Outside the Wall
Pink Floyd
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All alone, or in two's The ones who really love you Walk up and down outside the wall Some hand in hand And some gathered together in bands The bleeding hearts and the artists Make their stand And when they've given you their all Some stagger and fall, after all it's not easy Banging your heart against some mad bugger's wall Isn't this where
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Album Context"Outside the Wall" is the final song on Pink Floyd's eleventh album, "The Wall," which was released on November 30, 1979. It serves as a conclusion to the thematic narrative of the album.
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Music CompositionUnlike most of the songs on the album which lean heavily towards progressive rock, "Outside the Wall" has a more folk-like tune, using mainly reed instruments such as a harmonium, accordion, clarinet, and bass clarinet.
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Lyric ConceptThe song is about liberation and personal growth, representing the protagonist's journey from isolation to freedom or understanding.
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Recurring Theme"Outside the Wall" includes lyrical concepts that have been repeatedly explored throughout "The Wall," such as self-imposed isolation and breaking down personal barriers to connect with others.
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Circular NarrativeInterestingly, the song 'ends' with a sentence that is cut-off abruptly, only to be completed by the first sentence of the album's opening track, "In The Flesh?." This suggest a cyclical pattern of the protagonist's continuous struggle.
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Live ShowsDuring live performances of "The Wall," when "Outside the Wall" was playing, a small brass band would march on stage, creating a dramatic effect.
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Limited Radio PlayDespite its profound message and unique composition, "Outside the Wall" was not released as a single and doesn't typically receive much radio play compared to Pink Floyd's other songs.
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Lyrics AuthorshipAll lyrics of this song are penned down by Roger Waters, the band's bass guitarist and co-lead vocalist.
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Song's Length"Outside the Wall" is one of the shortest tracks on "The Wall," coming in at exactly 1 minute 41 seconds.
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Visual RepresentationIn the 1982 film adaptation of "The Wall," the song serves as the closing credits, visually depicting characters stepping through openings in a physical wall.
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MessagesDespite its brevity, "Outside the Wall" is rich with metaphorical meaning aiming to convey that life's difficulties must be faced and cannot be avoided by hiding behind walls.
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Notable ReviewsMany music critics and fans have praised "Outside the Wall" for its thematic resonance and conclusion to the narrative, hailing it as a powerful ending to one of Pink Floyd's most ambitious albums.
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