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)
Perfect Sense Part II
Roger Waters Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
It all makes perfect sense
Expressed in dollars and cents
Pounds shillings and pence
Can't you see
It all makes perfect sense
Little black soul departs in perfect focus
Prime time fodder for the News at Nine
Hi everybody I'm Marv Albert
And welcome to our telecast
Coming to you live from Memorial Stadium
It's a beautiful day
And today we expect a sensational matchup
But first our global anthem
Can't you see
It all makes perfect sense
Expressed in dollars and cents
Pounds shillings and pence
Can't you see
It all makes perfect sense
And here come the players
As I speak to you now the captain
Has his cross hairs zeroed in on the oil rig
It looks to me like he's going to attack
By the way did you know that a submarine
Captain earns 200,000 dollars a year
Oh that's less tax Marv yeah less tax
Uh thank you Emery you're welcome
Now back to the game he fires one yes
There goes two both fish are running
The rig is going into a prevent defense
Will they make it I don't think so
Can't you see
It all makes perfect sense
Expressed in dollars and cents
Pounds shillings and pence
Can't you see
It all makes perfect sense
"Perfect Sense Part II" by Roger Waters is a song that deals with the prevalent issue of war from a new perspective. The chorus of the song establishes that everything involved in the world of politics and war can be expressed in dollars and cents, pounds shillings, and pence. The use of this line establishes that the information provided by the media, the motives behind warfare, the propaganda used to sway the public, and the cost of war can all be boiled down to a unit of currency. In doing so, the lyrics reveal the manipulation of war that is rooted in the monetary gain of the powers behind the curtains.
The song also deals with the topic of the media's role in war, as it highlights how war and violence become fodder for prime time news. The lyrics described how a "little black soul departs," meaning that a life is lost in the war, but what the media highlights is the sensational nature of the destruction. The line "Darling is the child warm in the bed tonight" expresses the reality that while people watch the news from the safety of their homes, there are those whose loved ones are risking their lives in the midst of the "sensational matchup."
In conclusion, Perfect Sense Part II is an intelligent and insightful song that is relevant to the world we live in today. The song not only talks about the greed and manipulation behind war but also deals with the media's role in sensationalizing it, revealing the harsh reality of war and its impact on people's lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't you see
Do you not perceive?
It all makes perfect sense
It is all logical and reasonable
Expressed in dollars and cents
Quantified by monetary value
Pounds shillings and pence
British currency
Can't you see
Do you not perceive?
It all makes perfect sense
It is all logical and reasonable
Little black soul departs in perfect focus
A person dies and becomes the focus of attention in the media
Prime time fodder for the News at Nine
News stations use the person's death as entertainment during the peak viewing hours
Darling is the child warm in the bed tonight
An innocent child is safe and sound while the world is in chaos
Hi everybody I'm Marv Albert
Introducing the commentator of a televised event
And welcome to our telecast
Greetings to the viewers
Coming to you live from Memorial Stadium
Broadcasting from a specific location at the moment
It's a beautiful day
The weather is pleasant
And today we expect a sensational matchup
Anticipating an exciting competition
But first our global anthem
Playing the national anthem of the country the event is taking place in
And here come the players
The competitors are entering the playing field
As I speak to you now the captain
The commentator is describing the actions of the team captain
Has his cross hairs zeroed in on the oil rig
The captain is targeting an oil rig for an attack
It looks to me like he's going to attack
The commentator believes the captain is about to launch an assault
By the way did you know that a submarine
Changing the subject to talk about submarines
Captain earns 200,000 dollars a year
Mentioning the salary of a submarine captain to emphasize the monetary aspect of the events
Oh that's less tax Marv yeah less tax
The commentators engage in a discussion about taxes
Uh thank you Emery you're welcome
The commentators acknowledge each other's contributions and continue with the broadcast
Now back to the game he fires one yes
Returning to the competition and describing one of the competitor's actions
There goes two both fish are running
Describing the movements of two fish caught during a fishing competition
The rig is going into a prevent defense
The fishing crew is trying to protect their catch from getting away
Will they make it I don't think so
The commentator predicts an unsuccessful outcome for the fishing crew
Can't you see
Do you not perceive?
It all makes perfect sense
It is all logical and reasonable
Expressed in dollars and cents
Quantified by monetary value
Pounds shillings and pence
British currency
Can't you see
Do you not perceive?
It all makes perfect sense
It is all logical and reasonable
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind