[4] The song contains nascent existentialist themes, as Barrett compares his own existence to that of the scarecrow, who, while "sadder" is also "resigned to his fate".
The song contains a baroque, psychedelic folk instrumental section consisting of 12-string acoustic guitar and cello.
It shows Roger Waters falling down as if he were shot, and Nick Mason exchanging his hat with the scarecrow's.
[5] Part of this film has been featured in Waters' live performances of "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun".
A second promo was filmed in 1968 in Brussels, Belgium, with David Gilmour replacing Barrett, and Waters lip-syncing while playing his Rickenbacker bass with a violin bow.