Complicating it is that “conch” has two distinct pronunciations, one more widespread (contch) and one more correct (conk, it being a Greek word). Since Roger is insufferably educated he probably pronounces it correctly but WC Hero (and not water closet) Gilmour might only be familiar with the popular pronunciation and assume it was cockle.

I can’t listen to Pink Floyd anymore but once every few years. Not only did I play them out in high school, Roger Waters is the worst human in rock and roll, worse than Ted Nugent if uou read interviews. And it’s not just Israel, he legit has a thing against the Jews. He’s not jist an antisemite – bigotry can be overlooked, from a utilitarian standpoint being a dick to everyone is worse than being a divk towards one grouo – he’s a massive unpleasant diuche, too. But “Comfortably Numb” is a hell of a song.