Young Lust
Pink Floyd · The Wall [1979]
Stranger in this town
Where are all the good times?
Who's gonna show this stranger around?
Ooooh, I need a dirty woman
Ooooh, I need a dirty girl
Will some woman in this desert land
Make me feel like a real man?
Take this rock and roll refugee
Oooh, baby set me free
Ooooh, I need a dirty woman
Ooooh, I need a dirty girl
Hello..?
Yes, a collect call for Mrs. Floyd from Mr. Floyd
Will you accept the charges from United States?
Oh, he hung up!
That's your residence, right?
I wonder why he hung up?
Is there supposed to be someone else there besides
your wife there to answer?"
Hello?
This is United States calling, are we reaching...
See he keeps hanging up, and it's a man answering
Young Lust
Released in 1979 on The Wall, "Young Lust" stands as a defining rock anthem that captures the raw energy of Pink Floyd's progressive style. The track features a driving rhythm section and soaring vocals that embody the album's exploration of isolation and rebellion. As a key component of Roger Waters' narrative, the song reflects the chaotic social dynamics of the era while maintaining the band's signature atmospheric depth. Its enduring popularity highlights its role in shaping the sound of late 1970s rock, influencing countless artists who followed. The recording remains a testament to the group's ability to blend complex instrumentation with emotionally charged performance, securing its place in the canon of classic rock music.