After he quit school after one year at the George Washington University, he began pursuing his music career.
This Wall
Adam Richman Lyrics
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Over cliffs and even mountains
Little obstacles slowing your journey
The read of your skin
Protecting all inside you
Your legs scamper quickly
Over all which you can't see
The path that you cross
Before these nodding heads who hear a voice from inside
It speaks to them softly
With questions and answers
Continue on, you are not touched by such pride
And thank something for that
For that pride shall not hurt you
Like it has for so many
And ended all life
Continue on, you have no
Reasons to be worried
Which stem from such a past
Or caused you such strife
For you it simply lies
In prolonged survival
And for that you must take all
One at a time
These heads think so different
Distorted and bothered
Protecting their inner peace
With the hatred they find
And these heads treat you
As just an insect
And your value you lies in
Nothing of this land
For they will never value
Your rich perspective
That special void of which
Humanity's in demand
And it is not life
That they preserve
It is only you
Who sees this right
And if they could feel
Your passion for survival
They might put aside
This stupid fight
Continue on just to
Get home before it's dark
Slip past these bobbing heads of madness
Who hear such a voice
Appreciate these aimless feet
Which fight you all the time
If you had the option to be them
To be yourself would be
Survival's choice
Oh, little ant
No one can even understand you
Still pay no attention
And try not to fall
They will never succeed
As you have in perspective
For the only vision you have
Is to crawl across this wall
The lyrics of Adam Richman's song 'This Wall' are a beautiful metaphor comparing the journey of an ant crawling across a wall to the journey of a human being through life. The lyrics begin by describing the ant's journey as it quickly navigates over cracks, cliffs, and mountains. The ant's skin acts as a protective barrier as it scampers over obstacles it can't see.
The song then shifts its attention to the human experience, with Richman singing that humans will never understand the journey that they cross. Despite this lack of understanding, the human experience is filled with voices that speak softly, asking questions and providing answers. Richman encourages the listener to continue on their journey without being touched by pride, which has caused so much harm to many.
The song urges the listener to appreciate their own struggle and fight for survival, reminding them that their experiences, perspectives, and values are unique and valuable. The lyrics suggest that the struggles and obstacles faced in life should be approached one at a time, and that perseverance is key to making it back home before dark.
Line by Line Meaning
Crawling swiftly over cracks
Moving quickly and carefully across any obstacles in your path
Over cliffs and even mountains
Overcoming even the most daunting challenges with steady determination
Little obstacles slowing your journey
Any obstacles encountered are minor setbacks and do not deter you from your path
The read of your skin
Your exoskeleton is your armor, protecting everything within you
Protecting all inside you
Your strength and resilience allow you to withstand any challenge that comes your way
Your legs scamper quickly
You move with a sense of urgency and purpose, never wasting time in your pursuit of survival
Over all which you can't see
You are undeterred by the unknown and move forward fearlessly
And you will never understand
The perspective of those who do not share your struggle
The path that you cross
The challenges you face every day
Before these nodding heads who hear a voice from inside
Those who judge and belittle you without truly understanding your perspective
It speaks to them softly
Their prejudices and biases are whispered to them from within
With questions and answers
Their judgments are based on flawed assumptions and ignorance
Continue on, you are not touched by such pride
You move forward unburdened by the biases that others carry
And thank something for that
You recognize the value in being free of the limitations that others impose upon themselves
For that pride shall not hurt you
The prejudices of others do not define your worth or your journey
Like it has for so many
Others have fallen prey to the biases and limitations imposed upon them
And ended all life
These limitations have ended the journeys of many before you
Continue on, you have no
You are free to move forward without the burdens that others carry
Reasons to be worried
You have no reason to fear because you are strong and capable
Which stem from such a past
You are unburdened by the prejudices and limited perspectives of others
Or caused you such strife
You are unencumbered by the pain of past struggles and limitations
For you it simply lies
Your path forward is clear and straightforward
In prolonged survival
Your strength and resilience ensure your survival over the long term
And for that you must take all
You must face every obstacle, small or large, in order to survive
One at a time
You take each challenge as it comes, one step at a time
These heads think so different
The perspectives of others are often at odds with your own
Distorted and bothered
Their biases and limitations distort their view of the world around them
Protecting their inner peace
They cling to their biases and limitations in order to protect themselves from the unknown
With the hatred they find
Their prejudices are born of fear and ignorance
And these heads treat you
Others see you as insignificant and unimportant
As just an insect
They do not see the value in your unique perspective and struggles
And your value lies in
Your worth and value cannot be measured by their limited perspective
Nothing of this land
Their biases and limitations prevent them from seeing the value in your journey
For they will never value
The perspectives and struggles of others are often undervalued and misunderstood
Your rich perspective
You have a unique and valuable perspective on the world around you
That special void of which
The world needs the perspectives and struggles of those who are often overlooked
Humanity's in demand
A diversity of perspectives and experiences is essential for human progress and understanding
And it is not life
Others focus on the wrong things and miss what is truly important
That they preserve
Their limitations prevent them from seeing what is truly valuable and worth preserving
It is only you
You alone understand the value in your journey and experiences
Who sees this right
You have a clear understanding of what is truly valuable in life
And if they could feel
If others could see the world through your perspective
Your passion for survival
Your strength and resilience in the face of adversity
They might put aside
They could learn to overcome their biases and limitations
This stupid fight
The petty squabbles and conflicts that arise from misunderstanding and fear
Continue on just to
Your journey is ongoing and never-ending
Get home before it's dark
You strive to reach your destination before it is too late
Slip past these bobbing heads of madness
You must navigate around those who are limited by their own biases and prejudices
Who hear such a voice
Their judgments are guided by a voice of fear and ignorance
Appreciate these aimless feet
You must cherish your strength and resilience in the face of adversity
Which fight you all the time
Your struggles and obstacles are constant and unrelenting
If you had the option to be them
You recognize the value in your own unique perspective and journey
To be yourself would be
Being true to yourself and your journey is the only choice that leads to survival
Survival's choice
Your choices in life are driven by the need to survive and thrive
Oh, little ant
You are small but mighty
No one can even understand you
Your struggles and perspective are often overlooked and misunderstood
Still pay no attention
Do not let the limitations and biases of others bring you down
And try not to fall
Remain resolute in your determination to keep moving forward
They will never succeed
Others cannot bring you down if you refuse to be limited by them
As you have in perspective
Your unique perspective and resilience give you an advantage in the face of adversity
For the only vision you have
Your clear vision of your journey and survival are your greatest strengths
Is to crawl across this wall
Your journey is ongoing and never-ending, with new obstacles and challenges around every corner
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