Bike
Pink Floyd · Relics [1971]
It's got a basket, a bell that rings and
Things to make it look good.
I'd give it to you if I could, but I borrowed it.
You're the kind of girl that fits in with my world.
I'll give you anything, ev'rything if you want things.
I've got a cloak. It's a bit of a joke.
There's a tear up the front. It's red and black.
I've had it for months.
If you think it could look good, then I guess it should.
You're the kind of girl that fits in with my world.
I'll give you anything, ev'rything if you want things.
I know a mouse, and he hasn't got a house.
I don't know why. I call him Gerald.
He's getting rather old, but he's a good mouse.
You're the kind of girl that fits in with my world.
I'll give you anything, ev'rything if you want things.
I've got a clan of gingerbread men.
Here a man, there a man, lots of gingerbread men.
Take a couple if you wish. They're on the dish.
You're the kind of girl that fits in with my world.
I'll give you anything, ev'rything if you want things.
I know a room of musical tunes.
Some rhyme, some ching. Most of them are clockwork.
Let's go into the other room and make them work.
Bike
Bike is a standout instrumental track from Pink Floyd's early catalog, appearing on the 1971 compilation Relics. The piece captures the band's signature psychedelic and progressive rock sensibilities, characterized by atmospheric textures and dynamic shifts. While often associated with the era of their seminal albums, this recording highlights the group's ability to craft compelling soundscapes without relying on vocals. The composition reflects the experimental nature of their mid-to-late 1960s output, showcasing the interplay between guitar, bass, and drums that defined their live performances during that period. As a key song in their discography, Bike exemplifies the sonic exploration that would later evolve into the more complex structures found on The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall.