Pink Floyd - What Do You Want From Me Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which album features the song 'What Do You Want from Me' by Pink Floyd?

   'What Do You Want from Me' is featured on Pink Floyd's 1994 album, The Division Bell.

2. Who composed the music and wrote the lyrics for 'What Do You Want from Me'?

   Richard Wright and David Gilmour composed the music, while Gilmour and his wife Polly Samson wrote the lyrics.

3. Was 'What Do You Want from Me' released as a single?

   Yes, a live version from Pulse was released as a single in Canada, reaching number 28 in the Canadian Top Singles charts.

4. How did David Gilmour describe the song's musical style?

   David Gilmour described the song as a 'straight Chicago blues tune,' affirming his continued appreciation for the blues genre.

5. What is the structure of 'What Do You Want from Me' like?

   The song features a drum roll introduction, followed by a keyboard solo and a guitar solo. It is characterized as a slow, yet rocking ballad.

6. What was the critical reception of 'What Do You Want from Me'?

   In a contemporary negative review for The Division Bell, Tom Graves of Rolling Stone described it as the only track on which 'Gilmour sounds like he cares.'