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Brain Damage
I'll meet you on the dark side 🌑
Who it's for
Inspired by former bandmate Syd Barrett's struggles, the song looks at losing your grip with sympathy rather than judgment.
Alienated and unsteady→Accompanied
Feelings it meets
What it is
"Brain Damage" is a song from Pink Floyd's 1973 album The Dark Side of the Moon, written and sung by Roger Waters. It deals with madness and sanity. Waters has said its themes of insanity are based on the mental instability of former frontman Syd Barrett. An early version was played around 1971, and it was originally called "Lunatic" in live performances.
Where to find it
All major streaming services.
Before you start
Heads up: Themes of mental illness.
Age: All ages
Much of your pain is self-chosen.Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, “On Pain”
