Poles Apart
Pink Floyd
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Did you know, it was all going to go so wrong for you And did you see it was all going to be so right for me Why did we tell you then You were always the golden boy then And that you'd never lose that light in your eyes Hey you, did you ever realize what you'd become And did you see that it wasn't only me you were running from Did you know all the time but it never bothered you anyway Leading the blind while I stared out the steel in your eyes The rain fell slow, down on all the roofs of uncertainty I thought of you and the years and all the sadness fell away from me And did you know I never thought that you'd lose that light in your eyes
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Written by: Dave Gilmour, Nick Laird-Clowes, Polly Samson
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12 facts about this song
Album Classification"Poles Apart" is featured on the album "The Division Bell," which is the 14th studio album by the English progressive rock band, Pink Floyd.
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Release Date"The Division Bell" was released on March 28, 1994, although it's not clear on what specific date "Poles Apart" was recorded.
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SongwritersThe song "Poles Apart" was written by all three members of Pink Floyd - David Gilmour, Richard Wright and Nick Mason.
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Lyric ThemesThe lyrics to "Poles Apart" are believed to reference past members of the band, including founding member Syd Barrett and previous frontman Roger Waters.
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Composition"Poles Apart" features a unique composition with three sections - a melancholic guitar-driven part, a circus-themed interlude and a peaceful ending.
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Place on Album"Poles Apart" is the third track on "The Division Bell."
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Length of TrackThe song has a running time of approximately 7 minutes and 4 seconds, making it one of the longer tracks on the album.
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Unique Sound EffectsOne of the unique elements of "Poles Apart" is the sounds of a circus that form the background during the second part of the song.
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RecognitionDespite its deep lyrics and unique composition, "Poles Apart" did not receive widespread recognition or numerous accolades like some other Pink Floyd tracks.
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InterpretationSome fans interpret the song as David Gilmour’s way of expressing his feelings towards the turbulent history of Pink Floyd, drawing parallels between the song's lyrics and the band's journey.
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ReceptionDespite not achieving commercial success, "Poles Apart" is admired by fans and critics alike for its evocative lyrics and distinctive sound.
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Live PerformancesUnlike many other songs from "The Division Bell," "Poles Apart" has rarely been performed live by the band or by any of its members in solo projects.
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