The Thin Ice

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About The Thin Ice

"The Thin Ice" is a song by Pink Floyd, released on The Wall in 1979.


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1979
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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
Ooh baby
Ooh baby blue
Ooh 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.
Song Concept
This 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.
Vocals Classification
The 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.
Musical Composition
The 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.
Album Concept
The 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.
Live Performances
In live concerts during The Wall tour, this song was performed with an inflatable doll representing a mother, with Pink nearby.
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.
Song Duration
"The Thin Ice" has a duration of approximately 2 minutes and 27 seconds.
Evolution of Content
In 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.
Cultural Impact
The 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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