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Pigs On The Wing (Part Two)

This version of Pigs On The Wing (Part Two) was released by Pink Floyd in 1977.

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You know that I care what happens to you
And I know that you care for me too
So I don’t feel alone
Of the weight of the stone
Now that I’ve found somewhere safe
To bury my bone
And any fool knows a dog needs a home
A shelter from pigs on the wing

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The lyrics to Pigs On The Wing (Part Two) are the words, verses and chorus for the song released by Pink Floyd in 1977. Elements of the lyrics to Pigs On The Wing (Part Two) are both direct in meaning and also metaphorical with the real meanings of the song only known by Pink Floyd and any collaborating writers working on the lyrics for Pigs On The Wing (Part Two) back when it was created.

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