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Pink Floyd - Southampton Dock (Waters)
F
They disembarked in 45,
Bb
And no-one spoke and no-one smiled
C F
There were to many spaces in the line.
Gathered at the cenotaph
Bb
All agreed with the hand on heart,
C F
To sheath the sacrificial knives.
F
But now she stands upon Southampton dock
Bb
With her handkerchief
C
And her summer frock clings
F
To her wet body in the rain.
In quiet desperation knuckles
Bb
White upon the slippery reins
C F
She bravely waves the boys goodbye again.
Bb Bbm F
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Bb
And still the dark stain spreads between
F
His shoulder blades.
Bb F F7 Gm7
A mute reminder of the poppy fields and graves.
F7 Bb C Dm7 C7/E
And when the fight was over
F Am7 Dm
We spent what they had made.
Gm7
But in the bottom of our hearts
F
We felt the final cut.
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Tab Discussion, Comments, and Critiques
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Robyn Average |
#1 by Robyn Paul at Aug 24, 1971 at 3:17 PM EST |
| This song competes with A New Machine for the worst vocals of any PF song. Easily the worst on the album (one of PF's worst, though not at all bad, which is saying something) except for Not Now John, which was just unnecessary. Antedeus understands the song. | |
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!Ace Rhythm Player |
#2 by !Ace Youngs at Sep 29, 1973 at 10:34 AM EST |
| At least someone (Antedeus) seems to know what they're talking about. | |
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Braxton Lead Player |
#3 by Braxton Overby at Jan 27, 1974 at 11:29 PM EST |
| From what I understand, this song, in its entirity, is about how the Western Powers, particularly the U.S. and the U.K., squandered the peace and prosperity that the soldiers of World War II - like Eric Fletcher Waters - fought and died to achieve for future generations. The first stanza is about the bittersweet return of British soldiers to London, "gathering at the Cenotaph" (the memorial to the Glorious Dead in the middle of town) and agreeing to "sheath the sacrificial knives" (ie: never take up arms again). The second stanza is a severe indictment of Margaret Thatcher, holding her accountable for the breaking of this sacred trust forged between the noble generation that sacrificed their lives to fight Fascism, and our own, by "waving the boys goodbye again" as they go to fight to retain the Falklands for Queen and Country. Her condition of "quiet desperation / knuckles white upon the slippery reins" (ie: reins of power) evokes an image of a Chief Executive willing to go to war and sacrifice many lives and many billions of dollars in order to keep in power. | |
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Joan Average |
#4 by Joan Rius at May 28, 1991 at 11:49 PM EST |
| ithis song gives me goosebumps | |
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Secondhand Smok Wanna Be |
#5 by Secondhand Smoka at Jun 19, 1991 at 9:34 PM EST |
| yep. im pretty sure Antedeus knows whats going on. Anyway, its a great song | |
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daint Rhythm Player |
#6 by daint at Aug 17, 1995 at 2:15 AM EST |
| about sending a loved boy/husband off to war... the woman/family is not willing for them to leave but has to do their duty helping and giving their part to the war.. this album is a very TOUCHING album... one of PINK FLOYDS greatests! | |
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Diego Wanna Be |
#7 by Diego Rodriguez at May 22, 1999 at 3:03 PM EST |
| i think this song is ok, fits the theme of the Final Cut well but not my favorite off the album, Wouldnt say it has the worst vocals though. Id give it a 7/10...meh! | |
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