THIS GOT DEEP!!! | Pink Floyd - "Mother" | FIRST TIME REACTION

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[@xXXExiledXXx]

the "Mother did it need to be so high?" line is in reference to the "the wall" being mentioned in the song, and throughout the album. The wall he is building up inside himself to isolate himself from the outside world, love, vulnerabilities, etc. Caused in part through external forces like his over-bearing/over-protective mother.

[@ostlandr]

Yeah, if you understand it in the context of the movie, it's even more disturbing.

[@Reno_Slim]

​@@ostlandr The movie? This album came out way before the movie.

[@mckrackin5324]

@@ostlandr This song was written five years before the movie. The song was written by Roger Waters in 1977. The album was released in 1979 and the movie was in 1982.

[@whiskeybottle7753]

Yeah- you’re definitely at a disadvantage trying to listen to/react to stand alone songs from The Wall out of context of the rest of the album.

[@edwardellico]

That was why the Movie was made after the song for more context. The WALL might have been a little too high as over protective mothers can be overbearing, strict and suffocating in some families. IE Mexican, Italian, Jewish to name few. Not to mention Catholic or Islamic Mothers. The list goes on.

[@Guzinya]

Listening to one song from the wall is like opening the middle of a book and reading one page

[@anidiot73]

Greatest analogy I’ve ever heard

[@thebigjimmyd]

Or one chapter if you consider each song a different chapter which I would in this analogy. Still a great analogy.

[@divadjm]

Agreed….I would also add that not a single time did she reference her relationship with her own mother.

[@joeyv47]

Well said bud!

[@AaronPedersen73]

This comment is coming up over and over again and I just need to say that reading one page of a great book is fine. Additionally we don't all have 80 minutes to spare every time we want to listen to a song from The Wall.

[@rozbot86]

The entire album tells a story. It may be one of the greatest concept albums of all time.

[@dhaktizero4406]

for me it is on the same shelf with antichrist superstar and the downward spiral visions executed with great care public service music

[@interactiveillusionist]

Pink Floyd is one of the few bands that you must listen to the full album to get the full feeling and depth of each song. Their albums are like a book and each song is a chapter in a book. Each song moves into the next.

[@latentgamer5762]

Only other one I can think of that takes an entire album and tells what is essentially one story is Marilyn Manson.

[@sabiantheomnivore5592]

@@latentgamer5762 Houses of the Holy.

[@remanns6661]

Agreed.

[@onechopbuddy3849]

Yawn

[@rbodee]

Pink Floyd needs to be listened to as an album. One song leads to the next. This is part of a long story.

[@justinroach9344]

my thoughts exactly

[@dyingsun23]

^this. Ideally it should be watched as a video because it's as much a visual work as musical.

[@JesterGalaxy]

or movie@@dyingsun23

[@snelgrave101]

That's the way I see the wall, it's a story not just a Mish mash of song's, and no other album I've ever heard make's me feel the same, it's the greatest album ever made, MASTERPIECE.

[@nicoladc89]

We live in an era with people that don't understand the concept of album, the concept of LP. We live in the Spotify era, arriving from the CD era, with the "skip track" mania. In the past an album have basically two tracks: Side A and Side B. Some long Pink Floyd tracks are simply one side of an LP. The Wall is 2 LP, the first LP is the building of the wall, the Side A of the first disc ends with "Mother" so this side is the childhood of Pink, the Side B ends with "Goodbye Cruel World" when Pink goes behind the wall. In the lives, during Hey You (the first song of the Side A of the second disc) the band is entirely behind the wall. The side A of the second disc ends with Comfortably Numb, this is the only single song in the whole album. It's the last track of the side and there is a pause after Bring the boys home. Comfortably Numb is the main turning point of the album. A lot of albums of the past, if not all, have a fil rouge that connects all the songs: Blonde on Blonde, Freak Out, Sgt. Pepper's, Tommy, Queen II etc. With CDs and even more with Spotify we have returned to the era of juke boxes, when the 7" juke box format was preferred to the Long Play structure. Maybe in the future we will return to structured albums and people will understand the music of those years more than they do today.

[@McBawbagg]

you really should just put the whole album on for the full story. It's phenomenal. And even after 20 listens to the whole album you will keep hearing new little bits and details. It's just pure genius

[@bartellender6782]

Absolutely. I've listened to this album dozens of times and I still pick up on new things, deeper meanings.

[@alphonselemay7443]

Yes and should see the movie,or the movie the wall in " Berlin "...that,s been done at the time of when it,s been open I agree whit the others...it's have to be listened in a whole listened

[@SLOPPEWALL]

I still catch "bits" after 44 years of listening to this album.

[@Mr.Ekshin]

Yeah, it's weird watching people react to individual songs from albums like 'The Wall' or 'Dark Side of the Moon'. It's like they've opened a book to a random chapter and started reading. And they are trying their best to understand what's going on, but they've lost all context.

