Remember A Day
Pink Floyd · Relics [1971]
A day when you were young.
Free to play alone with time
Evening never came.
Sing a song that can't be sung
Without the morning's kiss
Queen - you shall be it if you wish
Look for your king
Why can't we play today
Why can't we stay that way
Climb your favorite apple tree
Try to catch the sun
Hide from your little brother's gun
Dream yourself away
Why can't we reach the sun
Why can't we blow the years away
Blow away
Blow away
Remember
Remember
Remember A Day
Released on the 1971 compilation Relics, "Remember A Day" stands as a pivotal moment in Pink Floyd's early discography. Recorded during their formative years, the track showcases the band's transition from psychedelic rock to the atmospheric, progressive sound that would define their later work. Featuring the distinctive vocal style of Syd Barrett, the song captures the group's experimental spirit and intricate studio techniques. While Barrett's contributions were later overshadowed by Roger Waters and David Gilmour following his departure, this recording remains a critical artifact of the band's initial creative phase. It serves as a testament to their ambition to push the boundaries of rock music, blending complex instrumentation with introspective themes before the emergence of their most famous albums.