Mother is actually a really sad song, it’s about an overbearing mum Molly coddling her son by not letting him be a boy and do the things he wants to. This is because she lost her husband in the war and is terrified of losing her son. It's all done through love, but has a negative effect on him creating bricks in his wall of isolation. That's why he says at the end, "Mother did it need to be so high". Also, when a song can affect you so greatly it's powerful, there's nothing wrong with exposing yourself to those feelings and especially appreciating your Mom.
Exactly, it's a sad song about a mother who stifles and suffocates her child by being overbearing. It's easy too miss the meaning of this song when you don't know the whole story of the wall. It's a wall of psychological isolation and emotional disconnection that she helps Pink build. Listening to the whole album start to finish tells the story.
@@jessicab743 'mother's going to put all of her fears into to you, mother's going to make all your nightmares come true'.. mothers and fathers do this all the time "if you do this, or do that bad things will happen to you" .. that's not necessarily negative but constructive (protective). Some people see this song as negative but it's actually very accurate subjectively. even as part of the concept of this album the mother is never portrayed as a negative figure.
It's a tough song about an overly protective mother. Her coddling has trapped her son and not let him spread his wings and find himself. He ends up broken and asking, "did that wall have to be so high?" because it's ultimately being a detriment to him.
I don't pretend to be some all knowing song analyst or anything. But I've seen a lot of reactions to this song; and I don't really get how most reactors can possibly think this is a warm wholesome song about a mother's love.
@@LeviAckerman-cb5ji So true. They all seem to not hear the line "mama's gonna make all of your nightmares come true, mama's gonna put all of her fears into you".
As others have said this album really needs to be listened to in it’s entirety to really feel it’s impact. It’s themes of isolation and the way life scars us into building walls around ourselves is universal & very powerful.
"sink" - "she won't let you fly, but she might let you sink." - she doesn't want her chick to fly, to flee the nest and she is prepared to let her child sink, to fail, rather than see that happen. Her son sinking with her is better than him flying without her
This is a heartbreaking song. Roger Waters, the bassist, sings the little boy's lines ("Mother, will they drop the bomb?" etc.), and David Gilmour, the guitarist, sings the mother's lines ("hush now, baby, baby, don't you cry" etc.); and as Cadinho Merireles points out below, the song is about a well-intentioned but over-protective mother feeding into her son building the wall that separates him from others in the world. The whole album is brilliant, but I understand that the channel is set up more for individual songs, which I get and don't criticize. Thank you for all you do! Peace!
I really hope they listen to entire albums once they react to enough singles from them. Pink Floyd is truly meant to be listened to all at once, from beginning to the end. And one really misses the full Pink Floyd experience when only reacting to singles. Particularly with the story that "The Wall" tells. Amber is such a fan, I feel bad that she is missing out on the full experience of a band she so obviously loves. Someday, she will experience them the way they are meant to be fully experienced. And if she thinks they blow her mind now, well, wow, just wait! I think a work around for them would be to react to the movie Pink Floyd The Wall. They can experience the full concept of the album in a way that work for their reaciton channels, albeit the movie reaction channel.
@@SkepticCyclist Yes, and I think Roger plays acoustic guitar too on this track. Although you're right to allude to the fact that a number of PF's bass tracks were done by David.
They're not into it. They're not into any of this music. They're suffering for that paycheck. Especially J. Can't you see it? Chair wiggling for dollars. Easy money.
As I’m seeing Amber smile during the moms part I’m thinking they really haven’t caught on to the lyrics. As many others have said, it’s about an overbearing coddling mother “she won’t let you fly but she might let you sing”. The song is actually quite sad, the mom is going to help him build a wall and contribute to his complete isolation. The last line “mama, did it need to be so high” always gets me 😢. Every response the mom gives him is chillin “mama’s gonna make all of your nightmares come true” “mama’s gonna put all of her fears into you”.
Yeah, I think part of the issue (besides just listening to a song for the first time and missing some lyrics as they go by, which happens to everyone on various songs in their lives) is that if you don't know what "the wall" as a metaphor is referring to in the context of the story, it can be easy to just dismiss or ignore the lines that mention it or point to it on a first listen. I mean, the song is intentionally head-faking in the direction of "oh, mother's taking care of her baby" (which is what makes the turn in those lines so dark) so I can see how someone listening to it for the first time and with no knowledge about the theme of the album or the meaning of the title might miss it until a subsequent listen.
"sink" - "she won't let you fly, but she might let you sink." - she doesn't want her chick to fly, to flee the nest and she is prepared to let her child sink, to fail, rather than see that happen. Her son sinking with her is better than him flying without her.
If they had the lyrics pulled up this would have been much different but because Pink Floyd puts in a different place the sounds grab you and the words get lost sometimes
Ironically my two favorite guitarists so you have good taste. Buck Dharma from Blue Oyster Cult would be my 3rd. He has some of the same abilities. Check out "Then came the last days of may" sometime. Live versions will be the best.
Phil Manzanera (of Roxy Music fame) is a friend of David Gilmour's and cut from that same cloth (nary a wasted note, not a moment of overindulge). He's a really underrated guitarist, even though his band was one of the UK's best for a decade.
Pink Floyd is probably the best band that ever was. When every song hell every word and note will take you on a personal journey kinda says it all. I mean Dark Side of the Moon was one the top 100 for over 13 years. What other band has ever done that? The craziest thing is their music is just as relevant today as it was back then. Just timeless.
