Nobody Home
Pink Floyd · The Wall [1979]
I've got a bag with a toothbrush and a comb in.
When I'm a good dog they sometimes throw me a bone in.
I got elastic bands keeping my shoes on.
Got those swollen hand blues.
Got thirteen channels of shit on the TV to choose from.
I've got electric light
And I've got second sight.
I've got amazing
Powers of observation
And that is how I know
When I try to get through
On the telephone to you
There'll be nobody home.
I've got the obligatory Hendrix perm
And the inevitable pinhole burns
All down the front of my favorite satin shirt.
I've got nicotine stains on my fingers,
I've got a silver spoon on a chain.
I've got a grand piano to prop up my mortal remains.
I've got wild staring eyes
And I've got a strong urge to fly
But I've got nowhere to fly to,
(fly to, fly to, fly to)
Oooh Babe,
when I pick up the phone
There's still nobody home.
I've got a pair of Gohill's boots
But I got fading roots.
Nobody Home
Released in 1980 on The Wall, 'Nobody Home' stands as a haunting centerpiece in Pink Floyd's conceptual masterpiece. The track features the band's signature layered guitar work and synthesizer textures, driving a narrative of isolation and emotional detachment. Lyrically, it explores the feeling of being alone in a crowded world, a theme that resonates deeply within the album's broader critique of societal pressures and personal alienation. As part of the rock prog genre, the recording showcases the group's ability to blend orchestral arrangements with electronic elements, creating an atmospheric soundscape that defines their late-period output. The song remains a staple of their discography, often cited for its evocative mood and its role in cementing The Wall's status as a landmark in progressive rock history.