One Of My Turns – Explosive Temper Review

The Psychological Descent of a Rock Star

Explore the mental breakdown of Pink as a reflection of the dark side of fame.

How does The Wall portray the psychological impact of being in the spotlight?

In The Wall, Pink is the embodiment of the tortured rock star—a man broken by the very lifestyle that once promised him glory. The song “One of My Turns” is a haunting window into his unraveling psyche.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be at the pinnacle of fame, only to find that the spotlight blinds you to everything else?

Pink’s story is a cautionary tale, a descent into madness fueled by loneliness, drugs, and the relentless pressures of the rock and roll lifestyle. From the outside, being the head of a massive rock band might seem like a dream come true.

But what happens when the adoration of millions is not enough?

Pink’s life on the road is a blur of endless shows, screaming fans, and the ever-present temptation of excess. Yet, behind the scenes, he is isolated, cut off from genuine human connection.

Isolation and Loneliness

Can you imagine the toll it would take on your mind, living out of a suitcase, never sure if the people around you care for the real you or just your fame?

In “One of My Turns,” Pink is trapped in a luxury hotel room, but it feels more like a prison. As the song unfolds, we see his mental state deteriorate, his emotions spiraling out of control. The emptiness that surrounds him is palpable—do you feel it too?

It’s as if the walls of his mind are closing in, brick by brick. The once-vibrant rock star is now a hollow shell, sickened by the very lifestyle that was supposed to be his salvation. The rock and roll lifestyle promises thrills, but it often delivers despair. The constant touring, the late nights, the drugs — how much can one person take before they break?

Pink’s story asks us to question the true cost of fame.

Is it worth the price if it means losing yourself along the way?

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Have you ever felt that the price of success might be too high?

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One of My Turns Song Lyrics

“Oh my God! What a fabulous room! Are all these your guitars?

[Film in background: “I’m sorry sir, I didn’t mean to startle you!]

“This place is bigger than our apartment!

[Film: “Let me know when you’re entering a room”

“Yes sir!”]

“erm, Can I get a drink of water?

[Film: “I was wondering about …”]

“You want some, huh?”

[Film: “Yes”]

“Oh wow, look at this tub?
Do you wanna take baaaath?”

[Film: “I’ll have to find out from Mrs. Bancroft what time she wants to meet us, for her main …”]
“What are watching?”

[Film: “If you’ll just let me know as soon as you can … Mrs Bancroft” “Mrs Bancroft …”]
“Hello?”

[Film: “I don’t understand …”]
“Are you feeling okay?…”

Day after day, love turns grey

Like the skin of a dying man.

Night after night, we pretend its all right

But I have grown older and

You have grown colder and

Nothing is very much fun any more.

And I can feel one of my turns coming on.

I feel cold as a razor blade,

Tight as a tourniquet,

Dry as a funeral drum.

Run to the bedroom,

In the suitcase on the left

You’ll find my favorite axe.

Don’t look so frightened

This is just a passing phase,

One of my bad days.

Would you like to watch T.V.?

Or get between the sheets?

Or contemplate the silent freeway?

Would you like something to eat?

Would you like to learn to fly?

Would’ya?

Would you like to see me try?

Would you like to call the cops?

Do you think it’s time I stopped?

Why are you running away?