The Shower Scene
The Floyds Lyrics


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Believe it or not, I'm walking on air.
I never thought I could feel so free.
Flying away on a wing and a prayer.


(cough, cough)
Who could it be?
Believe it or not, it's just me.




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Floyds's song, The Shower Scene, evoke a sense of liberation and freedom. The first verse, "Believe it or not, I'm walking on air. I never thought I could feel so free. Flying away on a wing and a prayer," communicates a feeling of weightlessness and levitation. This description may refer to the feeling of being in love or feeling unburdened by one's problems. The second verse, "Who could it be? Believe it or not, it's just me," seems to imply that the feeling of freedom is unexpected and almost unbelievable to the singer.


This sense of liberation is contrasted with a sudden shift in the song when the singer coughs. This abrupt interruption may be interpreted as a physical manifestation of the reality of life creeping in to interrupt the dream-like state of the first verse. The cough serves as a reminder of the limitations of the body and of the fact that the feeling of flying is not real.


Overall, The Shower Scene is a song that speaks to the human desire to be free from burdens and to experience a sense of weightlessness. The cough serves as a reminder that such experiences are fleeting and cannot be sustained forever.


Line by Line Meaning

Believe it or not, I'm walking on air.
Despite my hardships, I am feeling uplifted and hopeful.


I never thought I could feel so free.
I am experiencing a sense of liberation that I never imagined possible.


Flying away on a wing and a prayer.
I am leaving behind my troubles and relying on faith to guide me forward.


(cough, cough)
I am interrupting my own optimistic thoughts and becoming aware of my present situation.


Who could it be?
I am uncertain of the source of the interruption in my thoughts.


Believe it or not, it's just me.
I am realizing that my current situation, including my sickness, is caused by my own actions or circumstances.




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Fantastic band, this is a great album. I wish somehow it could be reissued for the masses to enjoy it now that some time has passed.

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