High Hopes
Pink Floyd · A Foot In The Door: The Best Of Pink Floyd [2011]
In a world of magnets and miracles
Our thoughts strayed constantly and without boundary
The ringing of the division bell had begun
Along the Long Road and on down the Causeway
Do they still meet there by the Cut
There was a ragged band that followed in our footsteps
Running before times took our dreams away
Leaving the myriad small creatures trying to tie us to the ground
To a life consumed by slow decay
The grass was greener
The light was brighter
With friends surrounded
The nights of wonder
Looking beyond the embers of bridges glowing behind us
To a glimpse of how green it was on the other side
Steps taken forwards but sleepwalking back again
Dragged by the force of some inner tide
At a higher altitude with flag unfurled
We reached the dizzy heights of that dreamed of world
Encumbered forever by desire and ambition
There's a hunger still unsatisfied
Our weary eyes still stray to the horizon
Though down this road we've been so many times
The grass was greener
The light was brighter
The taste was sweeter
The nights of wonder
With friends surrounded
The dawn myst glowing
The water flowing
The endless river
Forever and ever
KID: {gurbling) Hi.
MAN: Is that Charlie?
KID: Yes
MAN: Hello, Charlie.
(Kid hangs up)
MAN: Great. (Man hangs up)
High Hopes
Released on the 2011 compilation A Foot In The Door, "High Hopes" represents Pink Floyd's enduring ability to blend progressive rock structures with accessible pop sensibilities. While often associated with their later synth-driven era, this track showcases the band's signature atmospheric production and melodic clarity. The song stands as a testament to their capacity to craft anthemic tracks that resonate across decades, maintaining the intricate guitar work and layered vocals characteristic of their discography. It serves as a bridge between their psychedelic roots and their more electronic-oriented sound, demonstrating how the group consistently prioritized emotional depth and sonic texture in their recordings.