This song has been described as “the sound of insanity”, with the disjointed lyrics and jarring and off key backing music.

It was the last song Syd Barrett wrote for Pink Floyd, before his mental breakdown (most likely brought on by an overuse of acid and underlying mental illness).

Despite its disjointedness and seeming lack of cohesion, Barrett’s talent as a writer comes through in his lyrical acknowledgement of his own mental absence and growing detachment from the band.