Time
Pink Floyd
Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day You fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way Kicking around on a piece of ground in your home town Waiting for someone or something to show you the way ...
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Written by: David Jon Gilmour, Nicholas Berkeley Mason, George Roger Waters, Richard William Wright
10 facts about this song
Band Origination"Time" is a song by the English progressive rock band Pink Floyd. It was written by all four members of the band for their 1973 album, "The Dark Side of the Moon".
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Song LyricsThe lyrics to "Time" are often credited as being written solely by the bass player, Roger Waters, who was the primary lyricist for the band.
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Album Impact"Time" is a single song from the album, "The Dark Side of the Moon", which is considered one of Pink Floyd's greatest records. The album remained in the charts for 741 weeks from 1973 to 1988.
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Unique Sound EffectsThe song starts with a series of sound effects. These sound effects include alarm clocks, which were recorded specifically for this song by sound engineer Alan Parsons.
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Stand-Out Lyrical Theme"Time" deals with the theme of time passing and the realization of life's impermanence. It is a reflection on wasted time, which was a departure from the usual themes of rock music in the 1970s.
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Unusual Female VocalsUnlike most of Pink Floyd's catalogue, "Time" features backing vocals from female singers. The primary female vocalist on the track was Doris Troy.
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Uncustomary Drum SoloNick Mason, the band's drummer, essentially has a drum solo in "Time" for the first minute of the song, which is unusual for Pink Floyd's music.
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Serious Songwriting ApproachThe mature and philosophical lyrical content of "Time" represented a new direction in songwriting for Roger Waters, who would go on to address more serious and existential themes in his future work with Pink Floyd.
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Distinct Guitar WorkThe song is notable for its long, two-minute guitar solo played by David Gilmour, which is often regarded as one of the best of his career.
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Consistent Live PerformancesSince the release of "Time", the song has been included in the majority of Pink Floyd's live performances, speaking to its enduring popularity and significance.
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