As mentioned, The Wall is supposed to be listened to as a narrative rather than as individual songs...... Together, the context makes a lot more sense.....
4:52 *Enter Jeff Porcaro!* Yes indeed! Toto's drummer actually was hired to play the drums on the album, for a few songs, mother being one of them. This passage 4:52 not only have one of the most pristine guitar solos ever recorded, but also the tastiest drums ever slammed! The way Jeff flows is superior to anything else, and that off-beat bell never seizes to put a smile on my face. RIP JEFF
The Wall, Dark Side of the Moon, and Animals are all albums that are only, truly, understood and appreciated when listened from beginning to end. One song is like randomly reading one chapter from a novel.
Nah, Animals is just bits and pieces. They had been playing 'Raving and Drooling' (Sheep) and 'You Gotta Be Crazy' (Dogs) for ages in different forms. TW, DSOTM and WYWH were the three written as albums. TFC was just leftovers.
The line that stands out the most for me is "Mother's gonna keep you here under her wing, she won't let you fly, but she might let you sing". The two things that birds have are the ability to fly and the ability to sing. It's heartbreaking that mother won't let her baby fly.
Saw the movie at a midnight showing at the Egyptian Theater in Boise [which was about an hour away from us] when I was in High School, about 1980 with my best friend. What an experience.
I remember 40 years ago going to the Hayden Planetarium in NYC to see Laserium (featuring the music of Pink Floyd). We would do a little pre-game prep and just go chill and vibe out for about 2 hours. It was amazing! #laserium #pinkfloyd
No importa en inglés o en cualquier idioma es la misma interpretación cuando una madre es sobre protectora y no deja crecer a su hijo. Quizás vivimos las mismas situaciones en todo el mundo. I love this song. Saludos desde Ecuador
One of Floyd's very best. The mood and tone of this song is just outstanding along with the simple opening that subtly adds musical elements building into a very rich sound. Just beautiful.
Experiencing the entire album IS a great idea. Enjoying individual songs is how most of us got introduced to the mastery of Pink Floyd. The good people of FM radio played what they could, and encouraged us to jump on board. However you get there, it’s worth the effort and the rewards are endless.
The Wall was my first of 4 Pink Floyd concerts, I saw them in Feb of 1980 at the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York, I loved them for years before that but that is when I would say I became a die-hard Floydian
I SO love you two. Ya'll are so into whatever you listen to. It blows my mind because it reminds me of Me. Ya'll appreciate so many different kinds of music which I so RESECT. You guys are AWESOME. I love you. Keep It Up!!! Two beautiful people doing what you do and sharing it with us. Great Job.
This song always makes me ball like a baby...I lost my beautiful, overprotective mother when I was just a child. And despite her overprotective tendencies, I know it only came from a place of love. I would do anything to just have a few more years of her overprotectiveness in my life...and due to suffering from self inflicted addiction problems, the last line of 'mother did it need to be so, high'...just puts a nail in the coffin for me. :( Yo if you still have your mumma, please give her a cuddle for me... don't tell her why, just hug her. X
It's really hard to digest this without hearing the entire album as a whole. As much as I like to see Amber smile, with the true meaning behind this song it's not a smiler.
The album "The Wall" was more of a story. It was more lyrical than their previous albums, with shorter songs. For some more great songs off the Wall check out, "In The Flesh", "Young Lust", "Goodbye Blue Sky" or "Run Like Hell"
Pink Floyd is the music that I grew up to. I got the album Dark Side of the Moon when it came out and was so excited when The Wall was released. My cousin got the quadraphonic version of Wish You Were Here.
You should read the lyrics to "Mother". It's not nice. It's domineering. Mama's going to make all of your nightmares come true / Mama's gonna put all of her fears into you............etc. The three elements that drove "Pink" over the edge were his father's death, his domineering mother, and a cruel schoolmaster.
There are a number of live versions of this song on RUclips ... worth watching to see the interchange of the band when performing. Even some versions with guests joining them.
As comforting as this song made Amber feel, it's really a song about an over bearing, controlling mother...which helped lead to Pink building The Wall. I knew you two would love it. I suggest Young Lust, In the Flesh, Run Like Hell, and Nobody Home also off of The Wall
The “Wall” actually represents keeping people out of his life and his mother is overbearing and wants to help him do that. It’s actually a sad song of a controlling mom.
You really should watch the film The Wall, peeps; it's intense and visceral at times but it's visually stunning(if you ever get a chance to see it on a big screen with big speakers!!)and the story told on film with the album is beautiful, and powerful. Do enjoy, perhaps with some of that scotch that J enjoys, as it's visual beauty is also very invitingly trippy; remember, it's Pink Floyd! Either way, enjoy!
Great reaction. Honestly, there always seems a difference of perception on this song. It was meant to be a sad song about an over protective Mother who shields her son and doesn’t let him live his own life. However, lately a lot of reactors see the mother as loving and looking out for the son. Crazy how times & perception changes over the years
It seems obvious that the relationship is unhealthy if you catch the disturbing lyrics, though: "...Mama's gonna make all of your nightmares come true/Mama's gonna put all of her fears into you......She won't let you fly but she might let you sing..." I knew this song long before I had children, and took it as a warning not to hold too tightly.
