Alex Carson
FactsVerse Presents: The Song that Pink Floyd Wrote to Mock Roger Waters
Did you know that the intense rivalry between Roger Waters and David Gilmour of Pink Floyd transformed into one of rock music’s most intricate battles? After Waters left the band in 1985, he anticipated that Pink Floyd would disband, but instead, the remaining members began crafting songs aimed at countering his claims of creative dominance.
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 – Intro
00:35 – The Opening Salvo: “Learning to Fly” and the Metaphor of Liberation
02:11 – “You Know I’m Right” – Gilmour’s Personal Attack
03:29 – “Lost for Words” – The Boxing Match Metaphor
04:44 – “Poles Apart” – Addressing Two Ghosts
05:53 – “Take It Back” and Environmental Metaphors
06:41 – “Wearing the Inside Out” – Wright’s Contribution
07:25 – The Instrumental Statement of “Marooned”
08:30 – Outro
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Tracks like “Learning to Fly” and “You Know I’m Right” served not only as expressions of moving on but as strategic strikes in a conflict over the band’s identity. The most notable response was “Lost for Words,” which depicted Waters as an uncooperative collaborator.
These songs were more than acts of revenge; they demonstrated Pink Floyd’s ability to thrive without Waters while achieving both commercial success and artistic credibility. Each track became part of a broader narrative to show their ongoing relevance and refute Waters’ portrayal as the sole creative force behind their success.
