Walls Come Tumbling Down

Paul Weller · Other Songs - Paul Weller

You don't have to take this crap

You don't have to sit back and relax

You can actually try changing it

I know we've always been taught to rely

Upon those in authority,

But you never know until you try

How things just might be,

If we came together so strongly



Are you gonna try to make this work

Or spend your days down in the dirt

You see things can change,

YES an' walls can come tumbling down!



Governments crack and systems fall

'cause Unity is powerful,

Lights go out, walls come tumbling down!



The competition is a color T-V

We're on still pause with the video machine

That keep you slave to the H.P.



Until the Unity is threatened by

Those who have and who have not,

Those who are with and those who are without

And dangle jobs like a donkey's carrot,

Until you don't know where you are



Are you gonna realize

The class war's real and not mythologized

And like Jericho, You see walls can come tumbling down!



Are you gonna be threatened by

The public enemies No. 10,

Those who play the power game

They take the profits, you take the blame,

When they tell you there's no rise in pay



Are you gonna try an' make this work

Or spend your days down in the dirt,

You see things can change,

Yes an' walls can come tumbling down!

Walls Come Tumbling Down

Paul Weller's "Walls Come Tumbling Down" stands as a testament to his enduring ability to craft emotive pop-rock anthems. As a central figure in British music, Weller has consistently evolved his sound across decades, moving from mod revival roots to soulful introspection. This recording captures his signature blend of melodic warmth and lyrical depth, reflecting the themes of change and resilience often found in his catalogue. The track resonates within his broader discography, showcasing the polished production and heartfelt delivery that have defined his solo career. It remains a compelling song in his extensive body of work, appealing to both long-time admirers and new listeners drawn to his distinctive vocal style and songwriting prowess.