Waiting for the Worms
Pink Floyd
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Eins, zwei, drei, alle Ooh, you cannot reach me now Ooh, no matter how you try Goodbye, cruel world, it's over Walk on by Sitting in a bunker here behind my wall Waiting for the worms to come In perfect isolation here behind my wall Waiting for the worms to come We're waiting to succeed and going to convene outside Brixton Town Hall where we're going to be Waiting to cut out the deadwood Waiting to clean up the city Waiting to follow the worms Waiting to put on a black shirt Waiting to weed out the weaklings Waiting to smash in their windows And kick in their doors Waiting for the final solution To strengthen the strain Waiting to follow the worms Waiting to turn on the showers And fire the ovens Waiting for the queens and the coons And the reds and the Jews Waiting to follow the worms Would you like to see Britannia Rule again, my friend? All you have to do is follow the worms Would you like to send our colored cousins Home again, my friend? All you need to do is follow the worms The worms will convene outside Brixton Bus Station
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Album Classification"Waiting for the Worms" is part of Pink Floyd's 11th studio album, "The Wall," which was released in 1979.
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Song MeaningThe song lyrically involves the main character of "The Wall," Pink, becoming a fascist dictator and leading a hate rally, a metaphor for his descent into madness.
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Musical ElementsIt features a marching rhythm, building intensity, dramatic vocals, and a combination of spoken word and somber harmonies, typical of Pink Floyd's experimental style.
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Song Order"Waiting for the Worms" functions as part of the climactic sequence of "The Wall," preceding the cathartic "Stop."
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NarrationThe song is narrated by Roger Waters (who plays the character Pink) assisted by David Gilmour and a public address announcer voiced by drummer Nick Mason.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, "Waiting for the Worms" was paired with spectacular visuals, including a gigantic inflatable fascist-style hammer marching across the stage.
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Song TitleThe "worms" in the song title are a metaphor for thoughts of self-loathing and isolation, worming their way into Pink's mind.
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Concept AlbumAs part of the concept album, "The Wall," "Waiting for the Worms" plays a critical role in the narrative exploring themes of abandonment, personal isolation, and the spiraling descent into madness.
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Sound EffectsThe song contains various unique sound effects, such as sirens, crowd noises and shouting, contributing to the dramatic and chaotic atmosphere.
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References to other songs"Waiting for the Worms" contains musical and lyrical motifs from previous songs in the album, such as "In The Flesh" and "Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)," creating a sense of interconnectedness in the narrative.
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