Yep. That line, and "two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl year after year". Jai busted out crying during Comfortably Numb, which is deep too, but WYWH is the one that's always cut me
My favorite Pink Floyd song. The song is about the original guitar player and band founder Sid Barrett. Sid had taken a lot of LSD and as a result had mental health issues and was no longer in the band. This was Floyd's homage to their good friend. Check out the song Shine On You Crazy Diamond on the same album. Love you guys.
LSD does not cause mental illness... in fact it's currently being used to help treat mental illness... Many serious conditions onset in ones twenties. Dual diagnosis and mood disorders often result in self medicating. In that regard substance abuse can exacerbate mental illness but not cause it. Just an FYI from a mental health provider.
@@moniqueleroux2198 thank you for the information. That is what I had read. It is very possible that he did already have issues and that the amount of LSD that he had taken only made them worse. He was an extremely talented individual who never reached his true potential.
@@moniqueleroux2198 Its being studied as an aid to some mental illness in microdosing but too many heroic doses have destroyed some people's mental well-being. Fact.
It's about people. In general it relates to everybody all to the. People that were precious to you and you miss so dearly that's why it's so touching can you not see the bigger picture ?
My brother passed in 2014, and I can’t hear this without thinking about him. We were both huge Pink Floyd fans, and we listened to all of their albums hundreds of times. Wish he was here every single day.
My favorite PF song ❤ "We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl year after year Running over the same old ground What have we found? The same old fears Wish you were here
@@breaknbad 👍🏼 I just sent my best friend a set of 2 Murano glass fish - she lives in CA & I’m in SC. Told her she’d have to find a fishbowl for them 😂
Pink Floyd were geniuses but I could name six other classic genius bands and we would probably all come up with the same list! But I know what you mean.
@@rg2250e Hmm. I went to the expert - Wikipedia. They say the photo is two businessmen, one on fire. It doesn't say which one is getting burned. It's hard to think of Pink Floyd as being represented by a businessman, but none-the-less, I'd say your interpretation is closer than mine.
Having lost my Dad back in 01, my eldest brother in '16. The song just hit different after that. Damn near gets me tearing up every time. Pink Floyd are some GOATS man. Thanks for this Fam.
This is about a band mate sinking into the depths of mental illness and remembering how it used to be. Beautiful. In concert they made that album cover come to life on a giant screen. Trip. Lol 😊✌💙
this song is an anthem for everyone who lost someone to the grind of everyday life, career, family, or fame.. someone we loved but didnt have the strength to keep going.. R.I.P. to all you Crazy Diamonds..
Although being one of Pink Floyd shortest songs, it still hits like a frieght train. I remember listening to all their music in my early teens, loving it, and feeling it - but as a man, and a combat vet who had experienced losing people to battle and to suicide, I now FEEL this song in a way that I don't know the band could have imagined when they wrote it.
I've been waiting on this reaction! Thanks guys. One of my all times. Brings back the best and worst memories. This got played at my cousins funeral, which will forever be burned in my brain. 💚 you guys!
Pink Floyd came up with their group name in recognition of two Black American southern blues musicians back in the 1960’s: PINK Anderson and FLOYD Council. Thanks for reacting to Wish You We’re Here. It is one of my favorite Pink Floyd songs.
I love this song, "trade your heros for ghosts, hot ashes for tress, hot air for a cool breeze, cold comfort for change; did you exchange, a walk on part in the war, for a lead role in a cage?" Come on! Those are bigger questions now than they were when this song was written.
The wish you were here album is a tribute to the first lead singer Syd Barret. He went insain and left the band The guy on fire was a representation of a insanity and what its like dealing with a friend who has it.
Pink Floyd sung songs on the War and Baby's. This one was for Barrett. He started the band and got on drugs and disappear. They where severable song written on Barrett. I have most respect for Pink Floyd too putt him in the Hall of Fame with them stand up guys. God Bless "SEMPER FI"
When my father died (an "ex" heroine addict) I was asked 2 choose 3 songs 4 the funeral. I said imagine by John Lennon, wish u were here by pf and behind blue eyes by limp bizkit. They said yes 2 the first 2 but no 2 behind blue eyes because "it's too depressing". I literally said 2 the funeral director "too depressing? My dad's dead!" The Behind Blue Eye's song summed up his life, and his perspective of it, perfectly. He used to cry when it came on the radio cause it reminded him of all his past mistakes, but apparently this was "too depressing" to play at a funeral. Fuck those parasites, I payed them a small fortune that I couldn't afford 4 "legally" disposing of and returning my fathers remains to me in a plastic bag the size of a lunch box.
