Great Day for Freedom

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About Great Day for Freedom

"A Great Day for Freedom" is a song by Pink Floyd from their 1994 album, The Division Bell.


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On the day the wall came down
They threw the locks onto the ground
And with glasses high we raised a cry 
For freedom had arrived

On the day the wall came down
The Ship of Fools had finally run aground
Promises lit up the night like paper doves in flight

I dreamed you had left my side
No warmth not even pride remained
And even though you needed me
It was clear that I could not do a thing for you

Now life devalues day by day
As friends and neighbours turn away
And there's a change that, even with regret
Cannot be undone

Now frontiers shift like desert sands
While nations wash their bloodied hands
Of loyalty, of history, in shades of gray

I woke to the sound of drums
The music played, the morning sun streamed in
I turned and I looked at you
And all but the bitted residue slipped away 
Slipped away

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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: Dave Gilmour, Polly Samson

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"A Great Day for Freedom" is a song from Pink Floyd's 14th studio album, "The Division Bell," which was released in 1994.
Songwriters and Vocalist
The song was written by David Gilmour and Polly Samson. Gilmour, the band's guitarist, is also the lead vocalist on this track.
Song Inspiration
This song is inspired by the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the Cold War. It's a political commentary about the disillusionment that followed the initial euphoria of those events.
Disputed Interpretation
While the song is often interpreted as a commentary on the fall of the Berlin Wall, Gilmour himself stated it was more about personal freedom than geopolitical events.
Song Message
Gilmour explained in an interview that "A Great Day for Freedom" conveys that individual liberty can be quite terrifying, and freedom can lead to chaos if not handled properly.
Lyrics
The lyrics suggest a nostalgia for an ideal past that was lost, and a longing for a future characterized by freedom and unity.
Album Artwork
The cover of "The Division Bell" features two large metal heads facing each other, which symbolize communication- a recurring theme in the album and in "A Great Day for Freedom."
Live Performances
This song has been a staple in Gilmour's solo performances beyond his Pink Floyd days, included in his live album "Live in Gdańsk" in 2008.
Song Length
"A Great Day for Freedom" runs for approximately 4 minutes and 17 seconds in its original album release.
Chart Performance
Although it wasn't released as a single, the album "The Division Bell" topped the charts in the UK and the US, suggesting that this song would have reached a vast audience.

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