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"Irrelevant" was written by Pink alongside the track's producer Ian Fitchuk, and it marks their first collaboration. [6] [11] [14] It is a pop punk [2] and pop rock [13] [15] song, described as a protest anthem by music critics. [16] [17] It is a "thumping, guitar-strumming" song, [15] with lyrics encouraging to fight for one's rights. [11]
The song centres on the main character, Pink (based on Roger Waters), who having lived a life filled with emotional trauma and substance abuse has reached a critical psychological break. "The Trial" is the fulcrum on which Pink's mental state balances. In the song, Pink is charged with "showing feelings of an almost human nature."
Lyrically, Pink had explained that the song is about "the death of friendship", [6] as well as friends of hers who died as a result of drug overdoses. [7] The song is about several people. [8] The song features acoustic guitar, keyboards, drums, and electric guitars. Gottwald, Martin and Pink co-wrote another song on the album, "U + Ur Hand".
The song's lyrics explore Pink's belief that the United States' government had failed its people and sent a message about those who feel unheard or forgotten. Music critics gave "What About Us" mostly positive reviews; many of them commended the production and Pink's vocal performance while others appreciated the song's political message and ...
American singer-songwriter Nate Ruess co-wrote and provided vocals on "Just Give Me a Reason". "Just Give Me a Reason" features Nate Ruess from the American band Fun. Originally, it was just a songwriting session but Pink realized that she needed someone else to sing the song with her because she thought that it was more of a conversation than a one-perspectiv
The Wall is the story of Pink, who grows up to become an alienated and embittered rock star, with a failing marriage and feelings of megalomania. [5] " The Thin Ice" can be seen as the introduction to his story, since the previous song, the album's opening track "In The Flesh?" is chronologically placed later in the album's narrative, and then the story is begun via flashback.
The song also debuted on the Adult Pop Songs chart, at number 29. [25] Following Pink's highly-praised 2012 American Music Awards performance, "Try" rose from number 50 to number 18 on the Hot 100. The song peaked at number nine in its 15th week, becoming the album's second top-ten and Pink 13th top-ten on her career. [26]
At the end of the song he attempts suicide but "never had the nerve to make the final cut". Additionally, the song may be told from its main character of Pink. "The Final Cut" is one of four songs (along with "The Hero's Return", "One of the Few", and "Your Possible Pasts") used in The Final Cut that had been previously rejected from The Wall.