Basically, our heroine has become comfortably numb as she feels hopelessly trapped in her life ... (which eventually just fades out), rather than the briefly sustained chord following Sinead’s vocal.

The melody is strong; I like the development of the chord progression and trajectory of the song ... like he was shouting and desperate to get someone’s attention. Comfortably Numb (Live) (Pink Floyd, ...

Yet, the song struck a chord with listeners through its grounded, relatable lyrics, quickly becoming a chart-topping sensation. It struck a balance between humour and authenticity, resonating with ...