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

Additional musicians:

• Tim Renwick – acoustic guitar
• Jon Carin – keyboards, fx

References