Brick
Ben Folds Five
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Six am day after Christmas I throw some clothes on in the dark The smell of cold Car seat is freezing The world is sleeping I am numb Up the stairs to her apartment She is balled up on the couch Her mom and dad went down to Charlotte They're not home to find us out And we drive Now that I have found someone I'm feeling more alone Than I ever have before She's a brick and I'm drowning slowly Off the coast and I'm headed nowhere She's a brick and I'm drowning slowly They call her name at seven thirty I pace around the parking lot Then I walk down to buy her flowers And sell some gifts that I got Can't you see It's not me you're dying for Now she's feeling more alone Then she ever has before She's a brick and I'm drowning slowly Off the coast and I'm headed nowhere She's a brick and I'm drowning slowly As weeks went by It showed that she was not fine They told me son it's time to tell the truth She broke down and I broke down 'Cause I was tired of lying Driving home to her apartment For the moment we're alone She's alone I'm alone Now I know it She's a brick and I'm drowning slowly Off the coast and I'm headed nowhere She's a brick and I'm drowning slowly
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Written by: Ben Folds, Darren Jessee
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation and Song Creation"Brick" is a song by the band Ben Folds Five from their 1997 Platinum-selling album "Whatever and Ever Amen". The song was written by Ben Folds and the band's drummer, Darren Jessee.
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Chart Performance"Brick" was the band's biggest hit, reaching No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and No. 11 in the UK. It gave the band their first taste of mainstream success.
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Song ContentThe lyrics of the song tell a tale of a high school couple dealing with a secret abortion, based on a real-life experience Ben Folds had. The title "Brick" signifies the emotional weight he felt at that time.
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Meaning of the SongFolds stated that "Brick" represents his feeing of helplessness and isolation due to the situation as he tries to give emotional support, whilst dealing with his own emotional turmoil.
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Popularity and Cultural Impact"Brick" has been covered by several artists and bands, attesting to its influence and popularity. Despite its heartbreaking lyrics, many listeners connect with the raw emotional honesty in the song.
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Song MakeupThe song begins with an unaccompanied piano, which portrays the melancholic tone before the other instruments and vocals come in, adding depth and intensity to the narrative.
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ReceptionWhile the song received mixed reviews from critics, it was widely acknowledged for its deeply personal and thought-provoking content.
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Creation ProcessDespite the song's eventual success, Folds later admitted in interviews that it was one of the most challenging songs for him to write because of its personal nature.
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VariationsIn live performances, Ben Folds often varies the arrangements of "Brick", which exemplifies his versatility and creativity as a performer. These versions makes each performance of the song unique.
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Influence on CareerThe commercial success of the song helped Ben Folds Five to gain mainstream recognition and paved the way for Ben Folds’ successful solo career.
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