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)
Pigs on the Wing Part 1
Roger Waters Lyrics
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And I didn't care for you,
We would zig zag our way through the boredom and pain,
Occasionally glancing up through the rain
Wondering which of the buggers to blame
And watching for pigs on the wing.
"Pigs on the Wing Part 1" is a song by British musician Roger Waters that was released in 1977 for his album "Animals". The song portrays a romantic sentiment between two individuals who have a deep and unconditional love for one another. It highlights the idea that love isn't just about being together all the time, but also about giving each other space to grow and pursue their interests.
In the opening lines of the song, Waters reflects on the idea of freedom and independence within a romantic relationship. He suggests that if two people genuinely care for each other, they can navigate through life's struggles together. They wouldn't necessarily have to spend every moment together, but they would still be able to recognize each other's presence amid difficult times.
The lyrics of "Pigs on the Wing Part 1" are simple yet powerful, and they make a poignant statement about how love can help us face life's challenges. The song has since become a cult classic and is widely regarded as one of Roger Waters's most iconic works.
Line by Line Meaning
If you didn't care what happened to me,
If you were indifferent to my well-being,
And I didn't care for you,
And if I didn't reciprocate the feeling,
We would zig zag our way through the boredom and pain,
We would meander through the mundane and suffering,
Occasionally glancing up through the rain
Occasionally looking up through hardship,
Wondering which of the buggers to blame
Trying to put the blame on someone or something else,
And watching for pigs on the wing.
While keeping an eye for unexpected threats that might harm our fragile existence.
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