Wish you were here refers to Syd Barrett, an original member of Pink Floyd, who's extremely exessive drug use caused him to leave the band and be replaced by David Gilmour. Barrett was considered the creative one behind early Floyd. "Shine on You Crazy Diamond" is also a tribute to him, and the Wall is often refered to by some as his biography.
You are correct. The song (as well as "Shine On...") is definately a tribute to Syd Barrett. Personally I didn't care for early Floyd as much as the latter, and I prefer David Gilmour to Syd Barrett. (R.I.P. Syd).
You are correct. The song (as well as "Shine On...") is definately a tribute to Syd Barrett. Personally I didn't care for early Floyd as much as the latter, and I prefer David Gilmour to Syd Barrett. (R.I.P. Syd).
The Pink Floyd members have conferimed that this song and the whole album is a tribute to Sid Berrit who was kicked out of the band due to exessive drug use. he also showed up for the recording of this album but was bold and did not remember any of the pink floyd members which made them very sad and inspired them to do this song. Wish you were here is a song about how they wish the old Sid Berrit was still with them and in saying that they agknowlage that he has changed into a monster that is...
The Pink Floyd members have conferimed that this song and the whole album is a tribute to Sid Berrit who was kicked out of the band due to exessive drug use. he also showed up for the recording of this album but was bold and did not remember any of the pink floyd members which made them very sad and inspired them to do this song. Wish you were here is a song about how they wish the old Sid Berrit was still with them and in saying that they agknowlage that he has changed into a monster that is not the Sid they know and love. Therefore this song is about Sid's transformation to insanity in his mind.
The first verse is about how Sid has lost the ability to differentiate between good and evil, like (heaven from hell or blue skies from pain). ultimately he has become numb and it is all the same to him.
the second verse is about how Sid aloud the drugs to change him as a person. He exchanged all of the qualities that made up Sid for those suggested by the drugs. hence the phrase "DID YOU EXCHANGE?" "cold comfort for change." or the line: "a walk on part in a war for a lead role in a cage"refers to Sid choosing to battle with drugs over who controls his personality, he looses and gives up. Causing him to become a prisoner, and allowing the drugs to change him however they may.
Third verse basally is the Pink Floyd members missing the old friend they used to know and they know that deep down they share "the same old fears" meaning that they still have a connection with him.
This song makes scene to me because I had a battle with drugs over my personality and luckily I came out onto unlike Sid. This is a extremely meaningful song and once you understand the meaning I guarantee it will touch you in some way.
Wish you were here refers to Syd Barrett, an original member of Pink Floyd, who's extremely exessive drug use caused him to leave the band and be replaced by David Gilmour. Barrett was considered the creative one behind early Floyd. "Shine on You Crazy Diamond" is also a tribute to him, and the Wall is often refered to by some as his biography.
Definatly not a biography, but inspired in some part by him or in some part about him? without a doubt
Definatly not a biography, but inspired in some part by him or in some part about him? without a doubt
Wish You Were Here the song and the whole album is a tribute to syd barrett. Not sure if the wall was a biography of syd barrett though
Wish You Were Here the song and the whole album is a tribute to syd barrett. Not sure if the wall was a biography of syd barrett though
You are correct. The song (as well as "Shine On...") is definately a tribute to Syd Barrett. Personally I didn't care for early Floyd as much as the latter, and I prefer David Gilmour to Syd Barrett. (R.I.P. Syd).
You are correct. The song (as well as "Shine On...") is definately a tribute to Syd Barrett. Personally I didn't care for early Floyd as much as the latter, and I prefer David Gilmour to Syd Barrett. (R.I.P. Syd).
He didn't leave the band due to excessive drug use, they kicked him out because he lost his mind (exacerbated by drug use)
He didn't leave the band due to excessive drug use, they kicked him out because he lost his mind (exacerbated by drug use)
The Pink Floyd members have conferimed that this song and the whole album is a tribute to Sid Berrit who was kicked out of the band due to exessive drug use. he also showed up for the recording of this album but was bold and did not remember any of the pink floyd members which made them very sad and inspired them to do this song. Wish you were here is a song about how they wish the old Sid Berrit was still with them and in saying that they agknowlage that he has changed into a monster that is...
The Pink Floyd members have conferimed that this song and the whole album is a tribute to Sid Berrit who was kicked out of the band due to exessive drug use. he also showed up for the recording of this album but was bold and did not remember any of the pink floyd members which made them very sad and inspired them to do this song. Wish you were here is a song about how they wish the old Sid Berrit was still with them and in saying that they agknowlage that he has changed into a monster that is not the Sid they know and love. Therefore this song is about Sid's transformation to insanity in his mind.
The first verse is about how Sid has lost the ability to differentiate between good and evil, like (heaven from hell or blue skies from pain). ultimately he has become numb and it is all the same to him.
the second verse is about how Sid aloud the drugs to change him as a person. He exchanged all of the qualities that made up Sid for those suggested by the drugs. hence the phrase "DID YOU EXCHANGE?" "cold comfort for change." or the line: "a walk on part in a war for a lead role in a cage"refers to Sid choosing to battle with drugs over who controls his personality, he looses and gives up. Causing him to become a prisoner, and allowing the drugs to change him however they may.
Third verse basally is the Pink Floyd members missing the old friend they used to know and they know that deep down they share "the same old fears" meaning that they still have a connection with him.
This song makes scene to me because I had a battle with drugs over my personality and luckily I came out onto unlike Sid. This is a extremely meaningful song and once you understand the meaning I guarantee it will touch you in some way.
The Wall is Syd Barrett's biography? I thought it was Roger Waters' biography. At least it's way more about him than Syd.
The Wall is Syd Barrett's biography? I thought it was Roger Waters' biography. At least it's way more about him than Syd.
@Ferthuko Syd was a schizoph
@Ferthuko Syd was a schizoph