Keep Talking
Pink Floyd
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For millions of years mankind lived just like the animals Then something happenend which unleashed the power of our imagination We learned to talk There's a silence surrounding me I can't seem to think straight I'll sit in the corner No one can bother me I think I should speak now Why won't you talk to me I can't seem to speak now You never talk to me My words won't come out right What are you thinking I feel like I'm drowning What are you feeling I'm feeling weak now You never talk to me But I can't show my weakness What are you thinking I sometimes wonder What are you feeling Where do we go from here It doesn't have to be like this All we need to do is make sure we keep talking Why won't you talk to me I feel like I'm drowning You never talk to me You know I can't breathe now What are you thinking We're going nowhere What are you feeling We're going nowhere Why won't you talk to me You never talk to me What are you thinking Where do we go from here It doesn't have to be like this All we need to do is make sure we keep talking
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Written by: Richard Wright, Polly Annie Samson, David Jon Gilmour
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12 facts about this song
Album Association"Keep Talking" is one of the tracks from Pink Floyd’s 14th studio album, "The Division Bell."
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Release YearThe song was released as part of the album in 1994.
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Chart Performance"Keep Talking" reached number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the United States in 1994.
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Lyrics InspirationThe lyrics are inspired by and feature snippets of a phone conversation between physicist Stephen Hawking and an interviewer.
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Stephen Hawking InclusionThe voice soundbite of Stephen Hawking was taken from a BT advert. This is the only Pink Floyd song that features Hawking's voice.
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Song ThemeThe main theme of the song emphasizes the importance of communication in resolving problems and issues.
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David Gilmour's influence"Keep Talking" showcases the guitar work of David Gilmour. He uses a talk box in the guitar solo, a device that adds a vocal-like effect.
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Music VideoA music video for the track was directed by Storm Thorgerson, a long-time collaborator with Pink Floyd.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, "Keep Talking" was only played live by Pink Floyd during their "Division Bell" tour. However, David Gilmour later included it in his solo tours.
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ReceptionThe song was well received by fans and critics alike for its dynamic progression, powerful lyrics, and engaging guitar works.
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Trilogy Completion"Keep Talking," alongside "Marooned" and "Wearing the Inside Out," completes a trilogy of sorts within The Division Bell, dealing primarily with issues of communication.
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Posthumous FeatureStephen Hawking's voice once again concluded the Endless River (2014), making him the only person to appear posthumously on a Pink Floyd album.
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