Free Four

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About Free Four

"Free Four" is a song by the English rock band Pink Floyd, written by Roger Waters and released on the band's 1972 album Obscured by Clouds.


Year:
1972
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The memories of a man in his old age
Are the deeds of a man in his prime.
You shuffle in gloom of the sickroom
And talk to yourself as you die.

Life is a short, warm moment
And death is a long cold rest.
You get your chance to try in the twinkling of an eye:
Eighty years, with luck, or even less.

So all aboard for the American tour,
And maybe you'll make it to the top.
And mind how you go, and I can tell you, 'cause I know
You may find it hard to get off.

You are the angel of death
And I am the dead man's son.
And he was buried like a mole in a fox hole.
And everyone is still in the run.

And who is the master of fox hounds?
And who says the hunt has begun?
And who calls the tune in the courtroom?
And who beats the funeral drum?

The memories of a man in his old age
Are the deeds of a man in his prime.
You shuffle in gloom in the sickroom
And talk to yourself till you die.

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Written by: ROGER WATERS

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12 facts about this song

Musical Genre
"Free Four" is a song by Pink Floyd, which melds elements of progressive rock with a distinctive folk rock sound.
Album History
The track appears on the band's 1972 album, "Obscured by Clouds", which was primarily a soundtrack for the French film "La Vallée."
Unique Feature
Despite being primarily a progressive and psychedelic rock band, "Free Four" was one of the rare songs of Pink Floyd that had a pop-oriented structure.
Popularity
It was one of the most popular tracks on the album and was released as a single in the United States, reaching number 49 on the Cash Box Top 100 Singles chart.
Songwriting
The song was written by Roger Waters, who also provided the vocals. It marked one of Waters' earliest explorations of life and death themes which later became a signature in Pink Floyd’s music, particularly in "The Wall" and "The Dark Side of the Moon."
Title Significance
The title "Free Four" references the song's time signature, which is in 4/4 time, a common time signature for pop and rock music.
Lyrics
It is one of the more lyrically straightforward songs from Pink Floyd, talking about funerals, legacies, and the inevitability of death.
Commercial Usage
"Free Four" was used in several commercials in the United States due to its catchy tune, a bit of an oddity considering Pink Floyd's typically complex and progressive musical style.
Sound Effects
Unusual for a Pink Floyd song of this era, it begins with a second-long sound of chirping birds.
Live Performances
Despite its popularity, the song was never performed live by the band.
Film Usage
The song is also featured in the movies "The Big Short" (2015) and "Everybody Wants Some!!" (2016) on their official soundtracks.
Cover Version
American rock band Gov't Mule covered the song for their "Dark Side of the Mule" tribute album to Pink Floyd.

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