Another Brick in the Wall Part 1
Pink Floyd Lyrics
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Leaving just a memory
A snapshot in the family album
Daddy, what else did you leave for me?
Daddy, what'd ya leave behind for me?
All in all it was just a brick in the wall
All in all it was all just bricks in the wall
The lyrics of Pink Floyd's Another Brick in the Wall Part 1 depict a father leaving his family, creating a void in the life of the child. The child longs for answers from the father, asking him what else he has left for him. The only thing that remains is a snapshot in the family album, leaving the child with nothing but memories to cling to. The metaphorical use of a brick in the wall represents how one life gone may seem insignificant compared to the vastness of the wall, yet it is essential in building the entire wall.
The lyrics of the song explore the theme of abandonment and loss, and how it affects a child's life. It reflects the emptiness that a child experiences when parents leave and highlights the importance of family relationships. A single brick may seem insignificant, but it is a vital component in building a strong foundation.
Line by Line Meaning
Daddy's flown across the ocean
Father has traveled a great distance by air
Leaving just a memory
Father has left only a thought or recollection
The snapshot in the family album
A photograph of the family in the past
Daddy, what else did you leave for me?
Asking what else father has left besides the picture
Daddy, what'd'ja leave behind for me?
Same as above but with a more informal tone
All in all it was just a brick in the wall
Overall, it was just one piece of something larger and unimportant
All in all it was all just bricks in the wall
In the end, all the separate insignificant components add up to something greater
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Written by: Roger Waters
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