One Slip

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About One Slip

"One Slip" is a song from Pink Floyd's 1987 album A Momentary Lapse of Reason.


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1987
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A restless eye across a weary room
A glazed look and I was on the road to ruin
The music played and played as we whirled without end
No hint, no word her honour to defend

I will, I will she sighed to my request
And then she tossed her mane while my resolve was put to the test
Then drowned in desire, our souls on fire
I lead the way to the funeral pyre
And without a thought of the consequence
I gave in to my decadence

One slip, and down the hole we fall
It seems to take no time at all
A momentary lapse of reason
That binds a life for life
A small regret, you won't forget,
There'll be no sleep in here tonight

Was it love, or was it the idea of being in love?
Or was it the hand of fate, that seemed to fit just like a glove?
The moment slipped by and soon the seeds were sown
The year grew late and neither one wanted to remain alone

One slip, and down the hole we fall
It seems to take no time at all
A momentary lapse of reason
That binds a life for life
A small regret, you will never forget,
There'll be no sleep in here tonight

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Written by: DAVE GILMOUR, PHIL MANZANERA

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Band History
"One Slip" is a song by the rock band Pink Floyd from their thirteenth studio album, "A Momentary Lapse of Reason". This English rock band is noted for their progressive and psychedelic music.
Album Details
The album was released on 7th September 1987, and it represented a significant shift in direction for the band after Roger Waters had left in 1985.
Song Composition
"One Slip" was written by David Gilmour and Phil Manzanera. This is one of the two songs on the album that was not written by Gilmour alone.
Song Meaning
The song tells a story about a relationship that begins with a single mistake, suggesting that small decisions can have far-reaching consequences.
Song Genre
"One Slip" falls under the genre of progressive rock and it vividly showcases Pink Floyd's signature style.
Chart Performance
Despite its substantial socio-psychological interpretation, the song did not achieve a strong chart performance. However, it peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the United States.
Single Release
"One Slip" was released as a single in 1988, with "The Dogs of War" as a B-side.
Song Collaboration
The song featured an array of musicians, including Nick Mason on drums, Tony Levin on bass guitar, and Jon Carin and Richard Wright on the keyboards.
Song Length
The original album version of "One Slip" has a length of five minutes and ten seconds. However, the single release was re-edited to be shorter.
Live Performances
"One Slip" remained as part of Pink Floyd's live set until the Division Bell tour in 1994. It was reintroduced to the live set by David Gilmour on his 2016 "Rattle That Lock" tour.
Music Video
The music video for "One Slip" was directed by Storm Thorgerson, a frequent collaborator with the band, and it includes a sequence where a red car (an Austin Mini) falls from a stack of cars in a scrapyard.

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