Lost for Words
Pink Floyd
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I was spending my time in the doldrums I was caught in a cauldron of hate I felt persecuted and paralyzed I thought that everything else would just wait While you are wasting your time on your enemies Engulfed in a fever of spite Beyond your tunnel vision reality fades Like shadows into the night To martyr yourself to caution Is not going to help at all 'Cause there'll be no safety in numbers When the right one walks out of the door Can you see your days blighted by darkness? Is it true you beat your fists on the floor? Stuck in a world of isolation While the ivy grows over the door So I open my door to my enemies And I ask could we wipe the slate clean? But they tell me to please go f*ck myself You know you just can't win
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Written by: DAVE GILMOUR, POLLY SAMSON
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10 facts about this song
Album Placement"Lost for Words" is the eleventh track from Pink Floyd's 14th studio album "The Division Bell," which was released in 1994.
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Thematic ContextThe song, much like the album it is classified as, reflects on communication breakdown, both on a personal level and on a broader, societal level.
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Lyrical OriginThe lyrics were penned by guitarist David Gilmour and his wife, Polly Samson. Much of the lyrics are considered to be a thinly veiled jab at Roger Waters, Pink Floyd's former member.
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Musical CompositionThe song belongs to the Progressive Rock genre and stands out for its acoustic guitar intro, and it slowly builds up to a full band performance.
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Chart PerformanceWhile "Lost for Words" was not released as a single, "The Division Bell," the album it hails from, reached No. 1 on the UK Albums chart and No. 1 on the US Billboard 200.
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Live PerformancesThe song was played live during Pink Floyd's Division Bell tour in 1994, which was their last tour.
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Album ConceptThe album "The Division Bell", where the song is included, deals with the concept of choices and the effects and consequences those choices have on one's life. The same sentiment can be seen in the song "Lost for Words".
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Allusions and InterpretationsFans and critics have widely interpreted "Lost for Words" as a direct message to ex-bandmate Roger Waters - the song is thought to express the frustration and exhaustion Gilmour felt after attempted reconciliation failed.
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Song LengthThe song extends to 5 minutes and 14 seconds, which makes it one of the longer tracks on the album.
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Cover VersionsThere are several cover versions of the song by different artists, but none of them has managed to achieve the same success and popularity as the original.
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