I don't think perceptions have changed, I think it's just that reactors are hearing it for the first time and missing the relevance of certain lines (or missing the lines altogether) specifically because it's their first listen. With this song in particular, the lyrics are kind of doing a head-fake in the direction of "oh, mother's taking care of her baby..." - because that's sort of the point, right? That mother *thinks* she's doing the right thing but really she's unknowingly passing her neuroses down to her child in a way that both characters in the song don't even see - and so I can see how someone on a first listen might catch the seeming gist of the lyrics but miss the subtle reveal of the more sinister lines (especially if, at that moment, they happen to be paying more attention to the instruments or are distracted with wondering when the spacy sounds they expect from PF are going to kick in). Tbh, there are a lot of reaction channels that will never understand what the lyrics of various songs are saying because they're only listening at a surface level and are (a) not bright enough to parse the meaning of the lyrics, and/or (b) simply don't bother trying because they don't actually care and the only reason they're doing the video is to knock out a song that will grab views from the nostalgia crowd. J&A are not those people. They often process the meanings of songs (and do so very well) and seem to genuinely listen to, experience, and absorb the music in the moment and into their lives more than the vast majority of non-vocal coach reactors out there. But, like anyone, they'll sometimes miss the bigger picture on a first listen. Also, I've noticed a number of reactors who react to isolated songs from The Wall don't understand what the idea of "the wall" is referring to. It's obvious once you know but, to many folks who are hearing a song from this album for the first time, it just sounds like an abstract image or metaphor and they let it go by without connecting it to the other lyrics.
@@johnplaysgames3120 "J&A are not those people."? Youre' joking, right? Churning out 3 vids a day every day for the last 3 years and you think they're not doing it for the views?? Thats hilarious.
You have to see the movie!!!!! It all comes together after that. Each song is great on its own. But put in order and in context will drive you to a new Pink Floyd reality!
This is a very dark song by Pink Floyd. The mother is not a nice, loving mom, but instead trying to hold her son down to the point that she will even help him build a wall to keep out the world. Terrific song, tho! Haunting.
Understanding why the “mom” is this way though can only be explained by a mom going through loss and the fear of possibly loosing her baby is more than she can handle. It was this way for a lot of women after and during WWII… a generation of overbearing mothers that had to keep their kids from flying because the child’s pain would be more than they could imagine
So beautiful, yet so sad. The beautiful strumming of the guitars are mesmerizing as this young man's life is being destroyed by his Mother. One of the best of Pink Floyd. I think you need to listen again now you know the story behind the song. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️ ❤️ 🇨🇦🇨🇦
The Wall album more than most makes it hard to get the full effect of the album's message by listening to the songs sporadically. There is a defined and purposeful tone in the album as a whole that tells a story of desperation and isolation while delivering the awesome Pink Floyd sound we love.
"Mother did it need to be so high?" This song reminds me of a guy I went to college with who had a super oppressive mother who just would not let him experience anything and I always felt so sorry for him. We tried to include him in things but he always had to check in or go home to appease his mom. Sad.
The Wall is one of the greatest concept albums of all time. Top 3 concept albums for me are The Wall- Pink Floyd, Tommy- The Who, & Operation Mindcrime- Queensryche! All of which are stunning when heard from first song to last in order in one sitting. 👍
I couldnt get into the who's Tommy..maybe because im not a big who fan. I like maybe two of their songs. Now Operation Mindcrime is a masterpiece but sadly, the follow up/sequel to it sucked beyond belief....totally forgettable. I was so excited when it csame out..bought it the day of release. Took it home, listened to it one time and never again. Wound up giving it to as girl i know and she had the same reaction. I told her she could throw it away if she wanted. Its that bad.
You should listen to the whole album, and watch the movie. It's an entire story so it's hard to fully understand some of the songs without hearing the others. Thanks for doing some more Pink Floyd!
Is there Anybody….Out There!….in 10-2024? Been listening for 50 yrs now.Just can’t wear it out!And watching reactions gives use a sense of listening to it anew somewhat.There music is generational.I bet it will be listened to 100 years from now!Truly timeless.
Its the choke in the way he asks "for me?" and "to me?" that is the raw emotion in this song. Then the final shriveller of "you'll always be baby to me" The sugar is actually salt
Yes this is classic track. Hits even harder when you see it in the same titled film, "the wall" with Bob geldolf. That film really had a big impact on me. Pink Floyd forever.
Across the universe movie. Amber you will love it. All the actors are named after Beatles characters such as Prudence, Sexy Sadie, Lucy Etc. All the songs in the movie are Beatles Tunes. Great movie you guys should react to it. Peace ✌️
After all these years I’m stunned to learn that Jeff Porcaro is playing drums on this. I always thought Nick Mason was mediocre but had a shining moment on this song. But I was wrong. Another testament to the greatness of Jeff Porcaro.
This is the "devouring mother" that Jung talks about. It's a mother who intentionally over protects her son, sabotaging him and preventing his growth. It's actually a very sad song.
One of the best albums of all time! I used to listen to it over and over driving around in my car and had all the lyrics memorized. Thank you for this reaction video and glad to see you enjoy Pink Floyd as much as I do!
Hey guys! I haven't watched the full video yet but I had to get this out before I forgot lol. Since it's Christmas season I thought you might want some Christmas song suggestions and I wanted to suggest the song Merry Christmas from the Family by Robert Earl Keen. It's one we listen to every year on a loop lol. If ya'll decide to give it a listen I hope you enjoy it as much as I do lol 😊
Actually on one of your movie nights I would highly recommend watching PINK FLOYD 's The Wall. It's about a boy's Journey going into manhood and his trauma/transformation into mental illness. It's incredibly accurate. And a great movie too... 👍 Also this live "video version" from 1980 is great !
