One Slip
Pink Floyd
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A restless eye across a weary room A glazed look and I was on the road to ruin The music played and played as we whirled without end No hint, no word her honour to defend I will, I will she sighed to my request And then she tossed her mane while my resolve was put to the test Then drowned in desire, our souls on fire I lead the way to the funeral pyre And without a thought of the consequence I gave in to my decadence One slip, and down the hole we fall It seems to take no time at all A momentary lapse of reason That binds a life for life A small regret, you won't forget, There'll be no sleep in here tonight Was it love, or was it the idea of being in love? Or was it the hand of fate, that seemed to fit just like a glove? The moment slipped by and soon the seeds were sown The year grew late and neither one wanted to remain alone One slip, and down the hole we fall It seems to take no time at all A momentary lapse of reason That binds a life for life A small regret, you will never forget, There'll be no sleep in here tonight
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Written by: DAVE GILMOUR, PHIL MANZANERA
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11 facts about this song
Band History"One Slip" is a song by the rock band Pink Floyd from their thirteenth studio album, "A Momentary Lapse of Reason". This English rock band is noted for their progressive and psychedelic music.
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Album DetailsThe album was released on 7th September 1987, and it represented a significant shift in direction for the band after Roger Waters had left in 1985.
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Song Composition"One Slip" was written by David Gilmour and Phil Manzanera. This is one of the two songs on the album that was not written by Gilmour alone.
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Song MeaningThe song tells a story about a relationship that begins with a single mistake, suggesting that small decisions can have far-reaching consequences.
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Song Genre"One Slip" falls under the genre of progressive rock and it vividly showcases Pink Floyd's signature style.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its substantial socio-psychological interpretation, the song did not achieve a strong chart performance. However, it peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the United States.
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Single Release"One Slip" was released as a single in 1988, with "The Dogs of War" as a B-side.
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Song CollaborationThe song featured an array of musicians, including Nick Mason on drums, Tony Levin on bass guitar, and Jon Carin and Richard Wright on the keyboards.
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Song LengthThe original album version of "One Slip" has a length of five minutes and ten seconds. However, the single release was re-edited to be shorter.
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Live Performances"One Slip" remained as part of Pink Floyd's live set until the Division Bell tour in 1994. It was reintroduced to the live set by David Gilmour on his 2016 "Rattle That Lock" tour.
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Music VideoThe music video for "One Slip" was directed by Storm Thorgerson, a frequent collaborator with the band, and it includes a sequence where a red car (an Austin Mini) falls from a stack of cars in a scrapyard.
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