Raving And Drooling
Pink Floyd · Other Songs - Pink Floyd
I fell on his neck with a scream
He had a whole lotta
Terminal shock in his eyes
That's what you get
For pretending the rest are not real
Babbling and snapping
At far away flies
He will zig zag his way back
Through memories of boredom and pain
How does it feel
To be empty and angry and spaced?
Split up the middle
Between the illusion of safety in numbers
And the fist in your face
Raving And Drooling
Released as part of the 1980 film soundtrack for *More*, Pink Floyd's "Raving And Drooling" stands as a stark, atmospheric departure from the band's earlier progressive rock and art rock tendencies. The track features a minimalist composition driven by Richard Wright's haunting piano and David Gilmour's sparse vocals, creating a sense of surreal disorientation that mirrors the film's themes of alienation and societal decay. Unlike the dense, symphonic arrangements of their previous work, this recording embraces a looser, more experimental structure, reflecting the band's willingness to explore new sonic territories during the late 1970s and early 1980s. It remains a notable example of their ability to craft evocative, mood-based pieces that prioritize emotional resonance over traditional song structures.