Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Pts. 1-5 (Edited) Lyrics
Pink Floyd
Lyrics
Beyond the horizon of the place we lived when we were young
Remember when you were young
You shone like the Sun
Shine on, you crazy diamond !
Now there's a look in your eyes
Like black holes in the sky
Shine on, you crazy diamond !
You were caught on the crossfire
Of childhood and stardom
Blown on the steel breeze
Come on, you target for faraway laughter
Come on, you stranger, you legend, you martyr
And shine !
You reached for the secret too soon
You cried for the Moon.
Shine on, you crazy diamond !
Threatened by shadows at night
And exposed in the light
Shine on, you crazy diamond !
Well you wore out your welcome
With random precision
Rode on the steel breeze
Come on, you raver, you seer of visions
Come on, you painter, you piper, you prisoner
And shine !
Song & Lyrics Facts
Pink Floyd's Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Pts. 1-5 is a song from the progressive rock band's 1975 album Wish You Were Here.
It was written by Pink Floyd members Roger Waters, David Gilmour and Richard Wright with lyrics by Waters. The song features guitar solos by Gilmour and synthesizer parts by Wright. It was released as a single in the UK in December 1975 and reached number 15 on the charts. The song has become one of Pink Floyd's most popular songs and has been covered by many artists. The lyrics are about Syd Barrett, a former member of the band who had suffered from mental illness after leaving the group. The song reflects on his struggles and expresses regret for not being able to help him. Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Pts. 1-5 is considered one of the best examples of progressive rock and has been praised for its complex structure, instrumentation, and lyrical content.