Wish you were here

Pink Floyd

1975

So, so you think you can tell,

Heaven from Hell, blue skies from pain.

Can you tell a green field from a cold steel rail,

a smile from a veil,

Do you think you can tell?

And did they get you to trade

your heroes for ghosts,

Hot ashes for trees, hot air for a cool breeze,

cold comfort for change,

And did you exchange a walk on part in the war

for a lead role in a cage?

How I wish, how I wish you were here.

We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl,

year after year,

Running over the same old ground.

What have we found?

The same old fears. Wish you were here!

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“Wish You Were Here” by Pink Floyd is often interpreted as a reflection on absence, longing, and a sense of alienation. Released in 1975, the song is widely considered a tribute to Syd Barrett, a former band member who had to leave the band due to mental health issues related to his heavy use of psychedelic drugs. Lines like “How I wish, how I wish you were here” express a poignant longing for Barrett’s presence and a desire for the past to return.

The lyrics convey a deep sense of missing someone who once was a central part of the band’s life and music. The song juxtaposes themes of loss and nostalgia with a critique of the music industry’s superficiality and the alienation that comes with fame. Roger Waters has expressed frustration with how modern bands seem to be primarily motivated by financial gain and personal gratification rather than genuine artistic expression.

In a broader sense, the song also explores the feeling of being disconnected from the world around you, questioning what is real versus what is just a facade. It resonates with listeners as it touches on universal feelings of loss, longing, and the search for authenticity in an often impersonal world.”

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