Another Brick In The Wall

The song "Another Brick In The Wall" by KoRn is a cover of the original by Pink Floyd, which is part of the rock opera 'The Wall.' The lyrics are a protest against the rigid and oppressive education system that was prevalent at the time of the original song's release. The song's narrator reflects on the impact of an absent father and the oppressive nature of the school system, which are metaphorically described as 'bricks in the wall,' contributing to the metaphorical barrier that the protagonist feels is being built around him, stifling his individuality and freedom.

The repeated line 'We don't need no education' is not a call against education itself but rather a criticism of the method of education that seeks to indoctrinate rather than encourage critical thinking and individual expression. The song's chorus, 'Hey, teachers, leave them kids alone,' is a direct command for the cessation of this oppressive control. The song's message is about the need for personal and intellectual freedom and the resistance against forces that try to suppress these freedoms.

The latter part of the song shifts to a more personal declaration of independence, with the narrator asserting that they do not need comforting or substances to be at peace. The final goodbye signifies a complete break from the oppressive forces represented by 'the wall,' emphasizing a theme of liberation and the assertion of self-autonomy.