[@danielbrown7886]

Agreed. You need to listen to the whole album to understand the story. You'll not regret it

[@briangreen9677]

Aileen, to understand this better it's important to listen to the entire two-record album "The Wall" from beginning to end. You'll also discover that the very beginning of the album is also the very end of the album. While there are stand-alone songs on the record, they mean a lot more when listened to in the context of the complete record. It's a huge story. Once you have listened to the album in its entirety several times, THEN you need to WATCH the film Pink Floyd made for this record. That will provide even more understanding to the depth of what this album was trying to say. "Goodbye Blue Sky" is less than 3 minutes long, but the video for the song speaks volumes when viewed in the context of WWII, especially viewed from the perspective of a British citizen fearing bombing raids and V2 attacks. Pink Floyd have made a lot of epic songs in their time, but this is the only one of their records I can listen to from beginning to end in one sitting. Also, if you were at one of their concerts for this album, they begin building a wall at the front of the stage out of white cardboard boxes and it's mostly completed by the time they're done singing "Mother" and they look up at it when they say, "Mother did it need to be so high?" as the audience is thinking the same thing. It's one of the best concerts I've gone to and I've been to many.

[@x_warhog_x8701]

This exactly.....

[@danlimbaugh3629]

I agree as well. I've had several friends admit there was something in the album they had never understood, or caught... until they watched the movie. Then it was "Oh wow!!! I never understood what he meant by that!" The movie definitely can open a few doors.

[@bunion8579]

I'm now 64 and was 20 when this album was released. You have no idea how good it makes me feel to see your reaction and appreciation in 2023 of the music I grew up with.

[@daisyelmir1289]

I'm 61 and feel exactly the same!! Saw The Wall in MSG in NY. FREAKING AWESOME. 🌼🎸✌

[@ericlandis1234]

Ditto

[@remanns6661]

Ditto. ( only 63 me )

[@sopwithpuppy]

Mother was so protective of her little boy because she lost her husband in the war. She cared for him, protected him, became overwhelmingly protective of him. She transferred all her fears into him, all her nightmares. She kept him under her wing, wouldn't let him fly, but she MIGHT let him sing. She scrutinized all his prospective girlfriends, and helped him build a wall around him. "Mother, did it need to be so high?"

[@davidcarey1206]

Finely an explanation based in reality. During the Second World War England was bombed by the Germans on a regular bases. The English people lived in constant fear for their lives. Many wives and mothers lost not only their husbands but the family members, friends and neighbors. After the war they tried to get back to some semblance of normal life. If you know the history of England and listen to the album from start to finish you can understand the creation of Roger Waters wall. Also you must realize everyone has some type of wall to keep the world at a comfortable distance. Think of all the influences that has contributed to your wall…… and how high is it?

[@user-eg9yb7en6n]

Yep, just the truth.

[@Arfabiscuit]

It's about Orwellian control mother is the state

[@VitaminJay12]

That's awesome, I been listening to this album for 42 years and I just got that line. Yep, I'm a little slow hehe

[@ThistleAndSea]

Aileen, The Wall is a concept album that really needs to be experienced in its entirety from beginning to end. And if you enjoy it, watch the movie. It is stunning. The "high" at the end of this song refers to the height of the wall that his mother helps him build to emotionally cut himself off from the "dangerous" world. He's lamenting because as an adult he can't connect with Life at all anymore.

[@horus4542]

👍

[@rocioalvarado8339]

Hi You need to listen to the whole album from the beginning It's the only way to get the whole story and you should watch the movie as well ❤ I love the way you enjoy good music

[@amandaoulson8140]

Yes like Queensryches Operation mind Crime!

[@alessandrociviero9507]

The Wall is a concept album (the greatest of all time in that genre) and every single song introduces the next and creates the story of Pink, a boy who slowly grows up and suffers the sorrow of detachment from the world, of apathy, and of the uncommunicability of his state of mind, right up until the built of the wall and his subsequent liberation. You must listen whole LP to reach the entire meaning.

[@artbagley1406]

The entire album will provide all the CONTEXT to understand the deepest meanings of all the songs.

[@OldtimerOfSweden]

I had the good fortune to be living in Brighton, England in 1981 and watched The Wall live at Earls Court, London in June 1981. It was the most memorable consert I've ever been to. The way they slowly built an actual wall between the band and the audience, the story that was slowly unfolding through the songs, everything was just amazing.

[@daveleeroy]

Wow! That's amazing, a once in a lifetime concert. Pink Floyd's my favorite. I've seen them 5 times in Vancouver. Not bragging, just sharing. Saw Roger Water's Wall Tour, but it doesn't compare to the original you saw! That's awesome! Take care

[@davidperlstein9054]

You need to listen to The Wall in its entirety. It is a story that takes you through the life of the main character from birth ‘til the point where he is telling you his story looking back on everything. “Mother” is a powerful song.

