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)
The Last Refugee
Roger Waters Lyrics
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Under lemon tree skies
Show me the shy, slow smile you keep hidden by warm brown eyes
Catch the sweet hover of lips just barely apart
And wonder at loves sweet ache
And the wild beat of my heart
And I dreamed I was saying goodbye to my child
She was taking a last look at the sea
Wading through dreams, up to our knees in warm ocean swells
While bathing belles, soft beneath
Hard bitten shells punch their iPhone
Erasing the numbers of radon done lovers
And search the horizon
And you'll find my child
Down by the shore
Digging around for a chain or a bone
Searching the sand for a relic washed up by the sea
The last refugee
The Last Refugee is a moving song by Roger Waters that ponderously reflects on the harsh reality of refugees losing everything they have, and having to flee from their homes. The song's opening verse encourages the listener to lie down with the artist under the lemon tree skies, taking in the beauty of their surroundings. As the listener enjoys the moment, a shy, slow smile from their partner reflects a moment of vulnerability beneath the warm brown eyes. The artist then goes on to describe the sweetness of love, exploring the beauty and ache of lovesick feelings that tug at the heartstrings.
As the song progresses, the artist shifts focus to a dream sequence where he sends his child off to sea. This is a poignant depiction of the deep and abiding pain that refugees must undergo in leaving behind everything they hold dear as they seek asylum elsewhere. The lyrics describe a moment stretched out in time that embodies the beauty and sadness of life, where the child is wading through imaginary stories along the beach, searching for a relic wash-up by the sea. Amid this beautiful scene, reality intrudes upon the peacefulness, as hard-bitten shells and mobile phones contrast sharply with the beauty of the land.
In essence, The Last Refugee is a song about the beauty and harsh realities of life. It addresses the plight of refugees caught up in forces beyond their control while invoking the love that makes human existence bearable. The juxtaposition of a beautiful and peaceful shoreline with the harsh reality of refugees searching for a better life makes this song a poignant reflection on the futility of war and suffering.
Line by Line Meaning
Lie with me now
Let us spend time together intimately
Under lemon tree skies
Beneath the warm sun and vibrant nature
Show me the shy, slow smile you keep hidden by warm brown eyes
Reveal to me the pleasant expression you keep concealed
Catch the sweet hover of lips just barely apart
Experience the feeling of being close enough to almost kiss
And wonder at loves sweet ache
Be amazed by the bittersweet experience of love
And the wild beat of my heart
Feel the intense and passionate rhythm of my heartbeat
Oh, rhapsody tearing me apart
Expressing the euphoric and chaotic emotions within
And I dreamed I was saying goodbye to my child
Had a vision of separating from a loved one
She was taking a last look at the sea
Saying farewell to a familiar place before moving on
Wading through dreams, up to our knees in warm ocean swells
Walk together through imaginary waters while submerged in subconscious
While bathing belles, soft beneath
As idle figures relax and enjoy the calmness
Hard bitten shells punch their iPhone
Cold and harsh individuals focus on their technology devices
Erasing the numbers of radon done lovers
Deleting the contact information of past and failed relationships
And search the horizon
Looking towards the vast and endless unknown
And you'll find my child
You will discover my loved one
Down by the shore
By the seashore
Digging around for a chain or a bone
Searching intently for lost or forgotten objects
Searching the sand for a relic washed up by the sea
Looking for meaningful and sentimental items brought in by the waves
The last refugee
The final survivor trying to escape the horrors and devastation of war
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: George Waters
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@carolined5975
This guy Mr Waters sat next to me on public transport many years ago such a humble person I am very honoured to have such a guy sit next to me knowing how talented and amazing he is ..
Thank you Mr Waters
A memory that stays in my mind always
Caroline.
@robertmenzies-conacher4930
You should have told him ‘thanks’ 😊
@chandler6351
Just another lost boy who Roger has reached and helped find peace.
@gogigoish
Такую музыку сейчас не пишет никто. И нигде вы больше не услышите подобный эталон искусства. Долгих лет жизни Роджеру Уотерсу.
@Sla-el4gv
Жалко уходят люди, настоящие Люди.
@user-wt1fh9fo1v
Согласен!!
@Sushka-ti6gm
Согласен, гениальный музыкант. Мало кто в столько лет все ещё может писать такие шедевры
@Life.567
Верно, этот легенды, которых никто не повторит. !
@AsherBKNY
Его музыка уже не имеет яркости как во времена Pink Floyd, Как сольный артист он из себя ничего не представляет
@danslider9014
This album will for me, be remembered as his masterpiece. Not over produced, it just sits.
I love all his output, but I think this album will take people 10 years to understand it. That's the test of a great album.