This song is extremely dark about a psychotic mother who’s so mad that dad died in the war and doesn’t want poor Pink to ever live his life without her.
@@nealm6764 amateur psychologists you got jokes. They portray in the movie and the stage show as this insane overprotective mom. Go back and watch the imagery they use in the movie and the stage show and then come back and tell me I’m an amateur psychologist smart guy.
@@seandobson6221 Ok, I was just reacting to the song. I certainly felt a lot of those from my mother. Misguided love and protectiveness and not psychopathy. The movie was way to dark for me to ever want to subject myself to watching it. Once you have been through some sh*t you don't need someone else's nightmares to feel that way. But I do take back the cheap shot I made, after your explanation.
That was so groundbreaking when it came out. Think it was 1980 or maybe it was 1979. A huge step forward for them but also it kind of fit with the changing into the '80s and the invention of mtv. It's the beginning of social media I suppose. Nobody ever really had something like that before.
The neat thing about music is how different people come up with different perceptions to song meanings. It's difficult to do albums in this reaction format, but both of you would thoroughly enjoy listening to this album in it's entirety and then watching the film. This would bring the story and the great music together for both of you full circle. As so many others have said, his mother was egregiously overprotective due to the death of her husband and it built a psychological "wall" up that wouldn't "let her son experience things/life on his own."
Like others have said, this song is not a warm remembrance of your dear mom taking care of you. It's about an over-protective mother smothering her son's development in the wake of the loss of her husband ('Pink's' father) during WWII. The Wall is not a collection of songs to be played on shuffle mode. The Wall is a brilliant concept album presented in story form. It is designed to be listened to from start to finish. When you do that you will have the full context of each song. Please treat yourself and listen to The Wall as it was designed.
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Mother is actually a really sad song, it’s about an overbearing mum Molly coddling her son by not letting him be a boy and do the things he wants to. This is because she lost her husband in the war and is terrified of losing her son. It's all done through love, but has a negative effect on him creating bricks in his wall of isolation. That's why he says at the end, "Mother did it need to be so high".
Also, when a song can affect you so greatly it's powerful, there's nothing wrong with exposing yourself to those feelings and especially appreciating your Mom.
yeah this album deserves a total listen all the way through. Better yet, watch Roger's live show. So powerful.
Exactly, it's a sad song about a mother who stifles and suffocates her child by being overbearing. It's easy too miss the meaning of this song when you don't know the whole story of the wall. It's a wall of psychological isolation and emotional disconnection that she helps Pink build. Listening to the whole album start to finish tells the story.
This song is true of all mothers to some extent
@@LexwellLavers INCORRECT BY MILES.
@@jessicab743 'mother's going to put all of her fears into to you, mother's going to make all your nightmares come true'.. mothers and fathers do this all the time "if you do this, or do that bad things will happen to you" .. that's not necessarily negative but constructive (protective). Some people see this song as negative but it's actually very accurate subjectively. even as part of the concept of this album the mother is never portrayed as a negative figure.
It's a tough song about an overly protective mother. Her coddling has trapped her son and not let him spread his wings and find himself. He ends up broken and asking, "did that wall have to be so high?" because it's ultimately being a detriment to him.
I don't pretend to be some all knowing song analyst or anything. But I've seen a lot of reactions to this song; and I don't really get how most reactors can possibly think this is a warm wholesome song about a mother's love.
And not once is a father figure mentioned. Cool melody about a toxic relationship.
@@LeviAckerman-cb5ji So true. They all seem to not hear the line "mama's gonna make all of your nightmares come true, mama's gonna put all of her fears into you".
She built a wall to encase him. For herself mostly. So high. Toxic femininity :D
Glad to hear from these comments that I'm not the only one that doesn't get how people think this is a sentimental song about a caring mother!
"Mother's gonna keep baby healthy and clean." One of the most menacing lines ever written. Cleverly disguised in subtlety and tender loving kindness.
Gilmour's guitar solos are transcendent....no one can bend those notes and touch your soul like he can.....
My favorite guitar player; I'd love to be able to play like him...maybe someday (I dream I can play like that).
@@michelerosevear7466 I tried to copy this solo, I dropped my guitar and walked away.
solo David Gilmour ~ "No Way Out Of Here", "Raise My Rent", "So Far Away", "I Cant Breathe Anymore" and "No Way"....
@@Chris.Davis.2 don't feel bad. Pink Floyd's own drummer Nick Mason couldn't play this song. Jeff Porcaro had to bail him out.
Facts 👍🏽
As others have said this album really needs to be listened to in it’s entirety to really feel it’s impact.
It’s themes of isolation and the way life scars us into building walls around ourselves is universal & very powerful.
“She won’t let you fly, but she might let you sing” is all you need for this one. That line gives me chills.
And mother will always find out where you've been....
Just to double up on the creepiness.
"sink" - "she won't let you fly, but she might let you sink." - she doesn't want her chick to fly, to flee the nest and she is prepared to let her child sink, to fail, rather than see that happen. Her son sinking with her is better than him flying without her
@@dctbass ok, but the lyric is sing, not sink.
