Another Brick In The Wall Pt. 3
Michael Kamen; Pink Floyd; Bob Ezrin Lyrics
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And I don't need no drugs to calm me
I have seen the writing on the wall
Don't think I'll need anything at all
No, don't think I'll need anything at all
All in all it was all just bricks in the wall
All in all you were all just bricks in the wall
The lyrics to Another Brick in the Wall Pt. 3 by Pink Floyd, Michael Kamen, and Bob Ezrin illustrate the singer's defiance towards authority and society's attempts to control them. The opening lines, "I don't need no arms around me / And I don't need no drugs to calm me," reject the idea that the singer needs comfort or artificial means to cope with their reality. The following line, "I have seen the writing on the wall," suggests that the singer has awareness of a larger scheme, possibly societal oppression or injustice.
The repetition of "don't think I'll need anything at all" reinforces the singer's sense of self-sufficiency and independence. The final line, "All in all it was all just bricks in the wall / All in all you were all just bricks in the wall," can be interpreted as a commentary on the way society molds individuals, turning them into uniform bricks that make up the larger, oppressive structure. The singer sees through this facade and rejects it, asserting their individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need no arms around me
I don't require anyone's love or affection to feel complete
And I don't need no drugs to calm me
I don't depend on any substance to calm me down or ease my anxiety
I have seen the writing on the wall
I have already noticed and understood the underlying message or warning in my life experiences
Don't think I'll need anything at all
I feel self-sufficient and capable of dealing with any obstacles or challenges without any external assistance
No, don't think I'll need anything at all
This feeling of independence and strength is so strong that I am confident it will persist in the future as well
All in all it was all just bricks in the wall
When I look back on my life, I realize that all the obstacles, challenges, and hardships that I faced were merely stepping stones in my journey, building up a solid foundation for me
All in all you were all just bricks in the wall
Similarly, all the people who may have hurt or hindered me along the way were also necessary parts of my growth and development, and I don't hold any grudges towards them
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Written by: ROGER WATERS
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