The band went into the studio with producer, Machine (Pitchshifter, White Zombie, Coal Chamber) to pull together their first full length recording for ROADRUNNER Records in mid 1999. The result - the band's debut effort, LET'S GET IT ON, features the anthemic stomp "Vibe", the hard-rocking "Imbalance", the jump-out-of-your-seat jam "Get It" and the infectious, funky-grooved "Right Is Wrong" among its twelve powerful tracks.
Another Brick In The Wall
The Step Kings Lyrics
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There were certain teachers who would
Hurt the children any way they could
But in the town it was well known
When they got home at night, their fat and
Psychopathic wives would thrash them
Within inches of their lives
Here we go
We don't need no education
We don't need no thought control
No dark sarcasm in the classroom
Teacher leave them kids alone
1,2,3,4
Hey teacher leave them kids alone
All in all it's just another brick in the wall
All in all it's just another brick in the wall1
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 it's just another brick in the wall
All in all you're just another brick in the wall
The Step Kings's song Another Brick in the Wall, which is a cover of the Pink Floyd classic, is a powerful commentary on the ills of the education system. The opening verse describes the ruthless teachers who would hurt the innocent children in any way they could. However, the next verse adds a layer of complexity to the story. It reveals that these teachers themselves were victims of their own abusive domestic situations. The song suggests that the education system, like any structure or institution, is vulnerable to the weaknesses and vices of the individuals who run it. The phrase "psychopathic wives" suggests that the cycle of violence and abuse is not restricted to a single gender, and that even the most authoritative figures can be powerless in their homes.
The chorus of the song, "We don't need no education," is an iconic protest slogan that resonates with the disenfranchised and the marginalized. It is a classic example of the counterculture movement, which sought to challenge the establishment and bring about social change. The line "No dark sarcasm in the classroom" suggests that the education system is hostile to creativity and individuality, and instead emphasizes conformity and obedience. The repetition of the phrase "Another brick in the wall" reinforces the idea that the system is designed to churn out identical individuals, who are mere cogs in a machine.
Overall, the Step Kings's version of Another Brick in the Wall is a powerful indictment of the education system, and a clarion call for reform. It speaks to the discontent and frustration of those who feel trapped by the system and are yearning for a way out.
Line by Line Meaning
When we grew up and went to school
At the time of our childhood, we enrolled in school to learn and study
There were certain teachers who would
During this time period, there were some educators who
Hurt the children any way they could
Attempted to intentionally cause harm or pain to the young students in any manner possible
But in the town it was well known
However, it became widely recognized within the community
When they got home at night, their fat and
Upon returning to their residence in the evening, their overweight and
Psychopathic wives would thrash them
Mentally unstable spouses would physically assault them
Within inches of their lives
To the point where the abusers nearly killed them
We don't need no education
There is no necessity for us to have formal schooling
We don't need no thought control
It's not required for our minds to be manipulated or regulated
No dark sarcasm in the classroom
There should not be any use of negative, mocking language in the educational setting
Teacher leave them kids alone
Allow the students to work independently without interference from the instructor
1,2,3,4
A count-off before beginning the next verse
Hey teacher leave them kids alone
Respectfully requesting that the teacher refrain from intervening with the students' work
All in all it's just another brick in the wall
All things considered, this event is just one minor piece of a larger problem
All in all you're just another brick in the wall
Overall, you are nothing more than an unimportant part of a flawed system
Contributed by Eli N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Just_The_Drummer
Hey I'll be the first comment.
Showed this from a friend. Awesome cover.