[@greg2976]

👍👍💯💯

[@michaels6496]

"Mother did it need to be so high?" The first part of the album from which this song comes, "The Wall", is a description of various components/factors/aka bricks, that led to an emotional and psychological wall of isolation. His mother was one of several factors which contributed (another brick) to his wall. The second part of the album tells us what happened after the wall had been constructed and fully isolated him. Great reaction!!

[@MonkeyJedi99]

All in all we're just another brick in the wall

[@RyanWhipple]

Holy hell, I’ve been mishearing that lyric my whole life. I always heard “Mother didn’t need to be so high”, and thought it was an abrupt way to introduce addiction, haha. This makes way more sense

[@clintcalvert9250]

We had no idea about the more bricks made the wall higher and represented isolation.

[@opietwoep1247]

This was always my favorite song on this album. But Comfortable Numb is the masterpiece on this album.

[@kevroy5685]

"Mother will she tear your little boy apart?" hits me right in the feels

[@cpierce213]

It's part of such a bigger story. You need to watch the movie and / or go through the whole album. Mother is the one song that no matter where or when I hear it it makes me emotional. Love your reactions. Keep it up!

[@Penddraig7]

I would say listen to the album and maybe then watch the movie. The movie is just a dramatised version of the album and is not a true representation and those who watch the movie without understanding the true meaning of the album will not understand that it’s a dramatised version and then that’s when you get people claiming that Comfortably Numb is about drugs etc

[@ianrastall]

@@Penddraig7I swear I'm not following you around, man, contradicting you. But comfortably numb is definitely at least partly about drugs.

[@iccarusungrimm2565]

Totally tangential, but the movie has a couple different songs, so worth watching for that.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

@@Penddraig7 Another good option is to watch the concert at the Berlin Wall, Potsdamer Platz. I found a channel having the whole thing (I think?) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIeqqnitpp2oo9U Though there may be others hosting it as well.

[@tattoodude8946]

@@ianrastall It is subjective (as good art should be). It can certainly be applied to a state of drug use, but everything in the song could also simply be applied to an extreme emotional state. I think the only part that is "about drugs" is the bit around "just a little pinprick" as (to me) it seems to be implied he is being given something to overcome his current disconnected state. But this would be more of a medical situation to get him up and going again and not so much "about drugs". I'm more of the opinion that the condition of the person that is being spoken to (and who gives his point of view during the chorus) is simply withdrawn due to emotional trauma and not just doped up, which would feed more directly into the narrative of The Wall as a whole. I feel like the song being "about drugs" actually detracts from its significance and makes it feel very shallow.

[@patsow4797]

It ties into the album, the wall, what is meant by too high refers to the height of the wall for barriers to keep out everything. The best way to experience this song is listening to the entire album, and knowing how the album came to be, and what the certain key references are . It’s absolutely amazing, and I hope you listen to the entire album from the beginning to the end

[@ostlandr]

If it's legal in your state, and your'e into that, one should watch "The Wall" twice- once sober, once with with aid of the Devil's Lettuce.

[@hosehead58]

gotta listen to the whole thing, non-stop, multiple times..then maybe watch the film..and listen to it again

[@MooScree]

I always thought the "too high" ("did it need to be so high") referred to the fever as a child (revealed later of course).

[@OgreProgrammer]

@@ostlandr Or the toad's stool.

[@kevingill648]

The whole album is a story! I've been a Pink Floyd fan since 1970 and my 4 favourite albums are, Dark Side Of The Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Division Bell and The Wall. In my opinion they are the greatest band ever!

[@pulamusic]

There is a fleshed out story if you listen to the full album. And to get the whole late 70s vibe you need headphones, a black light, a beanbag chair, and a joint. A classic combo.

[@brendanpelly213]

Definitely!!!

[@daviddavies167]

And your favourite satin shirt

[@adamhoy6370]

With skunk bud especially!

[@zeffevnon]

Love that you paid attention to the lyrics and picked up the meaning. I've seen reactors listen to this and just go 'awe how sweet I love my mom' and it's like--that's not exactly what this song is about 😅 they're so great at setting up this relationship of a frightened child and an overbearing mother, and juxtaposing the gentle, tender music against this story of a toxic relationship. Another masterpiece from PF and another big smile on my face throughout a full AileenSenpai video. Thanks for sharing 🫡

[@dustinabraham]

I've seen mother-son dances at weddings to this song... and I just scratch my head. Haha

[@robertmiller9207]

But why was his mother so overbearing....??? Would it not have something to do with his father getting killed in the war.....??? How else could she protect her baby....???

[@patrickstockton2091]

That wizard of oz thing is kinda cool...Joe Biden on TV making us wanna throw up....

[@srt8rocketship241]

Mother clinging hard as she lost her husband to the war when Pinky was very young. The madness soon sets in. The live version from like 1980 is so great with David's extended guitar solo. Love Floyd and have to hear them everyday. Roger was a great member. Times long past

[@daveleeroy]

So nice you're feeling Pink Floyd. I've seen them 5 times, and it's not a concert. It's an experience.

