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)
When the Wind Blows
Roger Waters Lyrics
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Made in a bar at the railway station,
And there's a story, a kind of fable,
On a card at the corner table.
On it is a message; been there some time.
It starts of, "The coffee tasted so fine"
It says, "One day, this may find you,
We sat here together just to pass time;
You said how the coffee tasted so fine."
It goes on to say, "I love you
If you should find this I must hear from you."
It gives a number but the name has faded away.
All that is left are just the words, "Maybe someday"
That's the story and the fable;
Never leave alone from a corner table.
Doo doo doo doo, doo doo doo doo.
Doo doo-doo doo doo-doo doo doo doo doo.
The lyrics of Roger Waters And The Bleeding Heart Band's song When The Wind Blows tell the story of an unknown couple who met at a train station bar and shared a moment together. The couple left a message for each other which was written on a card at the corner table. The message goes on to say that the coffee tasted so fine and suggests that they had a nice time together. The message also includes a number for the other person to contact them but the name has faded away. All that is left are the words "maybe someday."
The song highlights the importance of making the most of the moment and seizing the opportunity to connect with others. It emphasizes that life is unpredictable and we never know what we might lose or miss out on. By using the metaphor of the corner table, Roger Waters suggests that life is full of corners where we might encounter someone special or something unexpected. The song encourages us to take chances and not let chance encounters slip away.
Overall, the song is a poignant and touching tribute to the serendipitous moments that make life worth living. It invites us to be present, to seize the day, and to appreciate the connections we make with others along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a full time reservation
A spot is always reserved at the bar in the railway station
Made in a bar at the railway station,
The reservation is at a bar in the railway station
And there's a story, a kind of fable,
There's a tale to be told, resembling a myth
On a card at the corner table.
On a card placed on a nearby table
On it is a message; been there some time.
The card contains a message, present for a while
It starts off, "The coffee tasted so fine"
The message begins by referring to the enjoyment of coffee
It says, "One day, this may find you,
The message mentions the potential of being found
These few words may remind you.
The words written may serve as a reminder
We sat here together just to pass time;
The writer and another person spent time together at the spot
You said how the coffee tasted so fine."
The other person expressed their fondness for the coffee
It goes on to say, "I love you
The message later states "I love you"
If you should find this I must hear from you."
If the recipient finds the message, they must contact the writer
It gives a number but the name has faded away.
A phone number is provided, but the name of the recipient is no longer legible
All that is left are just the words, "Maybe someday"
The only remaining words on the card are "Maybe someday"
That's the story and the fable;
Thus concludes the story and its lesson
Never leave alone from a corner table.
One should avoid leaving alone from a corner table
Doo doo doo doo, doo doo doo doo.
Instrumental portion of the song
Doo doo-doo doo doo-doo doo doo doo doo.
Instrumental portion of the song
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: KIZILCAY BOWIE
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@cauliflowerpower1025
Everyone should watch this masterpiece of a movie a perfect representation of what humanity could do to itself. This movie will make you weep.
@germanshepherd5314
I own the Blu-ray and introduce it to people any chance I can get.
@danielvertino8126
https://youtu.be/1xAIqDMW8dE
@johntangen7567
In my opinion, this is some of Rogers best work outside of Pink Floyd.
@peterstawman458
Yeah because what he's singing about is really happening now.
@nine-tenmedia5846
I agree/ I am happy some of this found its way into the Radio KAOS album and tour.
@joaquinantonioruizhurtado1601
Yes, it is, also Music from The Body.
@adamkopalewski7897
@joaquin antonio ruiz hurtado alguien conoce "Music From The Body"???
@judyhopps9380
it's very Bye Bye Blue Sky... which sums up a nuclear war quite sadly too :(
@sfeigh
I completely lost it when Hilda, in her tired voice, said, "Oh, no more love. No more."