Sorrow
Pink Floyd
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The sweet smell of a great sorrow lies over the land Plumes of smoke rise and merge into the leaden sky A man lies and dreams of green fields and rivers But awakes to a morning with no reason for waking He’s haunted by the memory of a lost paradise In his youth or a dream, he can’t be precise He’s chained forever to a world that’s departed It’s not enough, it’s not enough His blood has frozen and curdled with fright His knees have trembled and given way in the night His hand has weakened at the moment of truth His step has faltered One world, one soul Time pass, the river roll And he talks to the river of lost love and dedication And silent replies that swirl invitation Flow dark and troubled to an oily sea A grim intimation of what is to be There’s an unceasing wind that blows through this night And there’s dust in my eyes, that blinds my sight And silence that speaks so much louder than words Of promises broken
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Written by: DAVE GILMOUR
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11 facts about this song
Band Lineup"Sorrow" was performed by Pink Floyd's lineup post-Roger Waters’ departure. The band comprised David Gilmour, Nick Mason, and Richard Wright.
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AlbumThe song "Sorrow" is the closing track on Pink Floyd's thirteenth studio album "A Momentary Lapse of Reason," released in 1987.
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Lyrics and CompositionNotably, the song’s lyrics and music were solely authored by David Gilmour, the lead guitarist and co-lead vocalist of Pink Floyd.
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Versatile InspirationDavid Gilmour stated that the unique lyrics for "Sorrow" are much inspired by John Steinbeck's novel, "The Grapes of Wrath."
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Gilmour's InnovationIn "Sorrow," David Gilmour employed a gadget known as a 'Gizmotron' on his Fender Stratocaster, which helped him to create a sound that resembled a cello.
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Live PerformancesDespite the significant changes in Pink Floyd's lineup over the years, "Sorrow" remains a staple in their live performances.
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Unique Recording MethodTo capture the opening guitar note, Gilmour played the note in the Los Angeles Sports Arena when it was empty and then it was later added to the studio recording using an audio technique called "sampling."
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by several artists, such as "Kreator," a German thrash metal band, on their 'Outcast' album.
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Song Length"Sorrow" is one of Pink Floyd’s longer tracks, running over 8 minutes and 46 seconds.
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Music VideoThere's a music video for the song which was recorded at a Pink Floyd concert at the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York in August 1988.
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Lyrical ThemesThe song discusses themes of despair, regret, and introspection, matching its aptly chosen title, "Sorrow."
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