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A Music Blog (#13: Is there anybody in there?)

Posted April 29th, 2012 at 5:25 AM by bobandbill
Updated June 18th, 2012 at 5:40 AM by bobandbill

Time for an older song! One of my favourites, this one (although I have a few from the band), and from one of the more interesting albums I've listened to in that the whole album tells a story and revolves around a single motif.

The song is Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd from The Wall album (the one that features the song with the line 'We don't need no education'). The album (a rock opera if you will) tells the life of a man 'Pink' whose life has down downhill due to several incidents (father dead from war, overprotective mother, failed marriage), all contributing to a metaphorical wall.

It also got a movie (Pink Floyd - The Wall) from which the video comes from, and one I would recommend watching too (mind you it's not rated M-15 or whatever for nothing). It's low on dialogue and mostly uses the music and imagery to tell the story, with a mixture of acting and animation.

Anyways!



Alternate link!


Lyrics...in the video but also below:
Spoiler:
Hello?
Is there anybody in there?
Just nod if you can hear me
Is there anyone at home?

Come on, now
I hear you're feeling down
Well I can ease your pain
Get you on your feet again

Relax
I'll need some information first
Just the basic facts
Can you show me where it hurts?

There is no pain you are receding
A distant ship's smoke on the horizon
You are only coming through in waves
Your lips move but I can't hear what you're saying

When I was a child I had a fever
My hands felt just like two balloons
Now I've got that feeling once again
I can't explain you would not understand
This is not how I am

I have become comfortably numb

I have become comfortably numb

Okay
Just a little pinprick
There'll be no more
But you may feel a little sick

Can you stand up?
I do believe it's working good
That'll keep you going through the show
Come on it's time to go

There is no pain you are receding
A distant ship's smoke on the horizon
You are the only coming through in waves
Your lips move but I can't hear what you're saying

When I was a child I caught a fleeting glimpse
Out of the corner of my eye
I turned to look but it was gone
I cannot put my finger on it now
The child is grown the dream is gone

I have become comfortably numb


As can be seen, the song is a conversation between a doctor and patient. The song shifts between the two nicely and smoothly, but the highlight is undoubtedly that guitar solo in the last two minutes. So enjoyable to listen to imo.

As for the finer details for what the song is about... well, all I can say is to watch the movie. It's imo a work of art and there's too much to say that wouldn't really be worth it without having seen it too. There's also this cool site.

As a last note, I would also recommend using this as an alternative text for a english essay as that's what I did for my end-of-high school exam and it seemed to work out. ;p

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  1. Old Comment
    Ho-Oh's Avatar
    NO NO NO NO THIS MOVIE IS SCARY DON'T TELL PEOPLE TO WATCH IT OMG
    Posted April 29th, 2012 at 5:51 AM by Ho-Oh Ho-Oh is offline
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    bobandbill's Avatar
    No comment on the actual song? Not surprised at your comment though. =p But I did say it's not rated M15 or thereabouts for nothing.

    So basically - the movie scares nica, so you should watch it guys! =D
    Posted April 29th, 2012 at 6:08 AM by bobandbill bobandbill is offline
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    Bay's Avatar
    The song is quite intense there, but I like it. As for the video....while I thought it's interesting, yeah very scary, not sure if I'm brave enough to watch the movie. D: Those six minutes are good enough for me, sorry! XD
    Posted April 29th, 2012 at 10:04 AM by Bay Bay is offline
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    Riku's Avatar
    Wouldn't have expected anything less in a Floyd video. Great song though <3
    Posted April 29th, 2012 at 6:11 PM by Riku Riku is offline
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    Grovyle42(Griff8416)'s Avatar
    The highlights of the song for me are the chorus and the guitar solo, I think.

    We need more songs, Great Music Giver!
    Posted June 16th, 2012 at 1:12 PM by Grovyle42(Griff8416) Grovyle42(Griff8416) is offline