When the Tigers Broke Free - Pink Floyd - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"When the Tigers Broke Free" is a deeply personal song by Pink Floyd, written by Roger Waters and released in 1982 as a standalone single and part of the soundtrack for Pink Floyd: The Wall film. The song later appeared on the 2001 reissue of The Final Cut, an album heavily influenced by the themes of war and loss. The song recounts a real-life event from World War II, where Roger Waters’ father, Eric Fletcher Waters, was killed during the Battle of Anzio in 1944. The lyrics vividly describe the tragic moment when German forces overwhelmed his regiment, leaving Roger Waters’ father among the fallen. Unlike Pink Floyd’s typical progressive rock sound, "When the Tigers Broke Free" features a sweeping orchestral arrangement and narrative-style vocals, emphasizing the raw pain of war and personal loss. Although not initially included on The Final Cut in 1983, the song was later incorporated into its 2001 re-release, as the album shares similar themes of war, loss, and disillusionment.