[@gablia2002]

I'm very envious of you

[@daveleeroy]

Just had the right opportunities, plus my age. I'm in my late 50's, so got to see them more. @2002 Btw, I'm not going to like that you're envious, because I wish you've seen them as much

[@thomasblinne332]

Pink Floyd is so much more than consuming music. I am addicted to them since 40 years and i found that the interpretation of their songs (feeling wise) are so depending on your own mood that the interaction with their music, feelings and stories never ends. This is being genius in its entirety. Living music ......

[@robertvanamburgh7673]

To this day this was the greatest concert I've ever seen. Absolutely incredible. Getting goosebumps just remembering the show.

[@mikey6214]

My most favorite PF song.

[@user-tm6de4fk4f]

I saw Pink Floyd on the Animals tour in’77, I remember it was 4 hours of musical and visual bliss.

[@roncarnes5724]

Saw them at JFK Stadium in Philly. 100,000+ people. So much smoke you got high as f**k by just breathing. I've been to 100+ concerts and Floyd is still #1

[@charliemac64]

It's not over at the end. That's the end of Side 1 of a double album (4 sides). We're about 20-25 minutes into an hour and forty minute musical journey through the life of the protagonist, Pink. The end of the song is not the end of the story. By a loooooooooong shot. His overbearing mother is merely one of the larger blocks of the wall he builds to isolate himself. Brilliant work. All-time classic for any artist of any era.

[@urex1717]

My mother was a saint and I loved her every day that she was alive. I left home at a young age and didn't see my mom for many years. I would write letters to her every week and then emails when she finally got a computer. When my son was born, she and my dad made the long drive down from NY to Florida. I had learned how to play guitar and I played and sang this for her knowing full well that she wouldn't take it personally but would embrace it simply for the fact that she loved music so much. I love playing this song. I love singing this song. Not because I relate to it but rather because my empathy goes out to those who didn't have a saint for a mother. My mother lived to near ninety and touched so many people in the most positive ways. When she died I was all smiles because I knew that she had lived such an excellent life and it was time for her to rest.

[@kathryn4982]

"Your favorite Pink Floyd song is the last one you heard"... I need this on some merch

[@SaintPhoenixx]

"Mother did it need to be so high?" was the child asking "did you need to build such a high wall around me?", like asking why she was so overbearing and overprotective.

[@mattdonlan7745]

I love this album for it's honesty. The whole story about being put down, held back, judged (literally), hurt, and oppressed. We can all relate. Powerful reminder to be yourself no matter what.

[@jameshutchinson568]

Aileen, you are very smart! Fantastic analysis of this song! You really nailed it! I just love this song. So melodic, so beautiful. Probably my favorite Pink Floyd song. And the lyrics are so good, so powerful.

[@michaelcatapano]

Wow, you are one of the few first timers to really understand this song. I'm very impressed. I enjoy your reaction th Pink Floyd.

[@0zymandiass]

The song is part of the story. you really should listen to the whole album altogether, Aileen. It is such a masterpiece

[@dshale357]

This double album needs to be listened to in it's entirety. You did catch the basic concept though. It tells the story of the character "Pink Floyd" as a young boy growing up in WWII era Great Britain with an overbearing mother into a rock star with lots of issues. An absolute masterpiece, but very dark. It also pretty much ended Roger Waters with the band because he wanted to keep going with this same style but the rest of the band wanted to get back to writing less depressing music. There is also a movie "The Wall" with Bob Geldof playing the part of "Pink" in which the video puts a lot of it into perspective...BUT I recommend hearing the original album a few times first and the visual shows up in your head naturally. Plus Geldof does his own vocals on some of the songs and that just ruined those songs for me.

[@andyjackson304]

I totally agree, but I never had any desire to see the movie because I already knew the story, and I had my own visuals. I didn't want the movie to ruin what I had already visualized.

[@ChristopherFairchild]

I’ve always love Geldof’s parts. They each stand on their own but the movie is a masterwork (albeit a very dark one)

[@topedog12]

Great reply, I don’t have to do anything

[@eneking2022]

Agree with geldorf ruining the songs..

[@Meh71016]

This is absolutely a movie you should watch, I can't tell you how many times I've watched The Wall from Pink Floyd.

[@user-cx6zs6vx2l]

I love how you appreciate Pink Floyd. Gotta listen to “Lost for words” one of my all time favorites.

[@fredstockberger9894]

Aileen, as others have said below, this song is only part of the story, but yes, the 'wall' is a metaphor for the psychological protection system that develops during this young man's tragic life experiences including his mother's attempts to protect him from perceived external harm. 'The Wall' album and movie is like an opera so all the songs flow together to tell the story. Listen to the full album a couple times, then watch the movie 'The Wall' - it will take more than one watch, and you'll listen to the album again and then be able to understand the story that is Roger Waters and afterwards, each of these songs will have an entirely different feeling when you hear them.

