Brick

Ben Folds, Ben Folds Five

About Brick

"Brick" is a song by American alternative rock group Ben Folds Five. It was released in November 1997 as a single from their album Whatever and Ever Amen and later on Ben Folds Live. The verses were written by Ben Folds about his high school girlfriend getting an abortion, and the chorus was written by the band's drummer, Darren Jessee. "Brick" was one of Ben Folds Five's biggest hits, gaining much mainstream radio play in the USA, the UK, and Australia in 1998.


Year:
2002
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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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Ben Folds

Benjamin Scott "Ben" Folds (born September 12, 1966) is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. From 1995-2000, Folds was the frontman and pianist of the alternative rock band Ben Folds Five. After the group temporarily disbanded, Folds performed as a solo artist and has toured all over the world. The group reunited in 2011. He has also collaborated with musicians such as William Shatner, Regina Spektor and "Weird Al" Yankovic and undertaken experimental songwriting projects with authors such as Nick Hornby and Neil Gaiman. In addition to contributing music to the soundtracks of the animated films Over the Hedge, and Hoodwinked!, Folds produced Amanda Palmer's first solo album and has been a judge on the NBC a cappella singing contest The Sing-Off … more »

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Written by: Ben Folds, Darren Jessee

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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.
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.
Song Content
The 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.
Meaning of the Song
Folds 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.
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.
Song Makeup
The 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.
Reception
While the song received mixed reviews from critics, it was widely acknowledged for its deeply personal and thought-provoking content.
Creation Process
Despite 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.
Variations
In 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.
Influence on Career
The 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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