I believe at one time or another we all build walls to block things out or keep things in, I know several times in my life I have done so. Maybe that’s why I have a always enjoyed listening to the lyrics Roger Waters wrote for the epic Pink Floyd album The Wall. It just resonates deep inside me. No I am not drugged out and going nuts, but emotionally at times in my life I have been numb. I have built a wall and someone did help me eventually tear down the wall.
The portions of The Wall that mean so much to me involve Pink’s childhood. Growing up without a father and with a single mother who loves him so much she dedicated all she had to making sure he was loved and cared for and had all the things his father would have wanted him to have. Yes also mother represented oppression which what mother doesn't rule her child at times with an iron fist. Several weeks ago my wife asked me why l liked The Wall so much. I don’t recall the answer I gave but I am sure it was not the whole story. I suppose these four lines of Another Brick in the Wall Part 1 sums it up.
A snap shot in the family album
Daddy what else did you leave for me?
Daddy what d'ya leave behind for me?
All in all it was just a brick in the wall
When I discovered a cassette tape of The Wall when I was nine years old I didn't understand the drug references, the sexual undertones, the psychosis of Pink. I did understand that pain from losing a father. From that moment on I was hooked. Now this Year we are going to see The Wall performed live by the man who wrote it. Roger Waters will perform the Wall in its entirety and we will be there. I hate crowds and have been to few concerts but this one I had to make happen. I cannot wait to experience it and see a Wall built and torn down before my own eyes. I am so happy that my wife, my best friends and my closest cousin are all going to be there with me. It will be one night I will never forget. Maybe it will help break down walls for others the way it did for me over the years. Everything in life can either be part of a wall or part of what you use to take down a wall. This is Part 1 of my own wall. Between now and November I will share Part 2 with you and after the concert Part 3.
Well I will l leave you with another line form one of the many movies like. This in fact is my favorite musical. Pink Floyd The Wall from 1982.
“Is there anybody out there?”
The portions of The Wall that mean so much to me involve Pink’s childhood. Growing up without a father and with a single mother who loves him so much she dedicated all she had to making sure he was loved and cared for and had all the things his father would have wanted him to have. Yes also mother represented oppression which what mother doesn't rule her child at times with an iron fist. Several weeks ago my wife asked me why l liked The Wall so much. I don’t recall the answer I gave but I am sure it was not the whole story. I suppose these four lines of Another Brick in the Wall Part 1 sums it up.
A snap shot in the family album
Daddy what else did you leave for me?
Daddy what d'ya leave behind for me?
All in all it was just a brick in the wall
When I discovered a cassette tape of The Wall when I was nine years old I didn't understand the drug references, the sexual undertones, the psychosis of Pink. I did understand that pain from losing a father. From that moment on I was hooked. Now this Year we are going to see The Wall performed live by the man who wrote it. Roger Waters will perform the Wall in its entirety and we will be there. I hate crowds and have been to few concerts but this one I had to make happen. I cannot wait to experience it and see a Wall built and torn down before my own eyes. I am so happy that my wife, my best friends and my closest cousin are all going to be there with me. It will be one night I will never forget. Maybe it will help break down walls for others the way it did for me over the years. Everything in life can either be part of a wall or part of what you use to take down a wall. This is Part 1 of my own wall. Between now and November I will share Part 2 with you and after the concert Part 3.
Well I will l leave you with another line form one of the many movies like. This in fact is my favorite musical. Pink Floyd The Wall from 1982.
“Is there anybody out there?”
I am so glad you posted this. I feel we came into each others life for a reason. We both have experienced great losses in life but in different circumstances and great joys. Because of this we have had the opportunity to be by each others side for support, stength, and comfort during these times.I don't know how your Mother did it by herself but she did and did a wonderful job of raising a son that grew into a wonderful man that I know she was VERY proud of. She once told me that she was happy we were in each other's lives because she felt like we had a special way of emotionally supporting each other thru any obstacle we may face due to what we have already experienced in life.I couldn't agree more. We know how the other feels without even having to say a word. I feel very fortunate to have you in my life and even more blessed to have our two wonderful children. I couldn't ask for a better father to my children nor for a better husband to me. You have always put your family first. One thing your Mother also told me before was that she was happy to see her son treat his wife like a "Queen" and that she raised you to always be respectful.I can honestly say she did a very good job of doing just that.
ReplyDeleteI tell you each and every day that I love you and how much you mean to me,but I don't think you will ever really know the intensity that I feel.
We have had our share of ups and downs and have seen each other thru every time.I know life will have many more of those ahead and I know you will be there by my side,holding my hand,and once again we will see each other thru.
I am so glad we are getting to go see this concert.It will be an experience we will never forget and great moments we can share.
I LOVE YOU!!!