This is a heartbreaking song. Roger Waters, the bassist, sings the little boy's lines ("Mother, will they drop the bomb?" etc.), and David Gilmour, the guitarist, sings the mother's lines ("hush now, baby, baby, don't you cry" etc.); and as Cadinho Merireles points out below, the song is about a well-intentioned but over-protective mother feeding into her son building the wall that separates him from others in the world. The whole album is brilliant, but I understand that the channel is set up more for individual songs, which I get and don't criticize. Thank you for all you do! Peace!
I really hope they listen to entire albums once they react to enough singles from them. Pink Floyd is truly meant to be listened to all at once, from beginning to the end. And one really misses the full Pink Floyd experience when only reacting to singles. Particularly with the story that "The Wall" tells. Amber is such a fan, I feel bad that she is missing out on the full experience of a band she so obviously loves. Someday, she will experience them the way they are meant to be fully experienced. And if she thinks they blow her mind now, well, wow, just wait!
I think a work around for them would be to react to the movie Pink Floyd The Wall. They can experience the full concept of the album in a way that work for their reaciton channels, albeit the movie reaction channel.
they do that again on Comfortably Numb where Roger is the doctor and David is "Pink" the patient.
Actually, David is playing acoustic guitar in this song, not the bass. Wright plays the bass lines on the keyboard for this song
@@SkepticCyclist Yes, and I think Roger plays acoustic guitar too on this track. Although you're right to allude to the fact that a number of PF's bass tracks were done by David.
They're not into it. They're not into any of this music. They're suffering for that paycheck. Especially J. Can't you see it? Chair wiggling for dollars. Easy money.
Again thank you for sharing Pink Floyd❤️
This song is about Roger Waters childhood. He lost his father in WW2 when he was 5 months old and his mother was very over-protective.
floyd has it all , lyrics , vocals , top notch playing and great recordings !!!!!!!!
I like the way Waters plays the child and Gilmour plays the mother. Their vocal play on songs is excellent.
As I’m seeing Amber smile during the moms part I’m thinking they really haven’t caught on to the lyrics. As many others have said, it’s about an overbearing coddling mother “she won’t let you fly but she might let you sing”. The song is actually quite sad, the mom is going to help him build a wall and contribute to his complete isolation. The last line “mama, did it need to be so high” always gets me 😢. Every response the mom gives him is chillin “mama’s gonna make all of your nightmares come true” “mama’s gonna put all of her fears into you”.
I didn't take it as Amber smiling about the lyrics, just the sheer joy of getting to experience the trip that the music take her to. I could be wrong.
Yeah, I think part of the issue (besides just listening to a song for the first time and missing some lyrics as they go by, which happens to everyone on various songs in their lives) is that if you don't know what "the wall" as a metaphor is referring to in the context of the story, it can be easy to just dismiss or ignore the lines that mention it or point to it on a first listen. I mean, the song is intentionally head-faking in the direction of "oh, mother's taking care of her baby" (which is what makes the turn in those lines so dark) so I can see how someone listening to it for the first time and with no knowledge about the theme of the album or the meaning of the title might miss it until a subsequent listen.
"sink" - "she won't let you fly, but she might let you sink." - she doesn't want her chick to fly, to flee the nest and she is prepared to let her child sink, to fail, rather than see that happen. Her son sinking with her is better than him flying without her.
If they had the lyrics pulled up this would have been much different but because Pink Floyd puts in a different place the sounds grab you and the words get lost sometimes
David Gilmour is just a master of melodic lead lines. He doesn't waste a note or over indulge. Another great player who does this is Mark Knoplfer.
Ironically my two favorite guitarists so you have good taste. Buck Dharma from Blue Oyster Cult would be my 3rd. He has some of the same abilities. Check out "Then came the last days of may" sometime. Live versions will be the best.
Phil Manzanera (of Roxy Music fame) is a friend of David Gilmour's and cut from that same cloth (nary a wasted note, not a moment of overindulge). He's a really underrated guitarist, even though his band was one of the UK's best for a decade.
So no comment about the last line? "Mother did it need to be so high?" That's the whole song.
Pink Floyd is probably the best band that ever was. When every song hell every word and note will take you on a personal journey kinda says it all. I mean Dark Side of the Moon was one the top 100 for over 13 years. What other band has ever done that? The craziest thing is their music is just as relevant today as it was back then. Just timeless.
I totally agree with you. One correction though... It was on the chart for 741 consecutive weeks from 1973 - 88
As mentioned, The Wall is supposed to be listened to as a narrative rather than as individual songs...... Together, the context makes a lot more sense.....
4:52 *Enter Jeff Porcaro!*
Yes indeed! Toto's drummer actually was hired to play the drums on the album, for a few songs, mother being one of them.
This passage 4:52 not only have one of the most pristine guitar solos ever recorded, but also the tastiest drums ever slammed!
The way Jeff flows is superior to anything else, and that off-beat bell never seizes to put a smile on my face.
RIP JEFF
Why did they hire Jeff ? Wasn’t Nick Mason their drummer?
You are so right. The drums and guitar solo are stunning. Way way way too short.
Shine on you crazy diamond! That is the definition of “head space music”
The Wall, Dark Side of the Moon, and Animals are all albums that are only, truly, understood and appreciated when listened from beginning to end. One song is like randomly reading one chapter from a novel.
Add Wish You Were Here and, to a lesser extent, The Final Cut to that list but you're 100% correct.
I absolutely agree. Each song is wonderful but all together they are a whole story.❤️✌️🌼
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Nah, Animals is just bits and pieces. They had been playing 'Raving and Drooling' (Sheep) and 'You Gotta Be Crazy' (Dogs) for ages in different forms.
