one brick ft illogic
Aesop Rock Lyrics

I start my city with a brick (one brick)
I begin building my own world and creating something meaningful from scratch

Then add another brick (two bricks)
Continuing to build upon my creation, slowly but steadily

Brick by brick, I manufacture homes for fallen angels
I create a safe space for those who have been hurt or neglected

I ain't no great Samaritan, that's just the way the game goes
I don't consider myself to be a hero, but I understand the realities of life

Respect the polars but acknowlege middle-value rainbows
Appreciate the extremes in life, but also recognize the beauty in between

My snout turned up from dream factory eyelids
I'm awake and aware of the illusions and false promises of the entertainment industry

Slingin bottled prosperity for the kamikaze colonels
I'm selling false hopes and dreams to those who are willing to sacrifice everything

Yeah rocks the match that burned the Nazi journals
Using my music as a tool to challenge and rebel against oppressive ideologies

And plottin verticals amidst blatantlly horizontal
Finding my own path and direction in a world that seems to follow a certain formula

Models then swallowed by famished potholes
Even the most glamorous and successful people can be consumed by their own flaws and struggles

And I'm tired
Feeling exhausted from the constant battles and challenges

Tied up on these functions
Feeling restricted and limited by societal expectations and norms

Killer cottoncandy clouds and huckleberry justice league
Questioning the hypocrisy and superficiality of society's ideals

Another knuckle-dragger dungeon breed
Referring to oneself as a misunderstood outcast, not conforming to societal norms

Run, breathe, sit, bellow
Living life on the run, constantly searching for meaning and purpose

Wild Aes scream through your style to hear the echo
Expressing myself through my unique style and voice, seeking validation and connection

Aight then, flinch for the great granddaddy payback
Prepare yourself for the consequences of your actions, karma will catch up with you

When Little Billy bought a Tugboat
Referencing a personal experience that led to arrogance or inflated ego

Now he thinks he's Captain Ahab
Feeling entitled and overconfident due to a small accomplishment

Facist takes for the pegleg's birds and eyepatches
Taking advantage of the vulnerable and marginalized for personal gain

Learn that lesson, you'll be swashbuckling with the best of them
If you learn from your mistakes, you can become resilient and strong like a pirate

Wonder why you wept over spilled milk
Questioning why someone would cry over something insignificant or already lost

And got your crayons wet, the room reaks of a thousand bayonettes
Expressing frustration and anger about a situation that is intense and overwhelming

I'll fision vision with a lie longer than your most walked meridian
I can deceive you with an elaborate lie that spans a greater distance than you can imagine

Connecting life with that little species of midians
Finding connections and meaning in small, insignificant things or moments

We've now officially scraped barrel bottom
We have reached the lowest point, there is no lower to go

Aesop Rock an Apple to the core but ya'll ignored him
I am a core member of hip-hop culture, yet I am often overlooked or underrated

I know a planet made of porcelain
Referring to a fragile or delicate world that is easily shattered

And once I get tired of holding this gavel up
When I am exhausted from trying to be in control and make decisions

Ya'll prayer circles met him up born again
Seeking redemption or a fresh start through spiritual practices

I ain't too good for tap water
I'm not too proud to accept or appreciate something that is simple or ordinary

Play 'Taps' out of order
Breaking the norms or expectations, going against the traditional way of doing things

For a ballad, corpse a dead man walkin
Creating a haunting or melancholic song that represents feeling trapped or lifeless

You can lead a man to a city but that don't assure civility
Just because someone is in a privileged or developed environment doesn't mean they will behave civilized

You can beat a man to death with Aesop Rock bootleg cd's
My music can have a powerful and influential impact, even when distributed illegally

Some cats Float, some cats don't
Some people succeed and thrive while others struggle and fail

I speak in Fahrenheit and burn off colon lyric
My words are powerful and intense, leaving a lasting impact on the listener

Diss blatant harassment, spit honor, whistle fearless
I confront and speak out against injustice, expressing bravery and integrity

Don't dismiss the billygoat appearance for that common sheep
Don't judge me based on my unconventional or unique appearance, there is more to me than meets the eye

Platforms have been erected
Society has created platforms and pedestals for people to be idolized

Effigies built
Symbolic representations or statues of individuals have been created

Slogans coined, songs have been written
Catchphrases and anthems have been created to promote certain ideas or movements

Rumors have been circulated
Gossip and speculative stories have been spread

Autographs faked
Counterfeit signatures and impersonations have been made

The hourglass smashed and didn't leave me an escape
Time has run out and there is no way to avoid or escape the consequences

Moving boxes have been worn out
Constantly transitioning and adapting, exhausting resources and energy

Mantlepieces dusted
Neglected and forgotten achievements or awards

Idols idolized, the sands have been shifted
The people we look up to and worship have changed and shifted over time

Curtains have been closed
The end of a performance or chapter, closing off opportunities

Sleepers all waked
Those who were oblivious or ignorant have now become aware or awake

Now with my trusty paperclip
With my limited resources and tools

I picked locks of thoughts vault
Exploring and uncovering deep and hidden thoughts and ideas

Finding the God in barren
Searching for meaning and spirituality in empty or desolate places

