Another Brick In The Wall
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Daddy's flown across the ocean
Leaving just a memory
Snapshot in the family album
Daddy what else did you leave for me?
Daddy, what'd'ja 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




Overall Meaning

These lyrics are from the chorus of Pink Floyd's famous song, "Another Brick In The Wall." The song is a critique of the education system that aims to conform students into identical bricks in the metaphorical wall. The opening lines of the chorus talk about how the father has left a fleeting memory behind and how the only tangible thing remaining is a snapshot in the family album. The child is left pondering what else the father left behind for him - maybe some advice, guidance or wisdom - leaving him feeling lost and directionless.


As the chorus progresses, the child comes to realize that his father's departure was not at all significant because in the grand scheme of things, he was simply "just a brick in the wall." This line refers to the education system portrayed in the song that turns individuals into identical conformists who do not question anything and just follow the norm. The line, "All in all it was all just bricks in the wall" further emphasizes the idea that an individual in the system does not matter as much as the system itself. It's a deep, thought-provoking commentary on the shortcomings of the education system and its impact on individuality and creativity.


Line by Line Meaning

Daddy's flown across the ocean
Father has traveled far away from home.


Leaving just a memory
He left only his image in the memories of his family.


Snapshot in the family album
A still image that serves as a record in the family album.


Daddy what else did you leave for me?
What else did father leave behind besides just memories?


Daddy, what'd'ja leave behind for me?
What else has father left behind?


All in all it was just a brick in the wall
The things that father had left behind were not very important or significant.


All in all it was all just bricks in the wall
The things that father had left behind were all unimportant and insignificant.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROGER WATERS

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