Poles Apart
"Poles Apart" is a song by Pink Floyd from the band's 1994 album, The Division Bell.
Lyrics
The lyrics speak to ex-bandmembers Syd Barrett in the first verse, and Roger Waters in the second, according to co-writer Polly Samson. As such, the second verse begins with the words "Hey you", the title of a Waters-penned song from Pink Floyd's earlier album, The Wall.Tuning
The song was performed in DADGAD tuning.Personnel
- David Gilmour – acoustic & electric guitars, lap steel, fretless bass, lead vocals, keyboards, programming
- Nick Mason – drums and percussion
- Richard Wright – Hammond organ
- Tim Renwick – acoustic guitar
- Jon Carin – keyboards, fx