The song is basically about trying to get Syd Barrett out of his drug fuelled state of Numbness by a doctor to be able to perform a show .Roger waters plays the doctor in the song verses. David gilmour plays syd Barrett in the song choruses one of my bucket list songs to record. This is the first time ive played keys and synths on a recording ! Everyone knows what a fantastic guitar player David gilmour is and I'm no Gilmour but love his work and did the best I could. This is the hotter live version.

Hello? Is there anybody in there? Just nod if you can hear me Is there anyone at home ? Come on now I hear you're feeling down I can ease your pain and get you on your feet again. Relax I need some information first Just the basic facts Can you show me where it hurts ? There is no pain, you are receeding A distant ship smoke on the horizen You are only coming through in waves Your lips move but I can't hear what you're saying When I was a child I had a fever My hands felt just like two balloons Now I've got that feeling once again, I can't explain You would not understand, this is not how I am I have become comfortably numb guitar solo I have become comfortably numb O.K Just a little pin prick There'll be no more aaaaaghhh ! But you may feel a little sick Can you stand up ? I do believe it's working, good! That'll keep you going through the show Come on, it's time to go There is no pain , you are receeding A distant ship smoke on the horizen You are only coming through in waves Your lips move but I can't hear what you're saying When I was a child , I caught a fleeting glimpse out of the corner of my eye I turned to look but it was gone I cannot put my finger on it now The child is grown, the dream is gone and I Have become comfortably numb guitar outro