[@michaelreeder9931]

"Mother did it need to be so high" refers to the psychological wall that was built to isolate himself ( with mothers help of course). The albums many songs paints a picture of the influences that helped create the "wall". Controlling mother, abusive teachers, flawed relationships, etc all helped build the wall. You are my favorite PF reactor. I love the way you just "get it". This is one of the few PF songs that is actually better on the album version vs live. "Shine on You Crazy Diamond" is one of the others and definitely worth a listen. I can't wait to watch the emotions play across your face as you check it out.

[@motoprof1441]

Your reaction after the last line was priceless. I was in high school when this album came out and it's my favorite Pink Floyd album. It's great to see the younger generation listening and appreciating this band and listening to the greatest band of all time.

[@johnnyCAPLLC]

Great album to experience for the first time. You need to watch the movie. All songs will be understood. The very first words on the album are "we came in?" the final words are "isn't this where". The album is a loop, and I've been looping it for over 40 years.

[@plnkfloydian7814]

I saw Waters perform The Wall in November 2011 and as I was walking in and to my seat the beginning sequence started and the sound hit me like a brick you could feel it in your chest. It sounded incredible and was easily one of the best experiences I’ve had.

[@grelch]

Thing to remember with songs from The Wall is that each song is a chapter in a long story. There’s not necessarily a theme or deeper meaning to each song beyond how it serves the story. In this case the main character in the story is about a dude named Pink (of course). This song is a dialogue between overprotective mom and overprotected son. In the story Dad died in the war and this song tells how that affected mom and son, and reveals why Pink ends up having terribly fraught relationships with women throughout the rest of the story.

[@BigSurJay]

“Mother” is one of those songs that really needs to be listened to with the other songs around it. In context with the entire album. I’ve always wondered how someone would react to songs like “In the Flesh” or “Waiting for the Worms” without hearing the entire album. Those songs could be taken waaay out of context and would probably be very disturbing to hear without knowing what happened to Pink.

[@kevinwilkins7851]

Another brilliant take! Love the counterpoint between both singers and the guitar solo is epic.

[@danielmarshall3102]

Great reaction !! The last line refers to "The Wall" she said she would help him build being too high. Remember it is the theme of the whole album. You will also love "HEY YOU" from this album. ---- Time to explore the "Animals" album, starting with "PIGS THREE DIFFERENT ONES"

[@Doinkman79]

Loving this Beautiful, Amazing Pink Floyd journey with you Aileen!! "Did it need to be so high?" refers to the "Wall" mentioned in the song and in the album as a whole; like in this song from his over-bearing protective mum, how he uses all these "bricks" to protect and isolate himself from the world and from life and living a truly full life. The album, "THE WALL", considered a Pink Floyd masterpiece, in the same vein that "DARK SIDE OF THE MOON" is a well. It is a truly amazing album, one of the best by Pink Floyd and one of best-selling of all time.... it has a full story to goes along with it that playing into "The Wall" concept. Phenomenal! Made me the devoted PF fan I am today! You really should listen to it as a whole to truly appreciate the mastery of their craft but other songs to consider from the album: **HEY YOU** **COMFORTABLY NUMB** **YOUNG LUST** or **RUN LIKE HELL** Love Your reaction... Keep the Pink Floyd journey up. Cheers!!!

[@danielhewson8866]

"High" at the end refers to the protective yet obstructive "wall" she built around him

[@Khorvos]

Stumbling across this I love how invested you are in Pink Floyd, they're such an awesome band... Also watching this reminds me I need to take a beat, stop running around and just spend sometime listening to music like I used to years ago..;) Pink Floyd tell an awesome story.

[@hildesheimerbordegameplay6819]

I love your reaction and comments. You reactively quickly recognized what it was about. the last sentence of the title: "Mother doesn't need to be so high" Oh, and it turns out that Pink Floyd thinks that the protective wall you build around yourself definitely has to be that high. Alos once again emphasizes being overprotective. It's a good song from Pink Floyd. But listen to shine on you crazy Diamond Part I-V and Part VI-IX from the Wish you were here album (1975), it will blow you away. And when you've processed that and gotten through it, then you're ready for the crown jewel of the entire history of music. It's "Echoes" from the Meddle Album (1971). This 23 minute masterpiece is only comparable to Bach or Beethoven. Nothing more is possible, no matter which way you look at it. Performance, musical perfection, intensifying emotionality and outstanding, meaningful, not immediately understandable lyrics and the best musical transition are just some of the outstanding attributes of this masterpiece. This will overwhelm you emotionally and blow all the fuses in your head. But first listen to both tracks as studio recordings from the albums mentioned before giving them a live performance. If you would like any tips on live performance, I will be happy to give you advice. But please listen to the original studio recordings first so that you can fully concentrate on the music and not be distracted by visuals. Yours sincerely, with kind regards from Germany

[@pauljansen1137]

So many great Pink Floyd song..hope to see you do a lot more of them!!!

