Keep Talking

Pink Floyd

About Keep Talking

"Keep Talking" is a song from Pink Floyd's 1994 album, The Division Bell.


Year:
1995
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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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Pink Floyd were an English rock band formed in London. They achieved international acclaim with their progressive and psychedelic music. more »

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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."
Release Year
The song was released as part of the album in 1994.
Chart Performance
"Keep Talking" reached number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the United States in 1994.
Lyrics Inspiration
The lyrics are inspired by and feature snippets of a phone conversation between physicist Stephen Hawking and an interviewer.
Stephen Hawking Inclusion
The voice soundbite of Stephen Hawking was taken from a BT advert. This is the only Pink Floyd song that features Hawking's voice.
Song Theme
The main theme of the song emphasizes the importance of communication in resolving problems and issues.
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.
Music Video
A music video for the track was directed by Storm Thorgerson, a long-time collaborator with Pink Floyd.
Live Performances
Despite 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.
Reception
The song was well received by fans and critics alike for its dynamic progression, powerful lyrics, and engaging guitar works.
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.
Posthumous Feature
Stephen 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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