See Emily Play
Syd Barrett / Pink Floyd Lyrics
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She's often inclined to borrow somebody's dreams till tomorrow
There is no other day
Let's try it another way
You'll lose your mind and play
Free games for May
See Emily play
Soon after dark Emily cries, ah ooh
Gazing through trees in sorrow hardly a sound till tomorrow
There is no other day
Let's try it another way
You'll lose your mind and play
Free games for May
See Emily play
Put on a gown that touches the ground, ah ooh
Float on a river forever and ever, Emily (Emily)
There is no other day
Let's try it another way
You'll lose your mind and play
Free games for May
See Emily play
Syd Barrett's "See Emily Play" is a song about a girl named Emily who is not able to understand the world she lives in. She tries to make sense of it but finds herself borrowing dreams from others to get through each day. The song suggests that Emily is struggling to find her place in the world and is often lost in thought, gazing through trees in sorrow. Syd encourages her to try a different approach and to let go of her mind and play free games for May.
The lyrics emphasize the idea that there is only one day, and we should make the most of it. This is echoed in the repeated phrase "there is no other day", encouraging Emily to make the most of every moment. The line "put on a gown that touches the ground, ah ooh" is often interpreted as a metaphor for death, suggesting that Emily should embrace the beauty of life and let go of her fears.
Overall, "See Emily Play" is a song about the importance of living in the moment and making the most of life. It encourages listeners to let go of their fears and embrace the beauty of the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Emily tries but misunderstands, ah ooh
Emily attempts to comprehend, but frequently misconstrues the situation
She's often inclined to borrow somebody's dreams till tomorrow
She frequently seeks to adopt another's aspirations until a later point in time
There is no other day
This present moment is all that exists
Let's try it another way
We should attempt an alternate approach or perspective
You'll lose your mind and play
One may relinquish their rationality in pursuit of recreation
Free games for May
Unrestricted activities in the month of May
See Emily play
Observe as Emily engages in these behavior patterns
Soon after dark Emily cries, ah ooh
Once the evening arrives, Emily experiences sorrowful emotions
Gazing through trees in sorrow hardly a sound till tomorrow
Looking through the branches in a dejected state, Emily remains mostly silent until the following day
Put on a gown that touches the ground, ah ooh
Dress in a long, sweeping gown that drapes across the floor, ah ooh
Float on a river forever and ever, Emily (Emily)
Gracefully glide across the current of a river into infinity, Emily (Emily)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Syd Barrett
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@Max-ro7sz
Lyrics :
Emily tries but misunderstands, ah ooh
She's often inclined to borrow somebody's dreams till tomorrow
There is no other day
Let's try it another way
You'll lose your mind and play
Free games for may
See Emily play
Soon after dark Emily cries, ah ooh
Gazing through trees in sorrow hardly a sound till tomorrow
There is no other day
Let's try it another way
You'll lose your mind and play
Free games for may
See Emily play
Put on a gown that touches the ground, ah ooh
Float on a river forever and ever, Emily
There is no other day
Let's try it another way
You'll lose your mind and play
Free games for may
See Emily play
@starsky6901
the lunatics are on the grass
@rickrolledtruth5834
Starsky? ahhh give yourself a cookie.... you just connected dots.......
@shihtzupuppy823
OMG 😂🤣
@hippydippychick752
😂
@johnbrowne3950
And every day the paperboy brings more. What are you going to do?
@crazydiamondn3127
😄😄😄
@HPayne62
I don't know what's rarer:
1. Rick messing around.
2. Roger having fun in the presence of David.
@mr.blue7357
I can’t tell if your joking or not cuz that’s kinda sad if your right
@fasuto8656
They didn't like eachother or something
@eclipsed3407
@Fako Gilmour and Roger had a steady relationship but the fallout and clahing of egos beginned during animals.