Cymbaline
Pink Floyd
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The path you tread is narrow And the drop is shear and very high The ravens all are watching From a vantage point nearby Apprehension creeping Like a tube-train up your spine Will the tightrope reach the end Will the final couplet rhyme And it's high time Cymbaline It's high time Cymbaline Please wake me A butterfly with broken wings Is falling by your side The ravens all are closing in And there's nowhere you can hide Your manager and agent Are both busy on the phone Selling coloured photographs To magazines back home And it's high time Cymbaline It's high time Cymbaline Please wake me The lines converging where you stand They must have moved the picture plane The leaves are heavy around your feet You hear the thunder of the train And suddenly it strikes you That they're moving into range Doctor Strange is always changing size And it's high time Cymbaline It's high time Cymbaline Please wake me And it's high time Cymbaline It's high time Cymbaline Please wake me
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Written by: DAVE BROCK, NICK TURNER
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12 facts about this song
Band History"Cymbaline" is a track by the British rock band "Pink Floyd," widely known for their innovative psychedelic music and philosophical lyrics.
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Album PlacementThe song is featured on the band's third studio album, "More," released in 1969, which also served as a soundtrack to Barbet Schroeder's film of the same name.
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Songwriter"Cymbaline" was penned by Roger Waters, the primary songwriter of Pink Floyd during his time with the band.
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Musical CompositionFeaturing a syncopated drum beat, melodic guitar work, and mournful lyrics, "Cymbaline" exemplifies the band's early exploration of progressive and psychedelic rock.
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Live PerformancesDespite not being as well-known as other tracks, "Cymbaline" was a staple of Pink Floyd's live shows in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "Cymbaline" delve into themes of fear, notably fear of the dark and of nightmares. This is a central concept in much of Pink Floyd's later work.
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Song Character"Cymbaline" is one of the few "Pink Floyd" songs that named a character. In this case, it mentions Dr. Strange, which is believed to be a reference to the Marvel Comics character.
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Sound Effect"Cymbaline" includes a unique sound effect in its bridge. The footsteps and the door creaking open were pre-recorded and played during live performances, often startling audiences.
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Live VariationsDuring live performances, "Cymbaline" often included a long organ interlude which was not presented in the studio version.
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Film UseIn Schroeder's film "More," "Cymbaline" is played during a scene where the main characters, Estelle and Stefan, explore the island of Ibiza.
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Unique FeatureThis song is unique because it is one of the few Pink Floyd songs that does not have any instrumental parts. "Cymbaline" is fully vocal, with Roger Waters singing throughout the entire song.
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Notable VersionsA notable version of "Cymbaline" is featured on the 1970 compilation album "Masters of Rock," which presents a live recording from an Amsterdam concert.
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