[@nathanhazlehurst484]

Your a smart girl. You totally got the meaning of the song. Pink Floyd is my favorite band seen them live twice amazing concert to say the least.

[@maingate7672]

Always leave the audience wanting more! Listen to the entire album!

[@MBighk]

The thing that was "so high" was The Wall. The first part of the album explores all the experiences and people who drove Pink to build an emotional wall around himself.

[@frankphillips7436]

Now imagine a kid hyper sheltered by this mother becoming a rock star! So much more powerful to hear and conceptualize this song in context.

[@Deathbird_Mitch]

That sounds a little like Hedwig And The Angry Inch. 😅

[@daviddavies167]

The headmaster sounds exactly like my old headmaster. He used to enjoy humiliating,intimidating, and bullying the students. I never thought of him having a fat and phsycopathic wife at home, but it figures. 😅

[@mikecarson9528]

There is some great insight into this song and the whole theme of the album in your comments. One of my favorite songs. Enjoyed your reaction.

[@jasoncraig3863]

(12:35) "Mother did it need to be so high"... remember when he said "Mother should I build a wall"? That's his emotional wall that at the end, was built so high!

[@albertspillane2831]

He's definitely one of the best 🎸 players ever 🎵🤘

[@graywade9225]

Lovely reaction as always! However, PLEASE please please do this amazing concept album justice and do a special reaction to the whole album. One song builds on another, and you'll get so much more when you lose yourself in the whole story. Love you, Aileen! 😊 Haha, update, I see I am far from the first to suggest the "whole album" listen!

[@ingridmatschke]

“Now this is concerning”, classic reaction to Pink Floyd. LOL. They are deep, that’s for sure.

[@user-wo8vy7qg8z]

A Pink Floyd album is a lifetime of life lessons. Their underlying message is always, you must live your life to live your life and can only know if your life was fulfilling when it's over.

[@jco207]

First time I listened to the full album, it was so beautiful but also so relatable and haunting it brought me to tears. Did anyone else experience that?

[@julianoheidrich2112]

This song is part of a bigger story, the movie “The Wall”. It’s a “must see” movie. The song “Mother” is so beautiful in this movie. It’s worth also listen the version of this song in live album “Is There Anybody Out There”, great alternative guitar solo. Your reactions to Pink Floyd are the best, by the way 😊.

[@b2addict561]

First time ever seeing your channel, Pink Floyd is an experience, I loved your breakdown and your demeanor is enchanting.. Instant sub !!

[@kevinbascue985]

You are my favorite reaction video person. That’s the beauty of music. Everyone has a different perspective of what the story being told means. It could be simple or it can be deep

[@thermy123]

Take a couple of hours, sit in a darkened room, put your headphones on, turn up the volume a little and put the full album of "The Wall". And after that, you will understand what this song means and its context. I promise you, that you will want to play this album over and over again afterwards. :)

[@javatherus170]

This song is not a story...it is part of the story. The whole album is the story. Great review, I love your reactions.

[@cryptoman9530]

I remember going to this movie at 12 years old with my older sister and her boyfriend. We got to the ticket booth and they wouldn't sell us tickets since we were under age (it was Rated R). A worker at the theater was standing nearby and heard us getting rejected. He came up to us as we were walking away sad. He pointed to one of the exit doors and told us to meet him there in a few minutes. He ended up letting us in to the theater to watch the movie. Unfortunately, someone in the theater reported us for sneaking in through the exit doors and we were ushered out just a few minutes into the movie. Times were very different then. There were no digital copies to watch on the internet. Hell, there was no internet. There was only ARPANET, which was for governmental use only at the time. But with everything said, I would go back to those times right now if i could.

[@siding8]

My good friend passed away last year and this whole album reminds me of him. We used to skip school and go skiing all day and play this album the entire time. Great memories!!

[@nodayatthebeach]

I've always felt that Mother was metaphorical. It's all part of the Wall story. Listen to the entirety of the wall. You really can't ever just here a single cut from a Pink Floyd album. Every Album is a story.

[@skylar7740]

The character Pink is a reflection of Roger Waters life. When his dad was killed in WW2 his mother became overly protective. The Gunners Dream is a good song that not many people react to. Also, the album 'Amused to Death' by Roger Waters is a good listen.

[@paulschirf9259]

Agreed. While I've never really got into the other solo Waters releases, 'Amused to Death' may be the best Pink Floyd album that isn't one.

[@stevenwilkins1625]

I recommend the pros and cons of hitchhiking and RADIO K.A.O.S. as well as The Final Cut

[@skylar7740]

@@stevenwilkins1625 love those two albums as well, though Amused to Death is my favourite.

[@davidferro2236]

In the movie, a small boy is at a train station. Many other boys greet their fathers as they leave the train but he walks to each car. His father isn't coming back. Imagine his mother's fear of losing her son, her only link to her husband. As a father & grandfather, I know now that fear.

