The Epic Story Behind Pink Floyd’s “Echoes”

The Epic Story Behind Pink Floyd's "Echoes"

“Echoes” is the crown jewel of Pink Floyd’s 1971 album Meddle. At over 23 minutes long, this prog rock masterpiece takes up the entire second side of the record. “Echoes” represents the band finally finding their artistic voice after years of experimentation. Through atmospheric guitars, hypnotic rhythms, philosophical lyrics and avant-garde construction, “Echoes” remains one…

Pink Floyd “Two Lost Souls Swimming in a Fishbowl”: What Roger Waters Really Meant

What Does Two Lost Souls Swimming in a Fishbowl Mean?

If you’ve ever heard the song “Wish You Were Here” by the classic rock band Pink Floyd, you may have wondered what these lyrics mean: “We’re just two lost souls/Swimming in a fish bowl/Year after year.” It’s one of the most famous lines from the song. But what does it really mean to be “two…