Wall of Stone
Acoustic Junction Lyrics
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give you a gun say that's devotion.
One must join left of right
two sides to a coin two sides to a fight.
Yellow or green
black or white
colors serene.
Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall
looked at both sides before the fall.
Where to land he did not know
to the east or west side he was sure to go.
And all the king's men made him a man
took his feet told him where to stand.
The lyrics to Acoustic Junction's "Wall of Stone" touch on themes of division, conflict, and control. The "wall of stone" is a metaphor for the emotional barriers that people create between each other, often based on political or ideological differences. This division is perpetuated by those in power, who encourage people to pick a side and fight for it, even if it comes at the expense of empathy and understanding.
The chorus ("Yellow or green, black or white, there's a wall in between, colors serene") highlights the ways in which these divisions are often arbitrary and meaningless, yet they still manage to create conflict and animosity. The reference to Humpty Dumpty further underscores the precariousness of the situation, as even those in power (represented by the king's men) are ultimately powerless to prevent the inevitable fall.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the dangers of division, as well as a plea for unity and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a wall of stone built on emotions
The emotional barrier between two opposing sides is like a wall of stone that separates them.
give you a gun say that's devotion.
People are often convinced to pledge loyalty to a side through force and violence.
One must join left of right
To be part of a side or group, one must align with either the left or the right.
two sides to a coin two sides to a fight.
Just like a coin, every fight or conflict has two sides or opposing views.
Yellow or green
The division between opposing sides is not always a binary one and may include multiple options.
black or white
The concept of dividing things into two categories is common in most conflicts or disagreements.
there's a wall in between
Divisions between groups or people can create insurmountable walls that separate them from each other.
colors serene.
Even though colors may be serene and calming, they can also divide people.
Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall
Humpty Dumpty represents people who are caught in the middle of a conflict or a struggle.
looked at both sides before the fall.
Before making a decision, one must consider both sides, or else they may fall just like Humpty Dumpty.
Where to land he did not know
When stuck in the middle, it's hard to know which side to take or who to trust.
to the east or west side he was sure to go.
Either side seems good but ultimately it doesn't matter.
And all the king's men made him a man
Trusted leadership can help individuals navigate through difficult situations.
took his feet told him where to stand.
Leaders may also dictate where people should stand, which oftentimes may be bias or unfair.
Contributed by Tyler G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Hollie
on Do What You Do
I was just hiking in a forest with a friend when she said that somebody started to build a house nearby. We went to explore. The first thing I noticed was a tree growing in the middle of where the floor should have been. It triggered a memory of a song I knew when I was a kid, that I probably learned when I was at a long-ago campfire with somebody playing the guitar. It took me a while, but gradually the words to Uncle Jed's shed came to me. I sang it for my friend, and we both totally enjoyed the moment. So, thank you, for this delightful, quirky song