This song has been described as “the sound of insanity”, with the disjointed lyrics and jarring and off key backing music.
It was the last song Syd Barrett wrote for Pink Floyd, before his mental breakdown (most likely brought on by an overuse of acid and underlying mental illness).
Despite its di...
[Verse 1]
It’s awfully considerate of you to think of me here
And I’m most obliged to you for making it clear
That I’m not here
And I never knew the moon could be so big
And I never knew the moon could be so blue
And I’m grateful that you threw away my old shoes
And brought me here instead dressed in red
And I’m wondering who could be writing this song
[Verse 2]
I don’t care if the sun don’t shine
And I don’t care if nothing is mine
And I don’t care if I’m nervous with you
I’ll do my loving in the winter
[Instrumental Interlude]
(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
[Verse 3]
And the sea isn’t green
And I love the Queen
And what exactly is a dream?
And what exactly is a joke?
Jugband Blues was written by Syd Barrett.
Jugband Blues was produced by Norman Smith.
Pink Floyd released Jugband Blues on Sat Jun 29 1968.