Another Brick in the Wall Parts 1 2 and 3
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I don't need no arms around me
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




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pink Floyd's Another Brick in the Wall pt 3 are a continuation of the theme of the previous two parts of the song, which criticizes the education system and the oppressive structures of society. The lines "I don't need no arms around me, and I don't need no drugs to calm me" suggest a sense of independence and self-reliance, rejecting society's attempts to control and influence individuals through physical and emotional means. The writer has seen "the writing on the wall," meaning they have become aware of the oppressive nature of the world around them and have decided they do not need anything from it. The final lines of the song, "All in all it was all just bricks in the wall, all in all you were all just bricks in the wall," sum up the idea that individuals are often viewed as insignificant and replaceable cogs in a larger system, represented by the metaphorical "wall."


Overall, the lyrics of Another Brick in the Wall pt 3 are a powerful critique of the conformity and control inherent in modern society. The song encourages listeners to reject the idea that they are powerless and insignificant, and to instead embrace their own agency and ability to resist oppressive structures.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't need no arms around me
I don't require physical affection or emotional support from others.


And I don't need no drugs to calm me
I don't rely on substances to alleviate any personal distress.


I have seen the writing on the wall
I have gained insight into an inevitable outcome.


Don't think I'll need anything at all
I don't believe I will require anything to cope with this outcome.


No, don't think I'll need anything at all
I am certain that I will not require any external help.


All in all it was all just bricks in the wall
Ultimately, all of my experiences in life were just contributing factors leading to this outcome.


All in all you were all just bricks in the wall
In the grand scheme of things, everyone who has had an impact on my life was just a small part of the larger picture.




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

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