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)
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(Instrumental)
As "Lick Your Partners" is an instrumental track, it does not have any lyrics to interpret. However, the absence of lyrics offers us an opportunity to explore the song's musicality and instrumentation.
The song opens with a simple, repetitive banjo riff that establishes a playful, hoedown-like atmosphere. The use of banjo as the primary instrument throughout the track evokes a rural, country feel to the music. As the song progresses, more instruments are layered on, including a bass guitar, hand claps, and other percussive elements. The rhythm of the song remains consistently lively and upbeat, with occasional variations that add interest and texture.
One interpretation of the song's playful, upbeat nature is that it reflects the titular activity of "licking your partners," which could suggest the act of dancing or some other lighthearted, physical activity. Alternatively, the song's instrumentation could simply be meant to evoke a joyful, celebratory mood without any particular thematic content beyond that.
Line by Line Meaning
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Let's all twist our partners,
Let's all come together and interact.
I'll lick yours if you lick mine,
We should help each other out and repay kindness.
Let's rub each other down,
Let's assist each other physically.
Let's scrub each other's backs,
We can rely on each other and have each other's support.
Let's all get friendly,
Let's connect and create a sense of camaraderie.
Let's all relax,
Let's take a break and unwind together.
Let's all twist our partners,
Let's all come together and interact.
I'll lick yours if you lick mine.
We should help each other out and repay kindness.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, T.R.O. INC.
Written by: RON GEESIN
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