Your Possible Pasts
Pink Floyd
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They flutter behind you your possible pasts Some brightened and crazy some frightened and lost A warning to anyone still in command Of their possible future to take care In derelict sidings the poppies entwine With cattle trucks lying in wait for the next time Do you remember me? how we used to be? Do you think we should be closer? She stood in the doorway the ghost of a smile Haunting her face like a cheap hotel sign Her cold eyes imploring the men in their macs For the gold in their bags or the knives in their backs Stepping uo boldly one put out his hand He said, " I was just a child then now I'm only a man" Do you remember me? how we used to be? Do you think we should be closer? By the cold and religious we were taken in hand Shown how to feel good and told to feel bad Tongue tied and terrified we learned how to pray Now our feelings run deep and cold as the clay And strung out behind us the banners and flags Of our possible pasts lie in tatters and rags Do you remember me? how we used to be? Do you think we should be closer?
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Written by: George Roger Waters
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10 facts about this song
Album"Your Possible Pasts" is a song from Pink Floyd's album "The Final Cut." This album, released in 1983, was the last to feature founding member Roger Waters.
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LyricsRoger Waters wrote "Your Possible Pasts" lyrics. This song, like many others on "The Final Cut," addresses themes of wartime trauma, lost innocence, and the psychological damage caused by war.
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Music CompositionMusically, the song features sombre and ominous tones, with dominant use of Roger Waters' vocals accompanied with David Gilmour's guitar and Nick Mason's percussion.
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Concept"The Final Cut," including "Your Possible Pasts," extends the concept found in Pink Floyd's earlier album, "The Wall." Essentially, Waters uses it to further explore his disillusionment with war and its societal implications.
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Visual RepresentationsBesides its inclusion in the album, "Your Possible Pasts" was also featured in a series of promotional music videos made for "The Final Cut" in 1983, directed by Willie Christie. Christie was known for his collaboration with Pink Floyd, especially for designing their album covers.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough "The Final Cut" reached number 1 in the UK Albums Chart, the individual songs did not perform as strong on the singles chart. "Your Possible Pasts" did not get released as a single.
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Critic Reviews"Your Possible Pasts," along with other songs on "The Final Cut," received mixed reviews. Some critics praised Waters' lyricism and passion, while others felt the album was too pessimistic and focused on Waters' personal resentments.
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ContinuityThough "Your Possible Pasts" is part of a continuous theme within "The Final Cut," it’s noted for its particularly expressive, poetic lyrics among the songs of the album.
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Music Styles"Your Possible Pasts" implements a Progressive Rock style characteristic of Pink Floyd, with elements of Art Rock and Symphonic Rock.
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ControversyThis song, like most of "The Final Cut," stirred controversy within the band, contributing to the ongoing tension between Waters and other members. This tension eventually led to Waters' temporary departure from Pink Floyd.
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