Thin Ice
Pink Floyd
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Momma loves her baby And daddy loves you too. And the sea may look warm to you babe And the sky may look blue Ooooh baby Ooooh baby blue Oooooh babe. If you should go skating On the thin ice of modern life Dragging behind you the silent reproach Of a million tear-stained eyes Don't be surprised when a crack in the ice Appears under your feet You slip out of your depth and out of your mind With your fear flowing out behind you As you claw the thin ice
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Written by: Roger Waters
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10 facts about this song
Song Album"Thin Ice" is the second track in Pink Floyd's eleventh studio album, "The Wall," released in 1979.
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Song ThemeThe song serves as a metaphor describing the dangers and pitfalls of life. It's also understood as the confirmation that the main character, Pink, is on thin ice.
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Contributing Artists"The Wall" was a concept album primarily conceptualized by Roger Waters, while other band members David Gilmour, Rick Wright, and Nick Mason also contributed.
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Music and Lyrics"Thin Ice" is a relatively short song, with most of the lyrics written by Roger Waters. The lyrics hint at the album's narrative about self-isolation and psychological trauma.
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Musical ElementsIt begins with a soft melody, dominated by piano and synth sounds. As the song progresses, it becomes darker, louder, and more intense, echoing the album's overall increasing tension.
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Sound SamplesAt the beginning of "Thin Ice," listeners can hear sounds of a baby crying, pool balls clacking together, and a television running in the background; these are designed to symbolize the vulnerability and chaos in the protagonist's life.
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Cover ArtThe Wall's cover art, which also represents "Thin Ice," features a wall with a white brick background. It was designed by English cartoonist and illustrator Gerald Scarfe.
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Song Live Performances"Thin Ice" was performed live during Pink Floyd's famous "The Wall" tour which took place between 1980 and 1981.
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Film Adaptation"Thin Ice" was also featured in the film adaptation of "The Wall," released in 1982.
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Critical ReceptionWhile the album "The Wall" received mixed reviews on its release, it has since been hailed as one of Pink Floyd's most iconic albums, with songs like "Thin Ice" garnering particular appreciation for their intricate musical and lyrical layers.
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