@@Jay-er2ik Sorry for your loss. And yes i will punch people who say "no" to a song request from the family, at a funeral. Hope you are doing okay, Jay.
@@Jay-er2ik Sorry for your loss. I have yet to lose my father but I know it's going to be so hard. Funeral homes are the worst, my entire goal is to spend the least possible on myself. At one time I just wanted the cheapest creation but now I do want a burial, so a little bit more money. No viewing, cheap casket. They can have a party in my name if they want. I absolutely can not believe that they would tell you what you could play at the funeral...that's crazy.
Their songs make you feel a different way everytime with songs like time, hey you, another brick in the wall, shine on you crazy diamond, and the great gig in the sky great band great music🔥🎶🔥
What Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin did between the late 60's through the late 70's is truly mind boggling What they did can never be duplicated ever again.
Jai and Half- you guy are absolutely the best couple on youtube. Jai with here true honesty and open wounds ,She is one of the Bravest people I've ever seen. Half is a man's man, keeping shit real and handling business. Much respect to you both.
One of my favorite songs. I like and respect this channel bc u guys do a different variety of music. Where most people focus on 1 genre. And I'm like that personally i don't have a specific genre I like everything. Much respect. Keep it up
Me an my Son listened to Pink Floyd all the time. He took his life last year. I can’t listen to this song anymore without tearing up. I miss You Buddy.
It can easily become very depressing, actually. Ppl keep saying listen to the whole alum... even everyday?! It is mellow - I can hear that; I also hear depression.
This is by far my favorite Floyd song. It has such incredible sentimental value to me. In more ways than i could ever explain in a comment section. It brings me to tears everytime i hear it. Reminds me of my mother.
You guys are so cute you looked at each other and smiled when you saw we're just two lost souls swimming in a fishbowl year after year you look glance and smile at each other oh you guys love each other don't you
This songs back story is so sad and heartbreaking. I feel a lot of people relate to Pink Floyd because they create such a wonderfully vivid story that we can all place ourselves in or our loved ones.
You guys are right on the money....this shot was a stuntman at one of the movie lots. My dad was also a stuntman so this album was famous amongst that crowd. Keep doing more stuff from PF, these guys are an endless supply of great music!
Lost my oldest brother 12/2015,,,, He LOVED PINK FLOYD. Gave me the appreciation of this band at a early age... I hear this song and sometimes I find myself singing the lyrics as though I'm talking to him... MISS YOU EVERYDAY STEVE....
My favorite band ever.... Thank you guys. My dads passed I'm 1983 when I was 11 and this song has always been HIS song from me and my brother. My brother passed in 2020 and now this song hits so much harder... The tears streaming down my face are representative of all those memories..
I lost my mom and dad a month apart a few years ago. And this song always reminds me of them. And comfortably numb reminds me of my childhood with them and I was crying with you on that video. Thank you for these
Oh yeah! This so emotional. One of their best ballad styles.👌🏻 I have a tye dye shirt with the words to this on the back. Had it for years. Now my youngest son enjoys all my band shirts.🤩 ❤️ Really love you guys. Thanks for this awesome great! 😘🤗
After your reaction to comfortably numb I'm glad to see Jai held it together. This is such a beautiful song... I love The scatting on top of the guitar solo.
Half, I knew you'd have to do it--been lighting up to PF for years! Jai, love seeing your infectious smile. I was feeling a little blue, and y'all brightened my day!
One of my favourite bands grew up listening to them and going to their concerts all the time. I’m turning 60 still still big fan, this song makes me cry lost my twin brother 2 years ago 🥲 Wish you were here 🙏🏻♥️ OH LOVE Y’ALL 💕❤️
This is song is from the Album. "Wish You Were Here" This song is about founder the member of Pink Floyd, Syd Barrett, as is the whole Album. The love and respect for Syd, shown by all the band members still lives on today.
