"Poles Apart" is a song by Pink Floyd from the band's 1994 album, The Division Bell.
Lyrics
The lyrics speak to ex-bandmate Syd Barrett in the first verse, and Roger Waters in the second, according to co-writer Polly Samson. As such, the second verse begins with the words "Hey you", the title of a Waters-penned song from Pink Floyd's earlier album, The Wall.
Tuning
The song was performed in DADGAD tuning.
Personnel
David Gilmour – acoustic & electric guitars, lap steel, fretless bass, lead vocals, keyboards, programming Nick Mason – drums and percussion Richard Wright – Hammond organ
Additional musicians: Tim Renwick – acoustic guitar Jon Carin – keyboards, fx