“Another Brick in the Wall Part 2” is a song by the English rock band Pink Floyd, released in 1979. The song is part of their concept album “The Wall”, which tells the story of a rock star named Pink who builds a metaphorical wall around himself to protect him from the outside world.
Verse 1
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! Teachers! 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
The opening verse of “Another Brick in the Wall Part 2” is perhaps the most famous, with its iconic refrain of “We don’t need no education”. The song is a protest against the rigid and authoritarian education system, and the “thought control” that it imposes on students.
Chorus
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! Teachers! 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
The chorus of the song repeats the same lyrics as the verse, emphasizing the theme of rebellion against authority and conformity.
Verse 2
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! Teachers! 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
The second verse continues the rebellious tone of the song, with Pink Floyd urging listeners to break free from the constraints of society and think for themselves.
Bridge
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 need anything at all
No! Don’t think I’ll need anything at all
The bridge of the song introduces a more introspective and melancholic tone, with Pink reflecting on his own isolation and the futility of seeking comfort in external sources.
Chorus (Reprise)
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! Teachers! 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
The final chorus of the song repeats the same lyrics as before, but with a more resigned and defeated tone, as if Pink has come to accept his place as “just another brick in the wall”.
Conclusion
“Another Brick in the Wall Part 2” is one of Pink Floyd’s most iconic and enduring songs, with its powerful message of rebellion against authority and conformity resonating with generations of listeners. The song remains a classic example of the band’s unique blend of rock, progressive, and psychedelic music, and continues to inspire and influence musicians and fans around the world.
