Welcome to the Machine Lyrics
| Artist | |
|---|---|
| Album | Wish You Were Here(1975) |
| Type | Studio Full-length |
| Genres | Progressive Rock, Art Rock |
| Labels | Harvest, Columbia Records, CBS |
Album rating : 96.3 / 100
Votes : 10
Votes : 10
Welcome my son, welcome to the machine.
Where have you been? It's alright we know where you've been.
You've been in the pipeline, filling in time,
provided with toys and Scouting for Boys.
You bought a guitar to punish your ma,
And you didn't like school, and you know you're nobody's fool,
So welcome to the machine.
Welcome my son, welcome to the machine.
What did you dream? It's alright we told you what to dream.
You dreamed of a big star, he played a mean guitar,
He always ate in the Steak Bar. He loved to drive in his Jaguar.
So welcome to the machine.
Where have you been? It's alright we know where you've been.
You've been in the pipeline, filling in time,
provided with toys and Scouting for Boys.
You bought a guitar to punish your ma,
And you didn't like school, and you know you're nobody's fool,
So welcome to the machine.
Welcome my son, welcome to the machine.
What did you dream? It's alright we told you what to dream.
You dreamed of a big star, he played a mean guitar,
He always ate in the Steak Bar. He loved to drive in his Jaguar.
So welcome to the machine.
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Wish You Were Here - Album Credits
Members
- David Gilmour : Vocals, Guitar, Lap Steel Guitar, EMS Synthi AKS, Keyboards, Tape Effects
- Roger Waters : Vocals, Bass Guitar, Guitar, EMS VCS 3, Tape Effects
- Richard Wright : Keyboards, EMI VCS 3, Clavinet, Background Vocals
- Nick Mason : Drums, Percussion, Tape Effects
Additional musicians
- Venetta Fields : Backing Vocals
- Carlena Williams : Backing Vocals
- Dick Parry : Saxophone on "Shine on You Crazy Diamond"
- Roy Harper : Vocals on "Have a Cigar"
Other staff
- Pink Floyd : Producer
- Brian Humphries : Engineer
- Peter James : Engineer
- Hipgnosis : Design, Photography
- George Hardie : Graphics
Best Pink Floyd Songs
| Rank | Song | Album | Rating | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (1-5) | Wish You Were Here (1975) | 98.8 | 4 |
| 2 |  |
Time | The Dark Side of the Moon (1973) | 100 | 3 |
| 3 | |
Wish You Were Here | Wish You Were Here (1975) | 97.5 | 4 |
| 4 | |
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (6-9) | Wish You Were Here (1975) | 98.3 | 3 |
| 5 |  |
Comfortably Numb | The Wall (1979) | 100 | 2 |
| 6 | |
Have a Cigar | Wish You Were Here (1975) | 96.7 | 3 |
| 7 | |
Another Brick in the Wall, Pt. 2 | The Wall (1979) | 97.5 | 2 |
| 8 |  |
Echoes | Meddle (1971) | 100 | 1 |
| 9 | |
Money | The Dark Side of the Moon (1973) | 95 | 3 |
| 10 | |
Speak to Me | The Dark Side of the Moon (1973) | 93.3 | 3 |
| 11 | |
▶ Welcome to the Machine | Wish You Were Here (1975) | 93.3 | 3 |
| 12 | |
The Great Gig in the Sky | The Dark Side of the Moon (1973) | 91.7 | 3 |
| 13 | |
Hey You | The Wall (1979) | 95 | 1 |
| 14 | |
One of These Days | Meddle (1971) | 95 | 1 |
| 15 | |
A Pillow of Winds | Meddle (1971) | 95 | 1 |