TW, DSOTM and WYWH were the three written as albums. TFC was just leftovers.
Meddle, Atom Heart Mother are other ones, most of the albums they turned are amazing. I am biased though bc they’re my favorite band.
The line that stands out the most for me is "Mother's gonna keep you here under her wing, she won't let you fly, but she might let you sing". The two things that birds have are the ability to fly and the ability to sing. It's heartbreaking that mother won't let her baby fly.
Their music is like a painting ,the artistry In the instrument’s and the voices are beautiful!
The way they capture the feeling of an experience in lyrics. The chills come for free
Saw the movie at a midnight showing at the Egyptian Theater in Boise [which was about an hour away from us] when I was in High School, about 1980 with my best friend. What an experience.
Ah, one of my favorite Floyd tunes!
The story the entire album tells is so good.
This album is one of those you just put on headphones and can listen through start to finish. Amazing piece of art
Once you start it you are in till the finish. No escape.
You may wanna listen to this song again, because ‘Mother’ is a tragic story about a controlling, domineering and psychologically abusive Mother.
YES, finally! This is my favorite Pink Floyd song ever! So glad you got to it.
Agree
I remember 40 years ago going to the Hayden Planetarium in NYC to see Laserium (featuring the music of Pink Floyd). We would do a little pre-game prep and just go chill and vibe out for about 2 hours. It was amazing! #laserium #pinkfloyd
@@whats_apk12092who is this and good morning
No importa en inglés o en cualquier idioma es la misma interpretación cuando una madre es sobre protectora y no deja crecer a su hijo. Quizás vivimos las mismas situaciones en todo el mundo. I love this song. Saludos desde Ecuador
One of my all time favorite Pink Floyd Songs
It’s well worth listening to the stunning Sinead O’Connor version sung with Pink Floyd live
One of Floyd's very best. The mood and tone of this song is just outstanding along with the simple opening that subtly adds musical elements building into a very rich sound. Just beautiful.
He’s building that wall of depression. Powerful song
Mother"s responses are chilling.
Experiencing the entire album IS a great idea. Enjoying individual songs is how most of us got introduced to the mastery of Pink Floyd. The good people of FM radio played what they could, and encouraged us to jump on board. However you get there, it’s worth the effort and the rewards are endless.
From this album check out "Hey You" and "Run Like Hell."
Two vocalists on this song. Roger Waters and David Gilmour, the entire The Wall album has them trading off vocally on practically every song 🎧
Roger sings the little kids voice....David sings the mothers voice.
The Wall was my first of 4 Pink Floyd concerts, I saw them in Feb of 1980 at the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York, I loved them for years before that but that is when I would say I became a die-hard Floydian
David Gilmour is my favorite guitarist. Every solo he does gives me chills. I'm glad Jay felt that as well.
I SO love you two. Ya'll are so into whatever you listen to. It blows my mind because it reminds me of Me. Ya'll appreciate so many different kinds of music which I so RESECT. You guys are AWESOME. I love you. Keep It Up!!! Two beautiful people doing what you do and sharing it with us. Great Job.
Gotta do “Hey You” next. The Wall movie is a crazy trip too.
Comfortably Numb and Run (Like Hell) are my favorites from The Wall, and from Pink Floyd in general.
This song always makes me ball like a baby...I lost my beautiful, overprotective mother when I was just a child. And despite her overprotective tendencies, I know it only came from a place of love. I would do anything to just have a few more years of her overprotectiveness in my life...and due to suffering from self inflicted addiction problems, the last line of 'mother did it need to be so, high'...just puts a nail in the coffin for me. :( Yo if you still have your mumma, please give her a cuddle for me... don't tell her why, just hug her. X
This is my all-time, any genre favorite song. Thank you for the reaction to it.
It's really hard to digest this without hearing the entire album as a whole. As much as I like to see Amber smile, with the true meaning behind this song it's not a smiler.
It's really not. It's one of the nastiest lyrics ever written. Imho
My number 1 band, Top 5 album and movie. The whole album is a story wonderfully structured. Thanx so much, take care, Blessings
I used to fall asleep listening to this album. Know it front to back.
You guys need to hear the entire album in one sitting. It's such a powerful album. The movie is fantastic as well. Glad you enjoyed it. Be well.
Pink Floyd's Lost For Words. The acoustic guitar in that song takes me to another world
The album "The Wall" was more of a story. It was more lyrical than their previous albums, with shorter songs. For some more great songs off the Wall check out, "In The Flesh", "Young Lust", "Goodbye Blue Sky" or "Run Like Hell"
Pink Floyd is the music that I grew up to. I got the album Dark Side of the Moon when it came out and was so excited when The Wall was released. My cousin got the quadraphonic version of Wish You Were Here.
You should read the lyrics to "Mother". It's not nice. It's domineering. Mama's going to make all of your nightmares come true / Mama's gonna put all of her fears into you............etc. The three elements that drove "Pink" over the edge were his father's death, his domineering mother, and a cruel schoolmaster.
There are a number of live versions of this song on RUclips ... worth watching to see the interchange of the band when performing. Even some versions with guests joining them.
As comforting as this song made Amber feel, it's really a song about an over bearing, controlling mother...which helped lead to Pink building The Wall. I knew you two would love it. I suggest Young Lust, In the Flesh, Run Like Hell, and Nobody Home also off of The Wall
Also "One Of My Turns" to show where the over protectiveness of "Mother" led him.
