COMFORTABLY NUMB LYRICS - PINK FLOYD | THE WALL (1979)

Comfortably Numb is one of the defining songs from Pink Floyd's landmark 1979 double album The Wall. Co-written by David Gilmour (music and chorus) and Roger Waters (lyrics and verses), it was released as a single on 23 June 1980 with "Hey You" as the B-side. The track is famous for its two soaring guitar solos and was ranked No. 179 on Rolling Stone's 2021 list of the 500 greatest songs of all time.

Comfortably Numb Song Credits

Song: Comfortably Numb
Artist: Pink Floyd
Album: The Wall (1979)
Songwriters: David Gilmour, Roger Waters
Label: Harvest (UK), Columbia (US)
Single Release Date: 23 June 1980
Length: 6:21 (album version), 3:59 (single edit)

Lyrics

Full lyrics for "Comfortably Numb" are being verified and will be added here soon.

Watch the Official Video

Watch the official Live 8 (2005) performance of "Comfortably Numb" below. No studio music video was ever made for the song, so this performance video from Pink Floyd's official channel is the definitive official video release.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was "Comfortably Numb" released?
The song was released as a single on 23 June 1980, taken from the 1979 album The Wall.

Who wrote "Comfortably Numb"?
David Gilmour composed the music and chorus, while Roger Waters wrote the lyrics and verses.

What is "Comfortably Numb" about?
Within the story of The Wall, the song depicts a rock star being medicated before a show and drifting into a numb, detached state.

Is there an official music video for "Comfortably Numb"?
No studio music video exists for the song. The official Live 8 (2005) performance, embedded above, is the official video released on Pink Floyd's channel.

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