Lost For Words
Pink Floyd · The Division Bell [1994]
I was caught in a cauldron of hate
I felt persecuted and paralysed
I thought that everything else would just wait
While you are wasting your time on your enemies
Engulfed in a fever of spite
Beyond your tunnel vision reality fades
Like shadows into the night
To martyr yourself to caution
Is not going to help at all
Because there'll be no safety in numbers
When the Right One walks out of the door
Can you see your days blighted by darkness?
Is it true you beat your fists on the floor?
Stuck in a word of isolation
While the ivy grows over the door
So I open my door to my enemies
And I ask could we wipe the slate clean
But they tell me to please go fuck myself
You know you just can't win
Lost For Words
Released in 1994 on The Division Bell, 'Lost For Words' stands as a pivotal track in Pink Floyd's late-career discography. Recorded with David Gilmour and Nick Mason, the song features a distinctive acoustic guitar intro that sets a reflective tone before building into a driving, rhythmic rock section. The composition reflects the band's exploration of modernity and communication in the mid-1990s, utilizing synthesizers alongside traditional instrumentation to create a soundscape that bridges their progressive rock roots with contemporary production. As a key component of the album's narrative, the track exemplifies the group's ability to craft complex, atmospheric pieces that resonate with listeners seeking depth and emotional resonance in their music.