Possibly the finest moment on The Division Bell, “Coming Back To The Life” is about as personal a piece as Gilmour has ever turned out. It possibly refers to the personal consequences of Floyd’s late Eighties Momentary Lapse Or Reason tour, and his renewed joie de vivre from his relationship with P...
[Verse 1]
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
[Verse 2]
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
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 3]
I took a heavenly ride through our silence
I knew the waiting had begun
And headed straight into the shining sun
[Guitar Solo]
Coming Back to Life was written by David Gilmour.
Coming Back to Life was produced by David Gilmour & Bob Ezrin.
Pink Floyd released Coming Back to Life on Mon Mar 28 1994.