The Thin Ice
Pink Floyd
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Momma loves her baby And daddy loves you too. And the sea may look warm to you babe And the sky may look blue Ooooh baby Ooooh baby blue Oooooh babe. If you should go skating On the thin ice of modern life Dragging behind you the silent reproach Of a million tear-stained eyes Don't be surprised when a crack in the ice Appears under your feet You slip out of your depth and out of your mind With your fear flowing out behind you As you claw the thin ice
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Written by: Roger Waters
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10 facts about this song
Album and Release"The Thin Ice" is the second track from Pink Floyd's album, "The Wall" which was released in November 1979.
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Song ConceptThis song is an integral part of "The Wall" concept, which revolves around the protagonist named Pink. "The Thin Ice" is a metaphor for the fragility of life and the dangers that lay beneath it.
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Vocals ClassificationThe track features lead vocals from both David Gilmour and Roger Waters. Gilmour sings the first verse which is an optimistic part of the song whereas Waters sings the warning part.
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Musical CompositionThe song starts with the sound of a baby crying, followed by a lullaby sung by Gilmour, backed with an orchestra and piano. The song turns more rock-oriented with the entry of Waters.
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Album ConceptThe song follows Pink's birth, represented by the previous song, "In the Flesh?". "The Thin Ice" discusses Pink's childhood and exposes him to the harsh realities of the world.
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Live PerformancesIn live concerts during The Wall tour, this song was performed with an inflatable doll representing a mother, with Pink nearby.
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The Wall Film"The Thin Ice" also appears in the film version of The Wall, again representing Pink's childhood. In the film, Pink's father is a war casualty, which is notable as Roger Waters' own father died in World War II.
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Song Duration"The Thin Ice" has a duration of approximately 2 minutes and 27 seconds.
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Evolution of ContentIn early versions of The Wall, the song was longer with additional lyrics, however, these were cut out in the final studio version to maintain the pace of the overarching narrative.
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Cultural ImpactThe song, like the rest of The Wall, is often seen as a symbol of anti-establishment sentiment, specifically in the context of war and the struggles of the individual against societal constraints.
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