Coming Back To Life

Pink Floyd · The Division Bell [1994]

Where were you when I was burned and broken

While the days slipped by from my window watching

And where were you when I was hurt and I was helpless

'Cause the things you say and the things you do surround me

While you were hanging yourself on someone else's words

Dying to believe in what you heard

I was staring straight into the shining sun

Lost in thought and lost in time

While the seeds of life and the seeds of change were planted

Outside the rain fell dark and slow

While I pondered on this dangerous but irresistible pastime

I took a heavenly ride through our silence

I knew the moment had arrived

For killing the past and coming back to life

I took a heavenly ride through our silence

I knew the waiting had begun

And headed straight... into the shining sun

Coming Back To Life

Released on The Division Bell in 1994, "Coming Back To Life" stands as a pivotal track in Pink Floyd's discography, marking their return to studio recording after a decade-long hiatus. The song exemplifies the band's signature progressive rock sound, blending intricate guitar work with synthesizers to create a dynamic atmosphere that reflects themes of resilience and renewal. Distinguished by its memorable melody and Richard Wright's atmospheric keyboards, the recording serves as a testament to the group's ability to evolve while maintaining their core identity. It remains a defining piece of late-period Floyd, capturing the optimism and musical maturity characteristic of their final major album before their eventual dissolution.