[@BazzSelby]

The line that sticks with me, from the album/film/concert, is "There must have been a door there, in the Wall, when I came in?" At that point, 'Pink' realises what he's done, regarding the Wall he's built, and that there's no escape!

[@granfall00n]

Thank goodness for that. I have listened to so many people who don’t understand this song. Even people who think it is a heart warming song about mothers love. You were on this from the start.

[@Michael-rm8xl]

The Wall is the greatest album of all time!!!! This song is one of my favourites of all time by any band!! It is beautifully crafted and produced. For me the hidden gems are the drums and especially the piano work of Richard Wright! Just focus on the piano work in this song and be impressed!! I like your channel!!❤🇨🇦

[@Enrico.Sbardolini]

I'm sorry to have to correct something that you've probably believed for years and years: it wasn't Rick who composed and played these keyboards, but Bob Ezrin (harmonium, Hammond organ, piano) as you will find confirmed on Wikipedia ... as well as on the original cover. The drums are also not Nick's, but Jeff Porcaro's ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_(Pink_Floyd_song)#Personnel It is decidedly complex the way this album was born ... and was then played live in the 80s and 2000s: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWS4foqljbeVoMk kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHW3iKarrqmMiK8

[@Michael-rm8xl]

@@Enrico.Sbardolini wow!! My bubble is burst 😢 this makes my love/hate relationship with Roger Waters even stronger…thank you for letting me know

[@DSWilkes]

The Wall is an album that needs to be listened to the whole way through. It's very difficult to break it down one song at a time.

[@medbob1]

This album needs to be experienced as a whole. Each song builds layer upon layer of a story regarding a musician who builds a wall and retreats into a form of madness. You can put this song together with "Another Brick In The Wall" to see how this guy was influenced by his school teacher. I would personally recommend the Pink Floyd Movie "The Wall" for the full ride and context.

[@deanhovey8348]

Mommas gonna help put all her fears into you ... Mother did it need to be so high ? The Wall was too high Aileen ! The Wall was built ... can't be free behind a wall :)

[@marvinsarracino116]

This such a great song! Mother hits you like a self realizing therapy session! Haha Not to blame Mom but parents sometimes overprotect their kids and they have a hard time later in life because their protective/defensive wall is so high they have a hard time socially. At least that's how I interpreted the song. However it made him a great artist with some emotional songs to share with the world! The glass is never half full or half empty so long as theres water! Water is Life! Luv ya Aileen ❤️💛

[@vicprovost2561]

Hi Aileen, the story in this song is just a piece of their last, truly great album, The Wall. At some point you need to hear the entire album to get the full story of 'Pink' who has a crazy life as told through the lyrics (mainly Roger Waters) and incredible music of Pink Floyd, it was Roger's concept but the band really brings it to life. They also made a companion movie for it with actor Bob Geldof doing one stunning turn as Pink with Floyd as the soundtrack. Unreal epic that can only be properly experienced as a whole, like we did as soon as the album came home from the record store the day it was released or the day the movie came out! Pink Floyd forever my dear, glad you are along for the ride. 🔉 😎 Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎷🎶

[@smlein]

This is the first video of yours I've seen, recommended to me as a huge Floyd fan. I loved watching you experience this song for the first time. Your commentary is wonderful and insightful, but watching your face during the song, watching you feel the words, feel the music changes, slight smiles, concern, just pure experience. It's beautiful. Here's my wish for you. And it doesn't fit your format, but I hope you do it on your own anyway. I think you'll really enjoy it. I've introduced people to the Dark Side of the Moon album the way I was introduced to it. Listen to it beginning to end, stoned in the dark, lying comfortably on the carpet, maybe by candlelight, playing on vinyl on a decent sound system. Experience the album. Wishing I could be a part of your first time might be a star too far. But I wish for you to experience it in this way. It changed me. It's changed others. It's a one of a kind for sure. Enjoy!

[@Koldobika8A]

I can listen to you all night Aileen ❤ I love your reaction ✌🏽

[@walthodgson5780]

This album really needs to be taken as an entire piece, as it tells a story

[@jeffmoore9356]

You're just the right person to give the album " The Wall " a full run through....its just the greatest album ever written....its just one long story....really deep

[@John-mi2rt]

Yep. My favourite album

[@zappothesane4910]

One can't really analyze any one song on this album by itself (especially this one). One needs to listen to the entire album, get the whole story, to understand how any one piece fits in. Pink Floyd are one of those rare bands who do rock operas where every song is connected and a part of a larger, overarching story line. I highly recommend watching their movie "The Wall" that was released in 1982, three years after the album was released. It really helps bring the story to life and takes the music to an entirely new level. This album is so much more than the sum of its parts.

[@markgallant3089]

Your assessment was spot on Aileen!!

[@walter6574]

Aileen is a first time reactor that got the song's message right. Most first timers believe this song is complimenting mother, while it is not. 👌

[@juansolis4796]

POIWERFUL lyrics right there... "she won´t let you fly , but she might let you sing".

