I think that this song is actually a strong satire of a utopian society. If you've ever read George Orwell's book "1984" than this would be more clear. The idea that Orwell warns about in his book is that by trying to create a "better" and "more perfect" society that is agreable to everyone, all that has really been done is stripped people of free thought, free will, and basically all humanistic expression whatsoever.
The song seems at first to just say "We don't need no education" as if it's just some rebelious kid who doesn't want to go to school. But the school depicted in this song is a very restricting and controlling force. The "education" described in the song really seems to be thought control, where certain concepts are methodolically being imprinted in the minds of the students. Even the Scottish men yelling at the kids in the end, who seem to be some kind of supervisors and enforcers, are keeping them all in-line like prison guards.
Just my thoughts, anyone read "1984" that thinks the same?
Actually its based on the Indian culture on the topics of life taught by Swami Achutyanand about rebelling against the chuts(Bad PPl) of the society when they pressurise the society!!! he basically preaches Love, Peace and Party which is what pink floyd actually refers to!!
Actually its based on the Indian culture on the topics of life taught by Swami Achutyanand about rebelling against the chuts(Bad PPl) of the society when they pressurise the society!!! he basically preaches Love, Peace and Party which is what pink floyd actually refers to!!
I agree that it follows much of the same themes, but watching the video, I thought more about A Clockwork Orange, which talks about actual good vs forced (educated) good, and if argues that even ultra-evil attitude is better than forced and inhuman good. In the video this is shown when they raze the school building, therefore breaking the institution that breaks their liberty. The brick in the wall phrase I think could refer to 1984 too, since every other person in the society just restrains the protagonist from breaking free.
I agree that it follows much of the same themes, but watching the video, I thought more about A Clockwork Orange, which talks about actual good vs forced (educated) good, and if argues that even ultra-evil attitude is better than forced and inhuman good. In the video this is shown when they raze the school building, therefore breaking the institution that breaks their liberty. The brick in the wall phrase I think could refer to 1984 too, since every other person in the society just restrains the protagonist from breaking free.
The "All in all we're all just bricks in the wall" I believe means that, in this pictured society, this "perfect world" Utopian place, all we are is the building blocks being molded and shaped to fit in perfectly. Bricks are shaped, all the same size, color, consistency. All kept in perfect line. Sure they make a great wall, but we aren't bricks. We are humans, meant to have our own opinions and thoughts. Mind washing to make people peaceful and calm is not good. Like in the book Fahrenheit 451, They live "Happily" and "Perfect" and are brought up...
The "All in all we're all just bricks in the wall" I believe means that, in this pictured society, this "perfect world" Utopian place, all we are is the building blocks being molded and shaped to fit in perfectly. Bricks are shaped, all the same size, color, consistency. All kept in perfect line. Sure they make a great wall, but we aren't bricks. We are humans, meant to have our own opinions and thoughts. Mind washing to make people peaceful and calm is not good. Like in the book Fahrenheit 451, They live "Happily" and "Perfect" and are brought up without any real opinions. They go suicidal or get depressed and yet don't REALLY know why. Excuse me, I have ADD and forgot where i was going with this XD
I read 1984 and although I do think both it and Clockwork Orange (as mentioned by another replier) relate to the song, I believe that to be more about thematic and coincidence: the lyrics are actually discussing our own modern society, more specifically Roger Waters' childhood school.
I read 1984 and although I do think both it and Clockwork Orange (as mentioned by another replier) relate to the song, I believe that to be more about thematic and coincidence: the lyrics are actually discussing our own modern society, more specifically Roger Waters' childhood school.
@Scabster it's definitely unnerving to think most of the people that like this tune and the ones screaming it at their shows are/were bricks in the wall.
@Scabster it's definitely unnerving to think most of the people that like this tune and the ones screaming it at their shows are/were bricks in the wall.
I think that this song is actually a strong satire of a utopian society. If you've ever read George Orwell's book "1984" than this would be more clear. The idea that Orwell warns about in his book is that by trying to create a "better" and "more perfect" society that is agreable to everyone, all that has really been done is stripped people of free thought, free will, and basically all humanistic expression whatsoever.
The song seems at first to just say "We don't need no education" as if it's just some rebelious kid who doesn't want to go to school. But the school depicted in this song is a very restricting and controlling force. The "education" described in the song really seems to be thought control, where certain concepts are methodolically being imprinted in the minds of the students. Even the Scottish men yelling at the kids in the end, who seem to be some kind of supervisors and enforcers, are keeping them all in-line like prison guards.
Just my thoughts, anyone read "1984" that thinks the same?
Actually its based on the Indian culture on the topics of life taught by Swami Achutyanand about rebelling against the chuts(Bad PPl) of the society when they pressurise the society!!! he basically preaches Love, Peace and Party which is what pink floyd actually refers to!!
Actually its based on the Indian culture on the topics of life taught by Swami Achutyanand about rebelling against the chuts(Bad PPl) of the society when they pressurise the society!!! he basically preaches Love, Peace and Party which is what pink floyd actually refers to!!
I agree that it follows much of the same themes, but watching the video, I thought more about A Clockwork Orange, which talks about actual good vs forced (educated) good, and if argues that even ultra-evil attitude is better than forced and inhuman good. In the video this is shown when they raze the school building, therefore breaking the institution that breaks their liberty. The brick in the wall phrase I think could refer to 1984 too, since every other person in the society just restrains the protagonist from breaking free.
I agree that it follows much of the same themes, but watching the video, I thought more about A Clockwork Orange, which talks about actual good vs forced (educated) good, and if argues that even ultra-evil attitude is better than forced and inhuman good. In the video this is shown when they raze the school building, therefore breaking the institution that breaks their liberty. The brick in the wall phrase I think could refer to 1984 too, since every other person in the society just restrains the protagonist from breaking free.
The "All in all we're all just bricks in the wall" I believe means that, in this pictured society, this "perfect world" Utopian place, all we are is the building blocks being molded and shaped to fit in perfectly. Bricks are shaped, all the same size, color, consistency. All kept in perfect line. Sure they make a great wall, but we aren't bricks. We are humans, meant to have our own opinions and thoughts. Mind washing to make people peaceful and calm is not good. Like in the book Fahrenheit 451, They live "Happily" and "Perfect" and are brought up...
The "All in all we're all just bricks in the wall" I believe means that, in this pictured society, this "perfect world" Utopian place, all we are is the building blocks being molded and shaped to fit in perfectly. Bricks are shaped, all the same size, color, consistency. All kept in perfect line. Sure they make a great wall, but we aren't bricks. We are humans, meant to have our own opinions and thoughts. Mind washing to make people peaceful and calm is not good. Like in the book Fahrenheit 451, They live "Happily" and "Perfect" and are brought up without any real opinions. They go suicidal or get depressed and yet don't REALLY know why. Excuse me, I have ADD and forgot where i was going with this XD
I read 1984 and although I do think both it and Clockwork Orange (as mentioned by another replier) relate to the song, I believe that to be more about thematic and coincidence: the lyrics are actually discussing our own modern society, more specifically Roger Waters' childhood school.
I read 1984 and although I do think both it and Clockwork Orange (as mentioned by another replier) relate to the song, I believe that to be more about thematic and coincidence: the lyrics are actually discussing our own modern society, more specifically Roger Waters' childhood school.
@Scabster it's definitely unnerving to think most of the people that like this tune and the ones screaming it at their shows are/were bricks in the wall.
@Scabster it's definitely unnerving to think most of the people that like this tune and the ones screaming it at their shows are/were bricks in the wall.