On The Turning Away

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"On the Turning Away" is a song by the British rock band Pink Floyd, released on their 1987 album, *A Momentary Lapse of Reason*.
Meaning and Interpretation:The song is a protest against apathy and indifference towards suffering in the world. It speaks to how people often ignore issues like poverty, homelessness, and injustice.

• The lyrics urge listeners not to "turn away" from the "pale and downtrodden" and to recognize the shared responsibility for global problems.
• David Gilmour, the band's guitarist and vocalist, stated that the song is about the political climate, criticizing conservative governments that seem to prioritize self-interest over helping those in need.
• The song advocates for collective action and empathy. It suggests that those who care must unite to bring about change.

• The song begins with a fluctuating synth bass line, creating an eerie atmosphere.
• It's considered a power ballad, and is noted for its rhythmic complexity, alternating between different time signatures.
• It has only five chords, but they are arranged in an unconventional way.

• "On the Turning Away" was released as a single on December 7, 1987 (in the UK) and December 14,1987 (elsewhere).
• It reached the number one position on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
• It was a regular part of Pink Floyd's live shows from 1987 to 1989, and occasionally in 1994.
• Live versions appear on *Delicate Sound of Thunder* (1988) and *Live in Gdańsk* (2008).

• David Gilmour wrote the music, and Anthony Moore, a former member of the band Slapp Happy, wrote the lyrics.
• Gilmour has mentioned rewriting the last verse of the song.