The Walls
The Youths Lyrics
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But over time I've seen they only serve to divide
It's so easy to judge people by the way they seem to be
We must overcome this problem to live life peacfully
Break down the walls!
Yes, we'll break down the walls !
Look beyond the fashion or the crowd that they are in
Look beyond their riches or the color of their skin
Look for what's inside before you make up your mind
Break down the walls!
We'll break down the walls !
The lyrics to The Youths' song "The Walls" speak to the issue of prejudice and the importance of not judging people based on external appearances. At the start of the song, the singer discusses how he used to see labels as symbols of pride, but over time he has come to see that they only serve to divide people. The crux of the song is the assertion that it is all too easy to judge people based on the way they look, and that this tendency must be overcome in order to live peacefully.
The chorus of the song repeats the call to "break down the walls," which can be interpreted as a call to break down the barriers that separate people based on their external appearances. The verses that follow provide specific examples of ways in which people can look beyond such superficial characteristics: by looking beyond fashion, crowd, riches, and skin color, and by seeking out what is inside a person rather than making hasty judgments.
Overall, the message of the song is one of unity and understanding. It encourages listeners to recognize the ways in which they may be quick to judge others based on superficial characteristics, and to instead make an effort to understand and relate to others on a deeper level.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to think that labels were just symbol of pride
In the past, I believed that labels were a source of pride and identity.
But over time I've seen they only serve to divide
However, as time passed, I realized that labels only create divisions amongst people.
It's so easy to judge people by the way they seem to be
People tend to judge others based on their appearance or other superficial aspects.
We must overcome this problem to live life peacefully
It's important for us to overcome this issue in order to live peacefully with one another.
Break down the walls!
We need to dismantle these figurative barriers.
Yes, we'll break down the walls !
We are determined to break down these walls of division.
Look beyond the fashion or the crowd that they are in
We should look past someone's clothing or the group they belong to.
Look beyond their riches or the color of their skin
We should also look past someone's wealth or skin color.
Look beyond appearance and the truth you will find
By looking beyond someone's appearance, we can discover the truth about them.
Look for what's inside before you make up your mind
It's important to get to know someone before forming an opinion about them.
Break down the walls!
We need to continue advocating for the dismantling of these figurative barriers.
We'll break down the walls !
We will not rest until these walls of division are torn down.
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