1. WATERS is the new project run by Van Pie… Read Full Bio ↴Four entries for Waters:
1. WATERS is the new project run by Van Pierszalowski, formerly of Port O'Brien and The Morning Benders.
2. Waters is an Alternative Folk Band from Petaluma California. The members are currently Damon Karr, Rocco Rivetti, Matt Norman, Connor Alfaro, Jiordi Rosales, Philip Elias and Gorgeous George Pantanzes.
3. Waters was an obscure late 60s heavy psych band, very hard to find information on.
4. ambient/drone from vancouver.
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Wish You Were Here
WATERS Lyrics
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Heaven from Hell
Blue skys from pain
Can you tell a green field
From a cold steel rail?
A smile from a veil?
Do you think you can tell?
Your heroes for ghosts?
Hot ashes for trees?
And hot air for a cool breeze?
Cold comfort for change?
And did you exchange
A walk-on part in the war
For a lead role in a cage?
How I wish
How I wish you were here
We're just two lost souls
Swimmin' in a fish bowl
Year after year
Running over the same old ground
What have we found?
The same old fears
And I wish that you were here
Oh, how I wish you were here
How I wish
How I wish you were here
Running over the same old ground
What have we found?
The same old fears
And I wish that you were here
"Thank you. I wish they were here."
The song "Wish You Were Here" by the band WATERS is a powerful and emotional song that deals with themes of loss, regret, and the passage of time. The opening verses of the song ask the listener if they can distinguish between heaven and hell, pleasure and pain, and other opposing concepts. The questions are rhetorical, highlighting the difficulty of finding clarity and truth in a world that is often confusing and contradictory.
The second verse of the song rehearses the challenges and costs of growing up and maturing, suggesting that as one ages, they may be forced to give up their dreams and aspirations in exchange for more mundane, practical concerns. The singer questions whether this is a necessary trade-off or a form of entrapment. The chorus repeats the title phrase, expressing the singer's deep sense of longing for someone who is absent, and reflecting on the feelings of loneliness and isolation that can come from feeling lost and disconnected from the world around us.
Overall, the lyrics of "Wish You Were Here" are deeply personal and reflective, exploring universal themes of loss, regret, and missed opportunities. The song is a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing our relationships and connections with others.
Line by Line Meaning
So, so you think you can tell
Do you have the ability to differentiate
Heaven from Hell
Between a utopia and a nightmare
Blue skies from pain
Between a happy moment and suffering
Can you tell a green field
Can you differentiate a serene and peaceful place
From a cold steel rail?
From a harsh and rugged metal structure?
A smile from a veil?
Can you identify a genuine expression from a concealed ulterior motive?
Do you think you can tell?
Do you have the ability to perceive?
And did they get you to trade
Did they succeed in manipulating you to exchange
Your heroes for ghosts?
Your role models for illusory and intangible figures?
Hot ashes for trees?
A destructive element like ashes for innocent living entities like trees?
And hot air for a cool breeze?
Fake flattery and empty promises for genuine relief and refreshment?
Cold comfort for change?
A false consolation for transformation and improvement?
And did you exchange
Did you trade
A walk-on part in the war
A small, insignificant role in a fight
For a lead role in a cage?
For the main part in a limited and suppressed existence?
How I wish
I feel strong desire
How I wish you were here
I deeply long for your presence
We're just two lost souls
We are directionless and confused individuals
Swimming in a fish bowl
Suffering in our confined and restricted existence
Year after year
Consistently over time
Running over the same old ground
Repeating the same experiences and routines with stagnant outcomes
What have we found?
What have we discovered?
The same old fears
The same worries and anxieties
And I wish that you were here
I earnestly yearn for your presence
Oh, how I wish you were here
My emotional yearning for you is very strong
Running over the same old ground
Repeating the same experiences and routines with stagnant outcomes
What have we found?
What have we discovered?
The same old fears
The same worries and anxieties
And I wish that you were here
I earnestly yearn for your presence
"Thank you. I wish they were here."
Gratefulness for the company that is here but still longing for the presence of those who are not.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Gilmour, Roger Waters
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Nicolas Haegens
So, so you think you can tell
Heaven from hell?
Blue skies from pain?
Can you tell a green field
From a cold steel rail?
A smile from a veil?
Do you think you can tell?
Did they get you to trade
Your heroes for ghosts?
Hot ashes for trees?
Hot air for a cool breeze?
Cold comfort for change?
Did you exchange
A walk-on part in the war
For a leading role in a cage?
How I wish, how I wish you were here
We're just two lost souls
Swimming in a fish bowl
Year after year
Running over the same old ground
What have we found?
The same old fears
Wish you were here
Balzinder Chhabra
It will be really hard to stop myself from crying if I heard Roger sing this live.
ookiiani
He did this live at the show I went to see a couple weeks ago, was brilliant
Ivan Jerez
@ookiiani You damn right!
Greates experience in my life.
Виктор Заяц
Браво старина Роджер🎉🎉🎉
Shemsuddin Millard
Love how he tells us the story and doesn’t over sing it. Like we’re sitting on the porch drinking tea and he reaches for his guitar (nice one btw) and says, “About Sid? let me say it like this.”
Daniel Boldt
Beautifully said. I bet you that Syd crossed his mind quite a bit during this performance. You can hear the sense of hopelessness in his voice which shows so much anguish for the loss of his friend. Like you said, an absolute tragic story being told.
the gardenhead
He doesn’t over sing it because he couldn’t even if he tried
Daniel Boldt
@the gardenhead I think our brains are all a little hardwired to automatically love the original recorded version with all of the Floyd members and especially with David singing it. I don’t think this version discredits the four heart and souls that were put into Pink Floyd, but I respect your opinion. Every person hears things differently. Regardless, I think this video is a beautiful rendition and though Roger doesn’t seem to hit the same chords of the heart that the original Pink Floyd version did, I still believe that he hits some different ones. The lyrics have always been his story about loss (especially of his dear friend Syd), and as the older, and wiser (give or take) that he is, it has a whole different feel than the Floyd classic. I appreciate your insight on your own thoughts and feelings, here are mine! Have a beautiful day :)
M.C. Dr B
@Daniel Boldt No, I think he means, and I agree with him, Roger Waters can't sing. He was never great, Dave Gilmour has a better voice, but his voice has gone now.
roydagger
Roger could sing - once. He can't now. His voice has been going down hill since Radio Kaos.