The most original and greatest group that has ever formed truely amazing
The “Wall” actually represents keeping people out of his life and his mother is overbearing and wants to help him do that. It’s actually a sad song of a controlling mom.
you guys are so young and beautiful to me ...I'm almost 60...it makes me happy to see you keeping this music alive
You really should watch the film The Wall, peeps; it's intense and visceral at times but it's visually stunning(if you ever get a chance to see it on a big screen with big speakers!!)and the story told on film with the album is beautiful, and powerful. Do enjoy, perhaps with some of that scotch that J enjoys, as it's visual beauty is also very invitingly trippy; remember, it's Pink Floyd! Either way, enjoy!
Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Hey You"!! It's the story of Pink!!
Great reaction. Honestly, there always seems a difference of perception on this song. It was meant to be a sad song about an over protective Mother who shields her son and doesn’t let him live his own life. However, lately a lot of reactors see the mother as loving and looking out for the son. Crazy how times & perception changes over the years
It seems obvious that the relationship is unhealthy if you catch the disturbing lyrics, though: "...Mama's gonna make all of your nightmares come true/Mama's gonna put all of her fears into you......She won't let you fly but she might let you sing..." I knew this song long before I had children, and took it as a warning not to hold too tightly.
I don't think perceptions have changed, I think it's just that reactors are hearing it for the first time and missing the relevance of certain lines (or missing the lines altogether) specifically because it's their first listen. With this song in particular, the lyrics are kind of doing a head-fake in the direction of "oh, mother's taking care of her baby..." - because that's sort of the point, right? That mother *thinks* she's doing the right thing but really she's unknowingly passing her neuroses down to her child in a way that both characters in the song don't even see - and so I can see how someone on a first listen might catch the seeming gist of the lyrics but miss the subtle reveal of the more sinister lines (especially if, at that moment, they happen to be paying more attention to the instruments or are distracted with wondering when the spacy sounds they expect from PF are going to kick in).
Tbh, there are a lot of reaction channels that will never understand what the lyrics of various songs are saying because they're only listening at a surface level and are (a) not bright enough to parse the meaning of the lyrics, and/or (b) simply don't bother trying because they don't actually care and the only reason they're doing the video is to knock out a song that will grab views from the nostalgia crowd. J&A are not those people. They often process the meanings of songs (and do so very well) and seem to genuinely listen to, experience, and absorb the music in the moment and into their lives more than the vast majority of non-vocal coach reactors out there. But, like anyone, they'll sometimes miss the bigger picture on a first listen.
Also, I've noticed a number of reactors who react to isolated songs from The Wall don't understand what the idea of "the wall" is referring to. It's obvious once you know but, to many folks who are hearing a song from this album for the first time, it just sounds like an abstract image or metaphor and they let it go by without connecting it to the other lyrics.
@@johnplaysgames3120 "J&A are not those people."? Youre' joking, right? Churning out 3 vids a day every day for the last 3 years and you think they're not doing it for the views?? Thats hilarious.
One of my favorite Floyd songs.
Amber, I suggest you somehow slip The Wall into your movie reaction channel... ;)
You have to see the movie!!!!! It all comes together after that. Each song is great on its own. But put in order and in context will drive you to a new Pink Floyd reality!
This is a very dark song by Pink Floyd. The mother is not a nice, loving mom, but instead trying to hold her son down to the point that she will even help him build a wall to keep out the world. Terrific song, tho! Haunting.
Understanding why the “mom” is this way though can only be explained by a mom going through loss and the fear of possibly loosing her baby is more than she can handle. It was this way for a lot of women after and during WWII… a generation of overbearing mothers that had to keep their kids from flying because the child’s pain would be more than they could imagine
The Wall came out when I was in Highschool. Everyone I knew had a copy. One of the greatest master pieces of music ever.
So beautiful, yet so sad. The beautiful strumming of the guitars are mesmerizing as this young man's life is being destroyed by his Mother. One of the best of Pink Floyd. I think you need to listen again now you know the story behind the song. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️ ❤️ 🇨🇦🇨🇦
Not sad. Angry.
Thanks!
The Wall album more than most makes it hard to get the full effect of the album's message by listening to the songs sporadically. There is a defined and purposeful tone in the album as a whole that tells a story of desperation and isolation while delivering the awesome Pink Floyd sound we love.
Great to see young people Feeling pink floyd all these years down the road.
"Mother did it need to be so high?" This song reminds me of a guy I went to college with who had a super oppressive mother who just would not let him experience anything and I always felt so sorry for him. We tried to include him in things but he always had to check in or go home to appease his mom. Sad.
This was my brother's favorite song by Pink Floyd.
The Wall is one of the greatest concept albums of all time.
Top 3 concept albums for me are The Wall- Pink Floyd, Tommy- The Who, & Operation Mindcrime- Queensryche! All of which are stunning when heard from first song to last in order in one sitting. 👍
I couldnt get into the who's Tommy..maybe because im not a big who fan. I like maybe two of their songs. Now Operation Mindcrime is a masterpiece but sadly, the follow up/sequel to it sucked beyond belief....totally forgettable. I was so excited when it csame out..bought it the day of release. Took it home, listened to it one time and never again. Wound up giving it to as girl i know and she had the same reaction. I told her she could throw it away if she wanted. Its that bad.
Mindcrime - yes!
