Linda Perry was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, the daughter of Portuguese-American Alfred Xavier Perry (1928-2005), an engineer and a musician and Brazilian-born Marluce Perry. Her mother has worked as a model, designer, and private detective. Linda has six siblings; five brothers (Jay, Solomon, Mark, Marcel, and John) and a sister (Sally).
Perry spent her youth struggling with kidney disease and then addiction, before focusing on music. Growing up in an artistic and musical household, the young Perry displayed musical talent and interest from an early age. Her first song was "Pity Girls", at the age of 15 (according to an interview from ASCAP in the middle of 2003).
Bang The Drum
Linda Perry Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Build a house made of straw and clay
Worship every moonlit night
While we bang upon the drum
Plant seeds to grow the trees
That will supply the needs
To raise a wall of segregation
While we bang upon the drum
A loss of dignity
Is getting in thy way
Real soon the sand dunes
Will blow across every afternoon
Blinding us with a grain of salt
As we bang upon the drum
We'll plant our feet in land
Far surpassing machines of man
Thanking mother for this revelation
While we bang upon the drum
A common legacy
Has graced me with new faith
A needle and a thread
Has woven my new fate
One day in the afternoon
One day in the afternoon
One day we'll run away
Build a house made of straw and clay
Worship every moonlit night
As we bang upon the drum
A social enemy has prayed upon thy faith
A loss of dignity is getting in thy way
One day in the afternoon
One day in the afternoon
The lyrics of Linda Perry's song Bang the Drum paints a vivid picture of a utopian dream of living close to nature and away from the trappings of modern society. The song opens with the lines "One day we'll run away, build a house made of straw and clay, worship every moonlit night while we bang upon the drum." These lines express an urgent desire to escape the artificiality of city life and embrace a simpler, more natural way of living. The lines "Worship every moonlit night while we bang upon the drum" suggest that the singers of the song are seeking a deeper connection with nature, and perhaps trying to reconcile with their own sense of spirituality.
The lyrics take on a political and social undertone in the stanza "Plant seeds to grow the trees, that will supply the needs to raise a wall of segregation while we bang upon the drum." Here, the lyrics suggest that the singers wish to create a community that is self-sufficient and sustainable, but risk creating isolation in the process. They are acknowledging the drawbacks of living outside of traditional societal structures. The song urges us to find a balance between self-reliance and community, and to use our energy to create meaningful change.
Line by Line Meaning
One day we'll run away
At some point in the future, we will leave our current situation behind and embark on a new journey.
Build a house made of straw and clay
We will construct a home using natural and sustainable materials.
Worship every moonlit night
We will honor and appreciate the beauty of the moon and its cycles.
While we bang upon the drum
We will express ourselves through music and rhythm.
Plant seeds to grow the trees
We will sow the seeds of growth and progress, which will nourish the future.
That will supply the needs
These efforts will provide us with the resources we require to thrive.
To raise a wall of segregation
Despite our intentions, we may inadvertently create divisions that set us apart from others.
While we bang upon the drum
As we express ourselves, these divisions may become more pronounced.
A social enemy has prayed upon thy faith
Our beliefs and convictions may be threatened by outside forces that seek to divide and conquer us.
A loss of dignity
We may feel a sense of shame or humiliation as a result of these challenges.
Is getting in thy way
These obstacles are preventing us from achieving our goals.
Real soon the sand dunes
In the near future, we will face new challenges and obstacles.
Will blow across every afternoon
These challenges will become a constant presence that we must grapple with daily.
Blinding us with a grain of salt
These challenges may seem small or insignificant, but they can still have a profound impact on our lives.
As we bang upon the drum
Despite these challenges, we will continue to express ourselves through music and rhythm.
We'll plant our feet in land
We will establish ourselves firmly in our new surroundings.
Far surpassing machines of man
Our connection to the land and each other will be stronger than any technological or material goods.
Thanking mother for this revelation
We will express gratitude and reverence for the natural world that sustains us.
A common legacy
We are all connected through our shared history and experiences.
Has graced me with new faith
These experiences have given us a renewed sense of purpose and belief in ourselves.
A needle and a thread
Small, simple actions can have a powerful impact on our future.
Has woven my new fate
We have the ability to shape our own destiny through our actions and beliefs.
One day in the afternoon
At some point in the future, we will experience a moment of clarity and insight.
One day in the afternoon
This moment will be a turning point that sets us on a new path.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@frigidifold
One day, we'll run away
Build a house made of straw and clay
Worship every Moon at night (?)
As we bang upon the drums
...........
Plant seeds to grow the trees
That will provide the means
?____?* a wall. * erase /raise / razor wall?
of segregation
As we bang upon the drums
......................................
A social enemy has preyed upon thy faith
A loss of dignity is getting in thy way
Real soon, the sands dunes
will blow across every afternoon
Blinding us with the grain of salt
As we bang upon the drums
.............................................................
We'll plant a feat of land. ?
Far surpassing machines of man
Thanking mother for this revelation ?
As we Bang upon the drums
......................
A common legacy has graced me with new faith
A needle and a thread has woven
my new fate
One day in the afternoon × 2
.....................
Swallow the path we hold
Into a river filled with gold
Churning in a wave of hope. ?
As we bang upon the drums
One day in the afternoon × 2
One day, we'll run away
Build a house made of straw and clay
Worship every moon at night ?
as we bang upon the drums
@seryoja-ho7gg
душевные песни Линды, красота...
@kanor8233
Awesome documentary fotografical with awesome music 🎵
@justme44601
She has such a Amazing Voice . And does so much . Very Talented in so many ways!!!
@user-xm2hg8ts4z
just heard this song for the first time an its been here for ten yrs, by god i think i like this music
@mariebrown5211
I love waking my day and folding the night 🌙 With you
Thanks Linda, we need more of these great ways you give BACK
@seryoja-ho7gg
послушайте какая красивая тема , сколько души...
@larrybaer3409
This woman has a great voice and really great songs .I wish I could meet her before I die .
My heart is going out .
I had a good life and sometimes I was close to death and for some reason God helped me to come back to life.
This woman is great.
Please find her music and buy it you'll fall in love with her music
@californiadreamin8445
Thank you Linda, for all the raw emotion and passion in you're voice.Its almost as if there is no hidden agenda, just reality. You are a true artist......
@mauromedeiros4296
Existem vozes que tocam a alma .... a de Linda Perry transcende os limites da essência humana existindo para toda a vida. I love Linda Perry!
@robinrainriot4478
Beautiful voice and soul! So much deep feelings in that songs. For about 10 years I'm songwriting myself. And I must say, I admire you, you are my role model Linda!😊 Thank you for your music!🤗🤗🤗