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)
Vera
Roger Waters Lyrics
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Remember how she said
That we would meet again
Some sunny day
Vera!
Vera!
What has become of you?
Does anybody else in here feel the way I do?
The lyrics to Roger Waters's song Vera speak of a longing for the past, specifically referencing British singer Vera Lynn who became popular during World War II for her songs of hope and comfort. The opening line "Does anybody here remember Vera Lynn?" is a reflective moment that puts the listener in a position of nostalgia. The following lines "Remember how she said/That we would meet again/Some sunny day" only add to that sense of longing for a simpler time.
The repetition of the name Vera throughout the song gives a sense of both familiarity and loss. The lyrics are a plea to find out what has happened to Vera and also to see if anyone else in the room feels the same way. The repetition of her name combined with the question "What has become of you?" can be interpreted as a metaphor for the loss of hope and unity that was once present in Britain during World War II. The final line "Does anybody else in here feel the way I do?" reinforces this idea of longing for a shared experience in a time that now seems lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Does anybody here remember Vera Lynn?
Does anyone still recall the legendary singer Vera Lynn?
Remember how she said
Do you remember her promising that we would meet again?
That we would meet again
She promised that we would reunite one day.
Some sunny day
It would be a bright and cheerful day.
Vera!
An exclamation of surprise or distress.
Vera!
An exclamation of surprise or distress.
What has become of you?
What has happened to you since we last met?
Does anybody else in here feel the way I do?
Is anyone else feeling the same emotions that I am experiencing right now?
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Written by: RICHARD EVANS
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Orestis Karapiperis
One of the greatest artists ever.
xerravon
Agreed 100%! Amazing talent, lyricist and created of music! Using notes like artist use colors...
BOB
The Best one‼️😷👁
Baby𖤐Jesus
Truth!
Tabet bahman
Certainly not one of the best
Tabet bahman
@Baby𖤐Jesus I mean he's the best ever not only one of the best , but thank you
Anthony Wright
Just when you think this guy cannot get any better....he does. LEGEND.
Shafqat Akanda
This whole covid at home series was just phenomenal.
The music, the editing, the black and white take, and the somberness ...
The genius that is Roger Waters and his extraordinarily talented Group ... Hats off to you!!!
Anna L. Vajda
Yeah it was mood appropriate our government demanding we be cheerful chin up etc. made things so much worse their insensitivity to our miserable circumstances.
GreyGhostR1
@Anna L. Vajda The beatings will continue until morale improves