Brick By Brick

Iggy Pop · Brick By Brick [1990]

People are so sad and I know why

With no chance to live before you die

You get pretty sick if you hafta

Keep it inside

I wanna build a house where an ad don't scream

I wanna live in peace-quietly

I wanna have a place of love and safety

People oughta live how and where they want

People oughta have respect in front

People oughta get along pretty O.K.

So get off my dick

I'm building it brick by brick

Brick by brick

I'm building a house where I can think

And have some balance and dignity

I'm building a house where no one can hurt me

I'm huilding a house where the weak are strong

I'm building a house with a real song

I'm using faith that is immortal

I'm building it with simplicity

and the way that we feel, you and me

I'm buidling it with what I believe in

So get off my dick

I'm building it brick by brick

Brick by brick

Now I'm looking at just a little time

So be it-I want to

Be true to my simple heart

And not put nothing else above it

Brick by brick

Brick by brick

Brick by brick

Brick by brick

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Brick By Brick

Released in 1990, Brick By Brick serves as the title track for Iggy Pop's album of the same name, marking a significant moment in his post-punk evolution. The recording captures the artist's signature raw energy while exploring a more introspective and methodical construction of sound. During this era, Pop continued to refine his distinctive vocal style, blending rock intensity with a gritty, urban sensibility that defined much of his work in the late twentieth century. The song stands as a testament to his enduring ability to craft compelling narratives through music, reflecting the steady accumulation of experience and artistic growth. It remains a notable song in his extensive discography, showcasing the depth of his songwriting and the consistent power of his live performance translated to the studio.