune, but the sun is eclipsed by the moon." This line illustrates the notion that although the world is in harmony, there can still be moments of darkness that obscure the light. In other words, even though we might feel disconnected from the world or other people from time to time, it's essential to remember that we are still a part of the larger whole.

Overall, the lyrics of "Eclipse" are about recognizing the value of everything in life, whether it is positive or negative. Every experience and connection we have with others adds to the collective human experience, and acknowledging this can help us to appreciate and find meaning in our lives.

Line by Line Meaning

All that you touch
Everything that you come into contact with

And all that you see
Everything that you observe with your eyes

All that you taste
Everything that you experience through your sense of taste

And all you feel
All of the emotions that you experience

All that you love
Everything that you hold affection for

And all that you hate
Everything that you hold animosity towards

All you distrust
Everything that you do not believe in or have confidence in

And all you save
Everything that you set aside, whether it is time or money or anything else

And all that you give
Everything that you offer to others

And all that you deal
All of the transactions you make in everyday life

And all that you buy,
Everything that you purchase