Could mention King Diamond - Abigail, Them, Conspiracy and Savatage - Streets and Dead Winter Dead just to mention a few others
You have got to include animals and Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd in there with the greatest concept albums of all time
@@robertlongwill8856 agreed. Both are amazing compilations!
This is one of thr mist beautiful love songs ever written
You should listen to the whole album, and watch the movie. It's an entire story so it's hard to fully understand some of the songs without hearing the others. Thanks for doing some more Pink Floyd!
Is there Anybody….Out There!….in 10-2024? Been listening for 50 yrs now.Just can’t wear it out!And watching reactions gives use a sense of listening to it anew somewhat.There music is generational.I bet it will be listened to 100 years from now!Truly timeless.
Take a fun look from the inside of a 70s Rock tour by watching ALMOST FAMOUS. Thanks
One of my all time favourites. Musically and storytelling.
Its the choke in the way he asks "for me?" and "to me?" that is the raw emotion in this song. Then the final shriveller of "you'll always be baby to me" The sugar is actually salt
You have to listen to the album. Then watch the movie
Yes this is classic track.
Hits even harder when you see it in the same titled film, "the wall" with Bob geldolf.
That film really had a big impact on me.
Pink Floyd forever.
Across the universe movie. Amber you will love it. All the actors are named after Beatles characters such as Prudence, Sexy Sadie, Lucy Etc. All the songs in the movie are Beatles Tunes. Great movie you guys should react to it. Peace ✌️
After all these years I’m stunned to learn that Jeff Porcaro is playing drums on this. I always thought Nick Mason was mediocre but had a shining moment on this song. But I was wrong. Another testament to the greatness of Jeff Porcaro.
This is the "devouring mother" that Jung talks about. It's a mother who intentionally over protects her son, sabotaging him and preventing his growth. It's actually a very sad song.
One of the best albums of all time! I used to listen to it over and over driving around in my car and had all the lyrics memorized. Thank you for this reaction video and glad to see you enjoy Pink Floyd as much as I do!
Hey guys! I haven't watched the full video yet but I had to get this out before I forgot lol. Since it's Christmas season I thought you might want some Christmas song suggestions and I wanted to suggest the song Merry Christmas from the Family by Robert Earl Keen. It's one we listen to every year on a loop lol. If ya'll decide to give it a listen I hope you enjoy it as much as I do lol 😊
I'm gonna copy and paste right now!
OK....that's funny, haha!
Pink has been there since the beginning of rock and roll guys thanks again love you guys enjoyed it
Actually on one of your movie nights I would highly recommend watching PINK FLOYD 's The Wall. It's about a boy's Journey going into manhood and his trauma/transformation into mental illness. It's incredibly accurate. And a great movie too... 👍 Also this live "video version" from 1980 is great !
I just posted the same thing
with the kids though!
This song CUTS every time I hear it. So much raw, inevitable truth in it.
You should just watch the movie the wall Pink Floyd and listen to the whole album as well
Such a reassuring and comforting MOTHER 😉
This song is extremely dark about a psychotic mother who’s so mad that dad died in the war and doesn’t want poor Pink to ever live his life without her.
She is an over protective mother. That doesn't = psychotic.
Too many damn amateur psychologists on the internet.
@@nealm6764 amateur psychologists you got jokes. They portray in the movie and the stage show as this insane overprotective mom. Go back and watch the imagery they use in the movie and the stage show and then come back and tell me I’m an amateur psychologist smart guy.
@@seandobson6221 Ok, I was just reacting to the song. I certainly felt a lot of those from my mother. Misguided love and protectiveness and not psychopathy.
The movie was way to dark for me to ever want to subject myself to watching it. Once you have been through some sh*t you don't need someone else's nightmares to feel that way.
But I do take back the cheap shot I made, after your explanation.
@@nealm6764 no problem and by the way I am actually a psychologist/retired from the military. 😂😂
@@seandobson6221 Thank you for your service.
Love this song. Thank you for the great reaction.
Did it need to be so high?
One of the best lines in rock music.
Great to see you both reacting to my favorite Rock band...This song is iconic.
That was so groundbreaking when it came out. Think it was 1980 or maybe it was 1979. A huge step forward for them but also it kind of fit with the changing into the '80s and the invention of mtv. It's the beginning of social media I suppose. Nobody ever really had something like that before.
The neat thing about music is how different people come up with different perceptions to song meanings. It's difficult to do albums in this reaction format, but both of you would thoroughly enjoy listening to this album in it's entirety and then watching the film. This would bring the story and the great music together for both of you full circle.
As so many others have said, his mother was egregiously overprotective due to the death of her husband and it built a psychological "wall" up that wouldn't "let her son experience things/life on his own."
Like others have said, this song is not a warm remembrance of your dear mom taking care of you. It's about an over-protective mother smothering her son's development in the wake of the loss of her husband ('Pink's' father) during WWII. The Wall is not a collection of songs to be played on shuffle mode. The Wall is a brilliant concept album presented in story form. It is designed to be listened to from start to finish. When you do that you will have the full context of each song. Please treat yourself and listen to The Wall as it was designed.
The Wall is my favourite Pink Floyd album and Mother is one of my favourite tracks. Thank you for your reaction.
You NEED to do their movie...The Wall.
You'll have a much better understanding of these songs. Great reaction!!
The group Pink Floyd is awesome to go see in concert.
Well, not possible anymore. Thry should watch the entire Livev8 set from 2005,though.