Brick
Ben Folds Five · Whatever & Ever Amen
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 drownin' slowly
Off the coast and I'm headed nowhere
She's a brick and I'm drownin' slowly
They call her name at seven-thirty
I pace around the parking lot
And 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 drownin' slowly
Off the coast and I'm headed nowhere
She's a brick and I'm drownin' slowly
As weeks went by
It showed that she was not fine
They told me, "Son it's time to tell the truth," and
She broke down and I broke down
Cause I was tired of lying
Driving back to her apartment
For the moment we're alone
Yeah she's alone
And I'm alone
Now I know it
She's a brick and I'm drownin' slowly
Off the coast and I'm headed nowhere
She's a brick and I'm drownin' slowly
Brick - Ben Folds Five
From the 2000 album Whatever & Ever Amen, "Brick" stands as a defining track in Ben Folds Five's catalog, showcasing the band's signature blend of indie rock and pop sensibilities. The song features Folds' characteristic vocal delivery and melodic construction, delivering a poignant narrative that resonated with audiences during the early 2000s indie revival. Its inclusion on the band's third studio record highlights the group's ability to craft emotionally charged anthems that balanced commercial appeal with artistic integrity. The track remains a staple of their discography, often cited alongside other key releases like Underground and Kate as essential listening for fans of the era's alternative rock landscape.