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)
Time
Roger Waters Lyrics
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You fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way
Kicking around on a piece of ground in your home town
Waiting for someone or something to show you the way
Tired of lying in the sunshine
Staying home to watch the rain
And you are young and life is long
And then one day you find
Ten years have got behind you
No one told you when to run
You missed the starting gun
And you run, and you run to catch up with the sun, but it's sinking
And racing around to come up behind you again
And the sun is the same in a relative way, but you're older
Shorter of breath and one day closer to death
Every year is getting shorter
Never seem to find the time
Plans that either come to nought
Or half a page of scribbled lines
Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way
The time is gone
The song is over
Thought I'd something more to say
Home, home again
I like to be here when I can
And when I come home cold and tired
It's good to warm my bones beside the fire
Far away, across the field
The tolling of the iron bell
Calls the faithful to their knees
To hear the softly spoken magic spell
Roger Waters's song "Time" presents a poignant message about the passage of time and how it slowly slips away from us. The opening lines, "Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day, You fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way" present an image of the singer not using their time efficiently and just going through the motions of life. The idea that the singer is "Waiting for someone or something to show you the way" is a clear indication that they are not living with intent but rather letting life happen to them.
As the song progresses, there is a sense of urgency that is created as the singer becomes aware that their time is limited. The lyrics, "And then one day you find, Ten years have got behind you, No one told you when to run, You missed the starting gun" present an image of the singer suddenly realizing that a significant amount of time has passed without them really accomplishing anything meaningful. The chorus, "And you run, and you run to catch up with the sun, but it's sinking, And racing around to come up behind you again, And the sun is the same in a relative way, but you're older, Shorter of breath and one day closer to death" further reinforces this sense of urgency.
At the end of the song, there is a feeling of resignation as the singer acknowledges that "The time is gone, The song is over, Thought I'd something more to say." The final verse, "Home, home again, I like to be here when I can, And when I come home cold and tired, It's good to warm my bones beside the fire, Far away, across the field, The tolling of the iron bell, Calls the faithful to their knees, To hear the softly spoken magic spell" presents an image of the singer seeking comfort in the familiarity of home and acknowledging the inevitability of the passing of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day
Every second of the day is passing by, even the seemingly mundane ones
You fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way
You spend your time carelessly, without much thought or direction
Kicking around on a piece of ground in your home town
You're idling away in your hometown without much purpose
Waiting for someone or something to show you the way
You're waiting for guidance on how to live your life
Tired of lying in the sunshine
You're bored with doing nothing in particular
Staying home to watch the rain
You're opting out of life's experiences, even small ones like feeling the rain on your skin
And you are young and life is long
You have the rest of your life ahead of you
And there is time to kill today
You have plenty of time to waste today
And then one day you find
Suddenly and unexpectedly
Ten years have got behind you
A decade has passed you by
No one told you when to run
No one warned you about the passing time
You missed the starting gun
You missed the opportunity to begin living your life purposefully
And you run, and you run to catch up with the sun, but it's sinking
You try to make up for lost time, but it's impossible
And racing around to come up behind you again
Time feels like it's chasing and taunting you
And the sun is the same in a relative way, but you're older
The world remains the same for everyone else, but you're aging
Shorter of breath and one day closer to death
You feel your mortality and life's limited time ticking away
Every year is getting shorter
As you age, time feels like it passes by even faster
Never seem to find the time
You always feel too busy to focus on what's important
Plans that either come to nought
Every plan you make seems to fall through or fail
Or half a page of scribbled lines
You make half-hearted attempts to plan out your life
Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way
You feel like you're holding on to your life, but without much hope or direction
The time is gone
Time has passed you by
The song is over
Your time is up; the story of your life has come to a close
Thought I'd something more to say
You feel like there should be more to your life than what you've accomplished
Home, home again
Returning to your safe and comfortable haven
I like to be here when I can
You enjoy the familiarity and safety of home
And when I come home cold and tired
Feeling worn down from life's experiences
It's good to warm my bones beside the fire
Being home is comforting and healing
Far away, across the field
In the distance, far from home
The tolling of the iron bell
The ominous sound of a warning bell
Calls the faithful to their knees
A call to action for those who believe
To hear the softly spoken magic spell
A softly spoken but powerful message to those who listen
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: David Jon Gilmour, Nicholas Berkeley Mason, George Roger Waters, Richard William Wright
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@produccionesdebajosrecurso7451
Always will prefer the original but hearing this redux with roger being this old is just so nostalgic for real. Music is such a pivotal part of life
@pats6915
It really is
@janlippstreu7625
Thanks for identifying something positive in this!
@Ivano-vj9px
Stesso tuo pensiero!
@VinylSdReelSound_
Это звучание нашего времени. И это звучание точно соответствует сегодняшнему настроению. Эта версия захватывает и обволакивает полностью мозг, чувства. Гениально
@mrinnopadnah8316
Very well said. Thank you.
@user-yu5lh1em6c
Também acho que é isso mesmo.
@medievalwizard352
The Early version with Pink Floyd had the sound of time on it's hands, of youth with a lifetime ahead. This version sounds like it's now at it's graveside and reflecting on how quickly time went by and how life is over. Where the early version had the sound of vibrant youth, this version has the sound of old age at the end of life where a lifetime of regret and missed opportunities meet the grave. It's sound is sad and gripping and a reminder to wake up and live what life you have left.
@The.Oracle.
From the time I first bought Dark Side of the Moon in jr.high to now, this is reality. I love them both for different ages and different times.
@anasahsan6932
Exactly how i felt when i heard this version - made me cry !