Behind the Wall

Behind the Wall a song by Tracy Chapman on Foxsoundi

Behind the Wall by Tracy Chapman

About Behind the Wall

A haunting a cappella song about domestic violence. Domestic violence is a common problem with 1.3% of all women in the US saying they have experienced domestic violence in a year and nearly 1 in 4 women experience a physical assault from a partner in adulthood. She is frustrated by the inaction of the police and her own helplessness as the woman next door is beaten up. This relates to similar anti-authority sentiments in other songs in the album such as “Talking ‘Bout a Revolution” and “Across The Lines.” .

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About this song

Credited to
Tracy Chapman
Album
Tracy Chapman · Track 4 of 11
Released
April 5, 1988
Duration
1:49
Ranking
#9 most played Tracy Chapman track on Foxsoundi
On Last.fm
152,124 listeners on Last.fm

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