Released: March 5, 1984

Songwriter: David Gilmour Pete Townshend

Producer: Bob Ezrin David Gilmour

Love on the air
I keep transmitting but reception is hazy
I don't get an answer
Keep sending it faster
Always knew it was crazy
To put my love on the air

[Verse 1]
No one will hurt me again
No one will cause me to lie
No one will control me by pain
No one will cause me to cry

I was looking for love
In wandering eyes
Like a ship trying to fix on a beacon
I learned how to sigh
On the ribbon and wires
It's a habit that's so hard to weaken

[Verse 2]
No one will ever manipulate
Make me promise to do or die
No one can make me hesitate
What can I lose if they try

I was looking for love
Like the very first time
Didn't realize love never left me
Contradicted, conspired
I connived and designed
Nothing on earth could arrest me

[Break]
(Reception is hazy)
When you put your love on the air
(Always knew it was crazy)
To put my love on the air
(But I only communicate)
When I put my love on the air
(You don't have to consummate)
Love on the air

[Verse 3]
No one will hurt me again
No one will cause me to lie
No one controlled me by pain
No one will cause me to cry

I was looking for love
In wandering eyes
Like a ship trying to fix on a beacon
I learned how to sigh
On the ribbon and wires
It's a habit that's so hard to weaken

I put my love on the air

Love

David Gilmour

Well known as the guitarist of legendary 20th century rock band Pink Floyd, David Gilmour is a talented musician whose expertise lies in the music, it’s impact and ability to move the listener. Famed for his guitar solos on many Pink Floyd tracks, he is often labelled as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, even landing the #14 spot on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists.

In recent years, his compositions have been often accompanied with lyrics by his wife Polly Samson. In addition to 2006’s On an Island, his works also include Pink Floyd’s last three albums after front man Roger Waters‘ departure: 1987’s A Momentary Lapse of Reason, 1994’s The Division Bell, and 2014’s The Endless River.

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