[@nickbitten9910]

One of your best reactions Aileen.

[@fredkrissman6527]

This reaction Aileen, is completely on point! Yes, it's a concept double lp, one that was almost entirely conceived by the brilliant RogerWaters.... His vision for this album (and the amazing movie), along with the $$$ pressures that the band was facing, likely deepened the divide within the band, and led to their eventual bitter breakup. But, this album cemented the lasting legacy of Floyd imo.

[@detroitlady7201]

With a heck of a lot of the GENIUS David Gilmour and Rick Wright! Basically just a redo of Waters life, no genius needed.

[@fredkrissman6527]

Ah, the silly Floyd divide continues, @@detroitlady7201. I wrote above "... a concept double lp ... almost entirely conceived by the brilliant RogerWaters." That's just a fact. I think that all parties admit &/or insist that Waters wrote virtually ALL the themes&characters&lyrics on this CONCEPT album. Indeed, he was resented -- perhaps rightly! --for his dictatorial control of said concept -- i.e., characters, lyrics, themes, etc. TheWall was Waters' concept, almost entirely.

[@Enrico.Sbardolini]

​@@fredkrissman6527It seems to me that it is David's fans who constantly insult Roger while I practically never find the opposite. Roger has 'estimators', not fanatical fans.

[@daviddavies167]

I think it was the final cut that was the final straw. It's pretty much a Roger Walters album with the band backing him up. I'm not on the divide i like and respect Waters and Gilmore equally, it's just my opinion. Roger seemed to be becoming more and more political. 'Musical differences', as they say.

[@fredkrissman6527]

Yeah,@@daviddavies167, good points. But I think it was while recording TheWall that Waters literally fired Richard Wright from the group cuz he went on extended vacation when the band members were all in tax exile due to bad investments, crooked management, and govt penalties&fees for overdue yrs! The bad blood overflowed here, though the group tried&failed to shoulder on.

[@scottmusgrave5735]

Are you really trying to listen to and interpret one Pink Floyd song at a time? The Wall is literally one big long story.

[@josiplilic3384]

Idk why but, I'm going out of way to say that I forgive Roger at this moment for his blasphemic DSOTM ..... damn there no words for it! As a looong time Floyd fan I had always defended Roger before he made that spitting to best album in history! But then I watch this beatiful girl reacts to Roger's song that I used to sing with my band,like 25 yrs ago & I refuse to be mad at mastermind behind all great things these guys created! I like Syd,but I think his illness was like some divine intervention & ppl could enjoy the best days of the best band,from Medlle to Wall! Sorry,I neded to get this off my chest now.

[@josiplilic3384]

2:51 Maybe I'm getting crazy of this moment, but perhaps I stumbled into you cuz I wanted to defend this girl! I know that 98 pct of these reaction channels are fake/crocodile tears emotions,but something about this girl feels genuine to me( maybe I'm naive) & I feel you were patronisng her about the Wall! Hell I've turned 40 few yrs ago & I didn't get the Wall before 4th listening of it (mid 20's)And I didn't wanna get some songs before my heart wasn't wasteland after broken marrige,for example

[@vernonsmith6965]

Great to here your heart felt comments and your love for one of the best bands in the world

[@BillHoyt-or5lp]

Syd Barrett Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett (6 January 1946 - 7 July 2006) was an English singer, guitarist and songwriter who co-founded the rock band Pink Floyd in 1965. It is implied that Sid wrote the words to Pink Floyds song " Money ", It is also implied that Pink Floyds movie " The wall " is a telling story about sids life, and what led him to eventually be institutionalized with mental health issues. The movie is a trip! Implied ,because Sid was to crazy to authorize it.

[@richardager1861]

The more you listen to this, the more you will learn. Jungian archetype is threaded right through this. Love watching you listen for first time! Great song! As another person commented - all of the songs are connected, part of a story. Keep listening!

[@jamielandis4308]

The first time I listened to this album was in 1985 in a dark room lit solely by candles. It was magic. Every time I hear it I want to cry.

[@WalkenDead]

The Wall is a concept album and you really have to go all the way thru the album to see the full story. For a layman who may be seeing this a concept album is one where all the songs are connected in the overarching story the band is trying to tell. That's why there is also a movie that tries to put images to coincide with the lyrics

[@robmullins1427]

The “high” lyric was in reference to the height of the wall she helped him build.

[@brentbrumley4640]

"Mother did it need to be so high" = The Wall.... did you have to build the wall so high.

[@jimc3786]

Anytime Roger and David do a duet it just rips the heart out for some reason.

[@williamrouse1268]

I hade my doubts but you nailed it!

[@danp.2510]

You nailed the general meaning of the song! Great reaction.

[@user-ru8bg6mf8y]

This song is about an overprotective mother that sheltered him too much adding to his tormented life. When you listen to a Pink Floyd album, it’s all one story with many layers, adding to a mental breakdown in this album’s case.