Pink Floyd - Take It Back Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was "Take It Back" by Pink Floyd released?

   "Take It Back" was released as a single on May 16, 1994. It is also the seventh track on their album 'The Division Bell,' which was released the same year.

2. Who wrote the music and lyrics for "Take It Back"?

   The music was written by David Gilmour and Bob Ezrin, while the lyrics were penned by David Gilmour, Polly Samson, and Nick Laird-Clowes.

3. What instruments and effects were used in "Take It Back"?

   David Gilmour used an E-bow on a Gibson J-200 acoustic guitar, processed through a Zoom effects box, and then directly injected into the board.

4. How did "Take It Back" perform on the charts?

   The single peaked at number 23 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the fourth highest-charting single in Pink Floyd's history.

5. What nursery rhyme is referenced in "Take It Back"?

   The lyrics include a common British reading of the nursery rhyme 'Ring a Ring o' Roses' during its instrumental section.

6. What is unique about the recording process of "Take It Back"?

   The unique aspect of the recording process is David Gilmour's use of an E-bow on an acoustic guitar, which was then filtered through electronic effects, creating a distinctive sound for the track.