"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 References 1994 songs Pink Floyd songs Songs written by David Gilmour Songs written by Nick Laird-Clowes Songs with lyrics by Polly Samson Song recordings produced by Bob Ezrin Song recordings produced by David Gilmour Songs about Syd Barrett Rock ballads