Another Brick In The Wall, Part I Lyrics
Pink Floyd
Lyrics
Daddy's flown across the ocean
Leaving just a memory
Daddy what else did you leave for me?
Daddy, what'd'ja leave behind for me?!?
All in All it was just a brick in the wall.
All in all it was all just bricks in the wall.
"You! Yes, you! Stand still laddy!"
Song & Lyrics Facts
Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall, Part I" is a classic rock song released on their 1979 album The Wall. It was written by Pink Floyd members Roger Waters and Bob Ezrin with lyrics by Waters.
The band consisted of David Gilmour (guitar/vocals), Nick Mason (drums), Richard Wright (keyboards) and Waters (bass/vocals). The song explores themes of rebellion against authority and education as well as alienation. The iconic chorus “We don’t need no education / We don’t need no thought control” has been referenced many times since its release. The single reached number one in several countries including the UK where it stayed for four weeks. Its memorable lyrics have made it an enduring part of popular culture.