"I Threw a Brick Through a Window," from U2's album October, presents a vivid exploration of alienation, frustration, and the yearning for connection. The title itself serves as a provocative metaphor, suggesting an act of rebellion against barriers—both physical and emotional.
The imagery of throwing a brick conveys a sense of aggression and a desire to break through the confines of societal expectations and personal limitations.
The lyrics capture a feeling of urgency and disillusionment, reflecting the struggles of a generation grappling with identity and purpose in a tumultuous world.
Throughout the song, there is an underlying theme of searching for authenticity amidst chaos.
Lines that express feelings of being trapped or disconnected resonate with the universal experience of isolation, while the act of throwing the brick symbolizes a desperate attempt to shatter that isolation and reach out for something more meaningful.
"I Threw A Brick Through A Window" Song Lyrics by U2
I was talkingI was talking to myself
Somebody else
Talk, talk, talking
I couldn't hear a word
A word he said
He was my brother
I said there was no other
Other way out of here
Be my brother
Got to get out
Got to get out
Got to get out of here
I was walking
I was walking into walls
And back again
I just keep walking
I walk up to a window to see myself
And my reflection
When I thought about it
My direction
Going nowhere
Going nowhere
No one, no one is blinder
Than he who will not see
No one, no one is blinder
Than me
I was talking
I was talking in my sleep
I can't stop talk, talk, talking
I'm talking to you
It's up to you
Be my brother
There is no other way out of here
Be my brother
Got to get out
Got to get out
Got to get out of here
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