1803 – David Gilmour – So far away (1978)

 

Escrita por David Gilmour, foi gravada entre fevereiro e março de 1978, no Super Bear Studios, na França e lançada no disco de estréia de Gilmour chamado David Gilmour, em 26 de maio de 1978. Foi produzida por David Gilmour. David Gilmour cantou, tocou guitarra e violão, lap steel guitar, teclado e piano. Rick Wills tocou baixo e fez backing vocals. Willie Wilson tocou bateria e percussão. Mick Weaver tocou piano. Carlena Williams, Debbie Doss e Shirley Roden fizeram backing vocals.

A letra:

What am I suspended here?
Should I kid myself that I have no fear?
I get no choice, I just have to wait
It may already be too late

I don't know what's going on
She is here, but I am gone, I am gone

My love is lying here
She's far away though she looks so near
'Time will tell, " she says to me
When a warm ?...? is all I need

Her peace of mind, her strength of will
It will come, she's sure it will
But how can I put my mind at rest?
I feel I'm coming off second best

And I'm cut with my own life
Is this a dream or is it real life?
Oh, sleep, come on me soon
I can't bear this lonely room

Look at that hair lying there
The room is dark, she shows no fear
I'm lying still, my eyes are wide
My heart is pumping, I'm still alive

I'm still awake against my will
What will it ever take to still this burning in me?

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