This and comfortably numb make me think of my mom. I miss her so much. I seen your reaction to comfortably numb and was going to suggest this glad you did
One of my favorite Pink Floyd songs, off one of my favorite Pink Floyd albums (by the same name). Of course, I have a multitude of friends, and family members, like all the viewers, that I could send this one out to. Good vibes to anyone, that is missing someone, while they listen. That's the album cover. It is a man shaking hands with himself, on fire. Heaven and hell, if you will.
Have always loved this song back when I first heard it back in 75 when it came out . My cousins and I listened to it every weekend together . It has a very special place in my heart now I had it played at my sons funeral Christmas of 2019 . So happy you enjoyed it as much as old stoners
Every reactor fan on youtube suggests the reactors listen to it. Part of the problem with reactor channels getting less traffic these days is everyone reacting to the same things.
@@pleutron not why I watch I really enjoy someone truly listening and getting off on the same shit i did when I first heard it. It's like hearing/feeling it for the first time again. I suggested Dark Side because it was my first it's short and will totally hook you into trying more artist in full format. They are on a journey of discovery, I envy. They aren't just reactors they and some of their kind are explorers stepping out of their comfort zone learning that we all can have soul.
On the front, there are two men in suits shaking hands, one of them on fire. Ronnie Rondell and Danny Rogers were the stunt men hired for the cover, and the high winds that day caused Rondell to lose his eyebrows and moustache. Considering it was the '70s, it was probably a pretty great moustache, too.
A good friend committed suicide and they played this at his funeral. It has such great meaning to me. The song that got me through my father's death is High Hopes by Pink Floyd off the Division Bell album. I would be very interested in hearing your reaction to that song. Thanks for sharing!
Pink Floyd is amazing My first introduction to psychedelic rock. Have loved them every since. It's just funny how you think this is amazing sitting on the floor passing a bong around then you hear it in the sober light of day and it means so much more.
I was in the military for 21 years and lost so many friends. The pain you guys are carrying will burn you up. You should really lean on each other and let that go. I like you both. Wish I could have saved more people and would have if I could. Your show might have just saved me.
A lot of my younger friends like this Pink Floyd song more than others. It's kinda sad to watch this deep song just kind of crush your joyfulness. Love you guys!
Another great Pink Floyd song (of which there many!) :-) The studio version has a great feel to it. But I would also suggest hearing a live version, for example the one on P.U.L.S.E, which is a favourite of mine :-) good reaction, as always :-)
Good Vibes y'all, Oh, I so love Pink Floyd, Brilliant musicians...This song is about the detached feeling most people go through life with. It is a commentary on how people cope with the world by withdrawing physically, mentally, or emotionally. Thank You, Blessings of Peace
So, so you think you can tell Heaven from hell? Blue skies from pain? Can you tell a green field From a cold steel rail? A smile from a veil? Do you think you can tell? Did they get you to trade Your heroes for ghosts? Hot ashes for trees? Hot air for a cool breeze? Cold comfort for change? Did you exchange A walk-on part in the war For a leading role in a cage? How I wish, how I wish you were here We're just two lost souls Swimming in a fish bowl Year after year Running over the same old ground What have we found? The same old fears Wish you were here
This entire album is about one of the founding members (Syd Barrett) that unfortunately dove too deep into drugs...mainly acid and he pretty much lost his grasp on reality. He is the "Crazy Diamond" spoken of in the song. Syd was a great musician and painter but the acid damaged him so much he would begin singing different songs than what the band was playing. One day they just stopped picking him up for sessions but Gilmour made sure all royalties were paid to Syd from any works he did. This album is a tribute to him and his work.
Third time watching yall. This is a good one. One of the band's early members, Sid Barret, went thru some real hard times. His life fell apart and they reluctantly agreed when he asked to quit the band. He knew their music was going to be important, world changing, and he didn't want to ruin it. Rumor has it, Pink Floyd finally considered itself to be on top of their game with this album. Sid Barret came into the studio to watch them record and he was so disheveled they didn't even recognize him at first :( This was their love song to Sid after they hit the big time. F' deep man. The guy on fire is the band. The other guy is the record industry. Their song off this album called Have A Cigar is a mockery of the music biz.
You guys are such a breath of fresh air. Love, smiles and open minds. Keep doing awesome things and much love. I'd love to see you guys react to Tool. God bless
