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)
Oh My God
Roger Waters Lyrics
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"Are all these your guitars?"
"I'm sorry sir, I didn't mean to startle you!"
"God, this place is bigger than our apartment."
"Uh, could I get a drink of water?"
"Let me know when you are entering a room" Yes sir!"
"Ya want some? Huh?"
"Yes"
You wanna take a bath?"
"I'll have to find out from Mrs. Bancroft what time she wants to meet us, for here main"
"What're you watching?"
"If you'll just let me know as soon as you can
Mrs. Bancroft. Mrs. Bancroft"
"Hello?"
"I don't understand"
"Are you feeling OK?"
The lyrics to Roger Waters's song "Oh My God" come from a dialogue between two characters. The first character is visiting the second's apartment, which is extremely luxurious and impressive, specifically his collection of guitars and a large bathtub. However, the conversation takes a strange turn when the second character starts talking about Mrs. Bancroft, and the first character starts to sound confused and disoriented. The meaning of these lyrics is somewhat ambiguous, but it's clear that the conversation is meant to be uncomfortable and disorienting.
One possible interpretation is that the lyrics are meant to depict a wealthy, powerful individual who leads a confusing and ultimately unsatisfying life. The guitars and bathtub are symbols of luxury, but they are ultimately empty and meaningless items. The reference to Mrs. Bancroft could be a nod to the socialite stereotype, suggesting that the character is involved in empty social interactions for the sake of appearances.
Another possible interpretation is that the lyrics are meant to represent a kind of existential crisis. The first character is disorientated by the luxurious surroundings of the second's apartment, which could symbolize the meaningless of material possessions. The reference to Mrs. Bancroft could be a symbol of societal expectations, which add to the confusion and disorientation of the first character.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my God, what a fabulous room!
I am surprised by the magnificence of this room.
"Are all these your guitars?"
Do you own all of these guitars?
"I'm sorry sir, I didn't mean to startle you!"
Please forgive me for startling you.
"God, this place is bigger than our apartment."
This place is larger than our apartment.
"Uh, could I get a drink of water?"
May I have some water, please?
"Let me know when you are entering a room" Yes sir!"
Please inform me when you plan to enter a room.
"Ya want some? Huh?"
Would you like some? Hmm?
"Yes"
I would like some.
"Oh wow! Look at this tub!"
This bathtub is impressive!
"You wanna take a bath?"
Do you want to take a bath?
"I'll have to find out from Mrs. Bancroft what time she wants to meet us, for here main"
I need to ask Mrs. Bancroft at what time she wants to meet us for her main purpose.
"What're you watching?"
What are you watching?
"If you'll just let me know as soon as you can
Mrs. Bancroft. Mrs. Bancroft"
Please communicate with me as soon as possible regarding Mrs. Bancroft.
"Hello?"
Is everything all right?
"I don't understand"
I am confused.
"Are you feeling OK?"
How are you feeling?
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