Another Brick in the Wall Pt. 2
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We don't need no education
We don't need no thought control
No dark sarcasm in the classroom
Teacher, leave them kids alone

Hey, teacher, leave them kids alone
All in all, it's just another brick in the wall
All in all, you're just another brick in the wall

We don't need no education
We don't need no thought control
No dark sarcasm in the classroom
Teachers, leave them kids alone

Hey, teacher, leave us kids alone
All in all, you're just another brick in the wall
All in all, you're just another brick in the wall

Wrong, do it again
Wrong, do it again
If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding
How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?




You, yes
You, behind the bike sheds, stand still, laddy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pink Floyd's song Another Brick in the Wall criticize the oppressive nature of the education system and highlight the importance of individuality. The song starts with the lines "We don't need no education, we don't need no thought control," which are repeated throughout the song. The repetition highlights the feeling of rebellion against those who seek to control one's mind and thoughts. The line "No dark sarcasm in the classroom" speaks to the idea that the education system can sometimes be too harsh and critical, which can stifle creativity and curiosity. The line "Teacher, leave them kids alone" is a bold statement that demands freedom for students.


The chorus of the song underscores the theme of individuality with the lyrics "All in all, you're just another brick in the wall." This line emphasizes that the education system can sometimes treat students like nothing more than interchangeable parts. The repetition of this line helps to drive the point home.


Towards the end of the song, the lyrics take a darker turn, with the teacher demanding obedience through lines like "Wrong, do it again" and "If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding." The final line "You, yes, you, behind the bike sheds, stand still, laddy" reinforces the idea that people in positions of authority can be oppressive and demanding, even outside of the classroom.


Overall, Pink Floyd's Another Brick in the Wall serves as a powerful critique of the education system, highlighting the importance of individuality and encouraging students to fight back against those who seek to control them.


Line by Line Meaning

We don't need no education
We do not require the conventional educational system.


We don't need no thought control
The system should not have power over our opinions and thoughts.


No dark sarcasm in the classroom
Sarcasm and negative comments should not be addressed to students during their studies.


Teacher, leave them kids alone
The teacher should not infringe the children's privacy at school.


Hey, teacher, leave them kids alone
This is a repetition of the previous request, with the same meaning.


All in all, it's just another brick in the wall
Treating people monolithically and uniformly without considering their uniqueness.


All in all, you're just another brick in the wall
The individual will be met with an oppressive, collective identity and lose their own individuality.


Wrong, do it again
The conventional system expects us to conform to their standards, and punishes us if we don't.


If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding
The system relies on obligation and punishment to enforce compliance regardless of its impact.


How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?
This line repeats the previous one in a question form, with the same meaning.


You, yes
The system always targets specific people and makes them feel vulnerable.


You, behind the bike sheds, stand still, laddy
The system uses its authority to repress and control youth in a harmful manner.




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Written by: Roger Waters

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