Welcome to the Machine
Pink Floyd
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Welcome my son, welcome to the machine Where have you been? It's alright we know where you've been You've been in the pipeline, filling in time Provided with toys and 'scouting for boys' You brought a guitar to punish your ma And you didn't like school, and you Know you're nobody's fool So welcome to the machine Welcome my son, welcome to the machine What did you dream? It's alright we told you what to dream You dreamed of a big star He played a mean guitar He always ate in the Steak Bar He loved to drive in his Jaguar So welcome to the machine
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Written by: George Roger Waters
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10 facts about this song
Origins"Welcome to the Machine" is a track from Pink Floyd's ninth studio album called "Wish You Were Here," which was released in 1975.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Roger Waters, who was the bassist and vocalist of Pink Floyd.
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DurationClocking in at 7 minutes and 31 seconds, "Welcome to the Machine" is one of the longer tracks on the "Wish You Were Here" album.
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Sound Production"Welcome to the Machine" is remarkable for its rich sound design, which includes the use of synthesisers and a series of sound effects that mimic various mechanical noises, hence the title.
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Music VideoThe song's accompanying music video, directed by Gerald Scarfe, is a disturbing animation that showcases the dehumanizing effects of technology.
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Song ThemeLyrically, the song is a critique of the music industry, presenting it as a dehumanizing entity that treats artists as products rather than people.
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Song InterpretationRoger Waters intended "Welcome to the Machine" as a commentary on the commodification of art and the alienation of artists in the capitalist system.
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First Live PerformanceThe song was first performed live during Pink Floyd's 1977 "In the Flesh Tour".
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Cover Versions"Welcome to the Machine" has been covered by several artists throughout the years, including the rock band Shadow Gallery.
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ReinterpretationIn 2016, Pink Floyd released a surround sound version of "Welcome to the Machine" as part of their immersive box set, The Early Years 1965–1972, breathing new life into the classic track.
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