The harvest fruitless
The efforts and outcomes are unsatisfying or unproductive

Only the Tree of Life flourishing
Despite the lack of success, the essence of life and growth continues

Wanting to take a bite but I'm toothless
Desiring to experience or indulge in something, but lacking the ability or means

Is that predestination or is it by design?
Questioning whether our experiences and circumstances are predetermined or intentional

That I'm trapped in time sand
Feeling stuck or confined by the passing of time

Show radio mission control but for my rhymes
Using music as a form of expression and communication, trying to connect with others

Man 'cause I can like aluminum
I can adapt and be resilient, like aluminum which can be recycled

And I recycle my consciousness
Continuously examining and reevaluating my thoughts and beliefs

This is just a note
What I am expressing here is just a small part of a bigger message

For any action or lack thereof as a consequence
Every action or inaction will have its own set of consequences

Wingless angels
Referring to people who are flawed or imperfect, despite their good intentions

Stroll a top shapeless cottonballs
Navigating through uncertain or formless situations

With halos in your syringe
Even in the midst of darkness or addiction, there is still a glimmer of hope or goodness

Celestial ground is found broken
Even heavenly or divine things can be damaged or corrupted

Exposing a bottomless depth
Revealing the vastness and complexity of the human experience

Where heartless spines awake to devour
Cold and ruthless individuals are awakened and ready to harm others

The small piece of your soul that's left
Taking away the remaining hope or joy in someone's life

You're immersed in sound floating
Being absorbed or lost in the music and the emotions it evokes

Aimless destination
Feeling directionless or without a clear goal or purpose

Drop anchor to gain stability
Finding stability and grounding in uncertain or turbulent times

Stare out potions, restrain fertility
Reflecting on one's choices and actions, controlling or limiting future outcomes

Pedestal talk is a token
The praise or admiration given to someone is often insincere or meaningless

Soaked in pockets with lives, topics, lack conceptual, ridicule
Being surrounded by shallow or mundane conversations, lacking depth or substance

The night breathes but light's choking
There is darkness and negativity overshadowing the beauty or positivity in the world

Darkness occupies the throne
Negative forces or influences have taken control or have a dominant presence

Where poems are persecuted
Artistic expressions and creativity are suppressed or punished

The purity at times diluted
The authenticity or integrity of something has been compromised or weakened

Rhymes are executed
Fulfilling or delivering the purpose or impact of the lyrics

For genre I'm told when has-beens attempt
I am often categorized or judged based on my genre, especially when others try to imitate or copy my style

To cause heat to rise and wonder why they're trapped in cold
Attempting to create controversy or provoke emotions, but ultimately finding themselves in a negative or cold state

Life's an oragmi box and I'm hidden within the fold
Life is complex and unpredictable, and I am a part of that complexity and mystery

So when the yarn unravels, I won't be caught by surprise
When the truth is revealed or secrets are exposed, I am prepared and unaffected

And as society's fabric of orthodoxes dismantle
When the traditional values or norms of society are broken down or challenged

I'll see you embracing the pentagram within this crucifix disguise
I'll witness people accepting or embracing what is considered rebellious or unconventional, while still adhering to certain societal expectations

See when the canvas stands before me
When I am faced with a blank canvas or a new opportunity

I'm compelled to spill a vision
I feel a strong urge to express my ideas or creative vision

For the sinners that listen, I got three spikes and a thorned crowns
My messages and words are meant for those who are flawed or struggling, offering them challenges and redemption

It seems I need a new soul 'cause mine is worn down
Feeling exhausted and drained, needing a fresh start or perspective

But from the pregance of my hardship was born style
My creativity and unique style were born out of the difficulties and challenges I faced

Still my pen bleeds and stains the paper with thought
I continue to pour my emotions and ideas onto paper, leaving a lasting impact

Finding me lost among statues and mainstream idols
Feeling overshadowed or disconnected from mainstream symbols of success or adoration

Browning in melted ice to reinforce that breath is vital
Emphasizing the importance of being alive and having the freedom to breathe and exist

If your father and his father were fish out of water
If you come from a long line of misfits or outsiders

You must break the cycle
It's necessary to challenge or escape the patterns and expectations of your family or lineage

How many times must a plant be uprooted for it to die?
How many times can someone be disconnected or uprooted from their roots before they lose their sense of identity or purpose?

When it's smothered with lies that abolish the potency of the sky
When the truth is suppressed or overshadowed by falsehoods, it limits our potential and aspirations

So when the stars burn out and God replaces the bulbs
When everything fades away and we are faced with a new reality or perspective

With a million watts and throws the switch, sparks filament
With a powerful and transformative force, igniting inspiration and passion

Hurting new giants and flocks
Causing discomfort or challenging established powers and communities

I stand my own two aura illuminated in red
Confidently and proudly representing myself, despite the obstacles or critics

Showcasing the agony held within this welded spirit
Expressing the pain and struggle that is deeply engrained in my being

Sacrificing itself for the health of a masocistic culture
Putting myself on the line or enduring hardships for the sake of a society that thrives on pain or suffering

Yearning for the truth that we speak but refuse to hear it
Longing for people to listen and accept the truth that we express, even if it's difficult or uncomfortable