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)
Young Lust
Roger Waters Lyrics
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Stranger in this town
Where are all the good times?
Who's gonna show this stranger around?
Oh I need a dirty woman
Oh I need a dirty girl
Make me feel like a real man?
Take this rock and roll refugee
Oh Babe, set me free
Oh I need a dirty woman
Oh I need a dirty girl
Oh I need a dirty woman
Oh I need a dirty girl
The lyrics to Roger Waters's song Young Lust speak to the raw and primal desires of a young man who is new to a town and seeking adventure and thrills. He feels like a stranger in this place and is looking for someone who can show him around and introduce him to the good times. As he wanders through the desert land, he sees himself as a rock and roll refugee, seeking someone who can make him feel like a real man.
The chorus of the song, "Oh I need a dirty woman, Oh I need a dirty girl," is an expression of this young man's yearning for someone who is wild and uninhibited, someone who can release him from the constraints of society and allow him to indulge in his base desires. Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency and desperation, as the young man longs for something that he cannot find on his own.
Waters's lyrics can be interpreted in a number of ways, but at their core, they speak to the search for self-discovery and the need to break free from societal norms and expectations. The song speaks to the rebellious spirit that is often associated with rock and roll music, and it captures the restless energy of youth in search of something more.
Line by Line Meaning
I am just a new boy
I am inexperienced and naive, still trying to find my footing in this world.
Stranger in this town
I feel out of place and like an outsider in this new place I find myself in.
Where are all the good times?
I am searching for happiness and enjoyment in life, but it seems elusive and hard to find.
Who's gonna show this stranger around?
I am hoping to find someone to guide me and show me the ropes in this new town.
Oh I need a dirty woman
I am looking for a sexual partner who is not afraid to explore their desires and get a little wild.
Oh I need a dirty girl
I want a woman who is not afraid to be a little naughty and break the rules.
Will some woman in this desert land
I am hoping to find a partner in this lonely and desolate place.
Make me feel like a real man?
I need someone who can boost my confidence and make me feel like a strong, capable person.
Take this rock and roll refugee
I am a displaced person who finds solace and meaning in music and live shows.
Oh Babe, set me free
I am looking for someone to break me out of my shell and help me truly experience life and all it has to offer.
Oh I need a dirty woman
I am craving intimacy and sexuality with a woman who is not afraid to let go and have fun.
Oh I need a dirty girl
I want a partner who is not afraid to push boundaries and explore their desires in the bedroom.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: David Gilmour, Roger Waters
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SimpleMann7
... I am just a new boy,
Stranger in this town.
Where are all the good times?
Who's gonna show this stranger around?
Ooooh, I need a dirty woman.
Ooooh, I need a dirty girl.
Will some cold woman in this desert land
Make me feel like a real man?
Take this rock and roll refugee
Oooh, baby set me free.
Ooooh, I need a dirty woman.
Ooooh, I need a dirty girl ...
@MrNipples117
He fucking nailed that song. His voice is perfect for it
@arboricola
As floyd fan, I must say that Bryan Adams sang Young Lust very well.
@nicolasnikitczuk8730
waters siempre voy a pensar que vos fuiste el mejor compositor de pink floyd, te hiciste líder de la banda y como libre compusiste el casi todo su material, si es cierto que los otros floyds también eran buenos, pero vos eras un adelantado frente a ellos lo demostraste con tus composiciones. No obstante como dije los otros floyds también eran muy buenos y aunque no tenían la profundidad de tus composiciones fueron ellos los que se encargaron de traslucir tus ideas a una forma musical fantástica, ellos fueron los que te afilaron las puntas, y es que por eso creó que la calidad de tus trabajos actuales nunca van a poder equipararse a tu trabajo con los floyds, por que ellos te entendían, ellos pasaron 13 años tocando junto a vos ellos te bancaban, es en estas canciones donde se nota la falta de los otros floyds, se nota demasiado que este canción tiene mucha presencia de gilmour y que junto a los otros floyds fuiste capaz de alcanzar límites insospechados hasta ese tiempo. Por tu trabajo de artista y por sobre todo ser un gran ser humano , las peleas y pleitos que tuviste con tus ex compañeros no llegan a opacar de ninguna manera tus logros por que al fin al cabo somos humanos y como tal no somos perfectos, yo y otros miles de millones de fanáticos te damos gracias a vos y a los floyds por cambiar tantas vidas.
@gustavosaggia5979
Berlin gran noche versión perfecta !
@ice11tea
Such a good song!!!!!!
@coolcat6303
Let the haters hate all they want. Sounds great to my ears. Even better than the original imho. And Bryan was born to sing this song. Knocked it right outta the park.
@thibautg78
Hard question for musicians: does anyone know what gear the solo guitarist was using for this show? I love the sound he had during the entire show.
@polishrocker93
Actually the second guitarist is snowy white if you can recognize his signature gold top les paul which he used with pink floyd in their Animals tour and The Wall tour. Andy Fairweatherlow is playing bass in this show but he is also an excellent guitarist and should have been utilized as well.
@Aryanor86
Bryan is PERFECT for this song
@nigeh5326
Really liked this version I remember the Berlin concert to celebrate the fall of the Communist Bloc