Another Brick in the Wall, Pt. 3 / Goodbye Cruel World

The Zoo Crew is spinning the haunting tracks "Another Brick in the Wall, Pt. 3" and "Goodbye Cruel World" from Pink Floyd's iconic album The Wall, and Zoo Freaks, you’re in for some trippy trivia! "Another Brick in the Wall, Pt. 3" is the explosive finale of the trilogy, where the character Pink, a jaded rock star, fully embraces his isolation, raging against the world. In a 1979 interview with Tommy Vance, Roger Waters explained that this track is Pink convincing himself that his isolation is desirable, rejecting human connection and drugs as he completes his metaphorical wall. The song’s raw energy comes from swirling, phaser-laced guitars and a pounding kickdrum, with the sound of a television being smashed—symbolizing Pink’s violent break from reality. In the 1982 film adaptation, Pink Floyd – The Wall, this track is paired with a chaotic montage of Pink’s memories, from his wife’s infidelity to his overprotective mother, intercut with riot imagery, reflecting his inner turmoil.

"Goodbye Cruel World," which follows, is the stark moment when Pink seals himself behind his wall, bidding farewell to the outside world. During Pink Floyd’s elaborate 1980-1981 tour for The Wall, this song marked the climax of the live show, with the final brick placed in a massive onstage wall, physically separating the band from the audience. Roger Waters shared in a 1990 Radio Times interview that the concept for The Wall stemmed from his alienation during the 1977 In the Flesh tour, particularly after he spat on a fan in Montreal, feeling a disconnect that inspired the album’s themes. Fans on Reddit’s Pink Floyd community often praise the raw anger of "Another Brick in the Wall, Pt. 3," with some wishing it were longer for its intense emotion, while the live version extended into an instrumental called "The Last Few Bricks" to allow stage crews to complete the wall.

Pink Floyd began in 1965 in London, emerging from the underground psychedelic scene. The band was founded by Roger "Syd" Barrett (guitar, vocals), Roger Waters (bass, vocals), Richard Wright (keyboards), Nick Mason (drums), and later joined by David Gilmour (guitar, vocals) when Barrett’s mental health struggles led to his departure in 1968. Named after blues musicians Pink Anderson and Floyd Council, they started playing at London’s UFO Club, blending experimental sounds with light shows. Their debut album, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967), captured their early psychedelic vibe, but it was albums like Dark Side of the Moon (1973) and The Wall (1979) that cemented their global fame. Waters’ vision for The Wall, inspired by his own life and Barrett’s decline, turned the band into a cultural phenomenon, with its mix of progressive rock, theatricality, and social commentary.

Zoo Freaks can dive deeper into Pink Floyd’s world through their Facebook, Instagram, and X accounts, where they share updates, archival photos, and tour memories. Fans also gather at sites like The Pink Floyd Fandom, a treasure trove of lyrics, reviews, and news, or join discussions in the Pink Floyd Fans Facebook group. For more on Roger Waters, check his official website or follow him on Facebook, Instagram, or X. David Gilmour’s solo work is also worth exploring at his website, with updates on Facebook, Instagram, and X. So, keep those dials locked on THE ZOO, and let Pink Floyd’s vibes carry you through the night!