The Alan Parsons Project was a British rock group active from 1975 until 19… Read Full Bio ↴The Alan Parsons Project was a British rock group active from 1975 until 1990, founded by Alan Parsons and Eric Woolfson both from London, England. The group is based on a number of regular group members such as Stuart Elliot and Ian Bairnson, complemented with varying lead vocals such as Colin Blunstone (the Zombies), Chris Rainbow and Gary Brooker (Procol Harum). The group is well known for its concept albums, which cover themes such as Edgar Allan Poe, Gaudi, and Freud.

Eric Woolfson wrote most of the music and lyrics while Alan Parsons overviewed the production process. Prior to starting his Project, Parsons worked as an engineer with names such as the Beatles (Abbey Road, the Get Back roofttop concert) and Pink Floyd (Dark Side of the Moon, Atom Heart Mother).

Since the 1990s Alan Parsons has been performing live shows, touring all over the world, but without Eric Woolfson.

Back Against the Wall
The Alan Parsons Project Lyrics

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Stand up, and with your hand on the Bible
Tell the truth to one and all
'Cause you know that feeling
When you've got your back against the wall.
My God, it's only Tuesday tomorrow
And "Loved One's" gone and blown it all
Now you've got no money and you feel your back against the wall.

Well, if you talk to your brothers and they don't give a damn
And you look like you're gonna fall
You can call my number when you feel your back against the wall.

Some Tripper's got you right in a corner
And you feel you're gonna lose it all
Now you don't want trouble but you feel your back's against the wall.

So the guy moves forward but you hold him away
Shit there's no one there to hear you call
So you take your chances and you push him back against the wall.

Now the guy's in the gutter and you don't give a damn
And he looks kind of weak and small
'Cause you called his number when you felt your back against the wall.

Stand up, and with your hand on the Bible
Tell the truth to one and all
'Cause you know that feeling
When you've got your back against the wall.

Well, if you talk to your brothers and they don't give a damn

And you look like you're gonna fall
You can call my number when you feel your back against the wall.

Overall Meaning

The Alan Parsons Project's song "Back Against The Wall" is a song about being backed into a corner and fighting back despite the odds. The lyrics suggest a feeling of desperation and helplessness that often comes when one feels like they have no options left. The chorus repeats the phrase "back against the wall," emphasizing the feeling of being trapped and outnumbered.

The verses describe different scenarios in which one might feel cornered, such as a loved one making a mistake, running out of money, or being threatened by someone. The singer offers a solution: to speak the truth and fight back, even if it means taking a risky move. The song encourages the listener to call for help if needed and stands up for oneself when their back is against the wall.

Overall, "Back Against The Wall" is a song about resilience and the will to keep fighting despite difficult situations. It sends a positive message of hope and courage, reminding people that they can find a way out of even the toughest situations.

Line by Line Meaning

Stand up, and with your hand on the Bible
Take an oath of honesty and face a difficult situation with courage.

Tell the truth to one and all
Be honest and transparent with everyone involved.

'Cause you know that feeling
The feeling of immense pressure and desperation.

When you've got your back against the wall.
When you feel trapped and helpless with no escape.

My God, it's only Tuesday tomorrow
A bleak outlook on the future with no hope or optimism.

And 'Loved One's' gone and blown it all
A loved one has made a terrible mistake resulting in financial ruin.

Now you've got no money and you feel your back against the wall.
Facing dire financial circumstances and feeling trapped with no options.

Well, if you talk to your brothers and they don't give a damn
When seeking help from close friends or family proves useless.

And you look like you're gonna fall
Feeling weak and vulnerable with no support.

You can call my number when you feel your back against the wall.
I am here to help and support you when you are in a difficult situation.

Some Tripper's got you right in a corner
Being in a vulnerable position with a malicious person in control.

And you feel you're gonna lose it all
The fear of losing everything and being completely helpless.

Now you don't want trouble but you feel your back's against the wall.
Trying to avoid confrontation, but being forced into a difficult situation.

So the guy moves forward but you hold him away
Standing up to a threatening person and refusing to back down.

Shit there's no one there to hear you call
Feeling abandoned and alone with no one to turn to for help.

So you take your chances and you push him back against the wall.
Taking a bold and risky move to fight back against a threat.

Now the guy's in the gutter and you don't give a damn
Victory over the threat, and feeling no remorse for the defeated.

And he looks kind of weak and small
Seeing the defeated as weak and insignificant.

Stand up, and with your hand on the Bible
Repeating the call to face difficult situations with honesty and courage.

Tell the truth to one and all
Continuing to emphasize the importance of honesty and transparency.

'Cause you know that feeling
Reinforcing the feeling of desperation and helplessness in difficult situations.

When you've got your back against the wall.
Once again reminding the listener of the feeling of being trapped with no escape.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN PARSONS, ANDREW POWELL, IAN BAIRNSON, STUART ALEXANDER ELLIOT

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