Since middle school, the two bonded further over their shared interest in the artistry of songwriting. As Brick + Mortar, they began focusing more heavily on the use of electronic samples in their music as well as relying less on improvisation and more on structured pop songs. Brick + Mortar represent the underground, the oppressed, the disillusioned, and voiceless. Fusing driving percussion, grooving bass, eclectic samples, and anthemic vocals, the band creates a new world sound that is so fresh you truly need to hear it for yourself.
The roots of several of Brick + Mortar's songs stem from the incredible experiences of lead singer Brandon Asraf's childhood as the son of a international blood diamond smuggler. In the band's lead single "Bangs", the bass hits like a massive punch to the face, and the narrative of the ultra-violent accompanying video, based on the life of Asraf's father, is likely one of the more brutal stories you've ever bore witness to. "This video opened the door for us to be more than a band. People seem to wait for that song to sing their hearts out at shows," explains Asraf of the impact the single has had on the band. To quote Nylon Magazine, “There’s an undeniable energy that charges through New Jersey-based duo Brick + Mortar…Lead singer Brandon Asraf’s voice has a ferocious punch to it and effortlessly moves from solemn croon to savage cry without losing an ounce of passion along the way. Tensions build and tribal beats boom under biting lyrics. These guys will hit you like a delightful ton of bricks (pun intended).”
Brick + Mortar are set to release their 7-song EP titled “Bangs” on July 30th, and includes favorites such as “Bangs”, “Heatstroke” and “Old Boy” along with brand new tracks “Terrible Things”, “No I Won’t Go”, “Locked In A Cage”, as well as “Keep This Place Beautiful” which was co-written by Justyn Pilbrow (The Neighborhood - “Sweater Weather”).
Brick + Mortar's consistent performances quickly gained them a strong following as one of the best live bands in the Asbury Park music scene. Notable support for national acts include performances with Galactic, Jimmy Eat World, H.R. [Bad Brains], and Cymbals Eat Guitars. Their live show is a party that erupts like a magnetic sonic volcano catching the attention of everyone in the room, drawing them to the stage full of intrigue and energy.
Aside from touring Brick + Mortar will also be busy with several other projects this Fall, including putting out a fully animated music video created by artist Richie Brown and focusing on writing for their debut full length. "The goal is to make our album an audiovisual experience. I feel like the songs we are working on are our best yet. We are ready to make a full length record. We are not for the faint of heart. Our brash, gritty, whip-smart sound foregoes guitar in favor of bass, drums, and electronic samples. At our shows, the audience is part of the band. That's what makes playing each show uniquely exciting and inspiring. We will give you 100% every time because we truly love what we do. Hopefully, you give us 100% back".
Locked In A Cage
Brick+Mortar Lyrics
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A little drop of dreams can go so far
I know you've got the anger of a burning sun
Say hold up just a minute, don't burn me down
If you burn me down you'll never find your way
If you burn me down, it's true, a little drop of dreams
Locked in a cage, for a really long time, time, time
Locked in a cage, for a really long time
Locked in a cage, for a long time, time, time
Locked in a cage
Locked in a cage
All this time I've been lied to
You're always in between, I go too far
You know I got the anger of a burning sun
Say hold up just a minute, don't burn me now
If you burn me down you'll never find your way
If you burn me down, it's true, a little drop of dreams
Locked in a cage, for a really long time, time, time
Locked in a cage, for a long time, time, time
Locked in a cage, for a really long time
Locked in a cage, for a long time, time, time
Locked in a cage
Locked in a cage
Show us all what we have earned
We'll keep your words and show the world
A drop of dreams is all it takes
A drop of dreams to show, to show the world, to show the world
A drop of dreams to show the world
So show us all what we have earned
We'll keep your words to show
Locked in a cage, for a really long time, time, time
Locked in a cage, for a long time, time, time
Locked in a cage, for a really long time
Locked in a cage, for a long time, time, time
Locked in a cage
Locked in a cage
The lyrics to Brick+Mortar's song "Locked In a Cage" seem to describe a situation of feeling trapped, isolated, and misunderstood. The imagery of the leaves turning blue and the sky green suggests a distorted sensory experience, perhaps caused by prolonged confinement. The repetition of the phrase "locked in a cage" emphasizes the feeling of being trapped and unable to escape. The line "all this time I've been lied to" adds a layer of betrayal and confusion to the mix, as if the person speaking has been falsely accused or misunderstood for a long time.
The chorus suggests that despite feeling trapped, the singer still has hope, represented by the phrase "a little drop of dreams." They seem to be asking for understanding and sympathy, pleading "hold up just a minute, don't burn me down" as if afraid of being further misunderstood or punished. Ultimately, the singer seems to be urging listeners to take inspiration from their situation and find a way to break free: "show us all what we have earned, we'll keep your words and show the world."
In summary, the song is a powerful statement about the experience of feeling trapped and misunderstood, and the importance of finding hope and inspiration even in the darkest times.
Line by Line Meaning
Leaves turn blue and the sky green
Everything seems upside down and twisted.
A little drop of dreams can go so far
Even a small hope can achieve great things.
I know you've got the anger of a burning sun
You are furious and your feelings are intense.
Say hold up just a minute, don't burn me down
Please give me a chance, don't destroy me.
If you burn me down you'll never find your way
If you ruin everything now, you will never be able to recover or move on.
If you burn me down, it's true, a little drop of dreams
Even if you burn everything down, a tiny bit of hope may still exist.
Locked in a cage, for a really long time, time, time
Feeling trapped and imprisoned for an extended period of time.
All this time I've been lied to
For so long, I have been deceived and misled.
You're always in between, I go too far
You are always caught in the middle and I tend to take things to the extreme.
Show us all what we have earned
Let us prove ourselves and what we deserve.
We'll keep your words and show the world
We will take your advice and demonstrate it to everyone else.
A drop of dreams is all it takes
A small glimmer of hope is sometimes enough to progress.
A drop of dreams to show, to show the world, to show the world
Let us showcase our new ideas and illustrate them to everyone globally.
So show us all what we have earned
We urge you to let us demonstrate the value of our efforts.
Locked in a cage
Feeling constricted and confined.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AARON ACCETTA, MICHAEL GOODMAN, BRANDON ASRAF, JOHN TACON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ollibolli3860
LYRICS
Leaves turn blue
And the sky green
A little drop of dreams
Can go so far
I know you've got the anger
Of a burning sun
Say hold up just a minute
Dont burn me down
If you burn me down
You'll never find your way
If you burn me down
Its true
A little drop of dreams
Locked in a cage
For a really long time
Locked in a cage
For a long
Time time time time time
Locked in a cage
For a really long time
Locked in cage
For a long
Time time time time time
Oooh oooh oooh
Locked in a cage
All this time
ive been lied to
You're always in beetween
I go too far
You know ive got the anger
Of a burning sun
Say hold up just a minute
Dont burn me down
If you burn me down
You'll never find find your way
If you burn me down..
Its true
A little drop of dreams
Locked in a cage
For a really long time
Locked in a cage
For a long
Time time time time time
Locked in a cage
For a really long time
Locked in a cage
For a long
Time time time time time
Oooh oooh oooh
Locked in a cage
@ollibolli3860
Show us all
What we have burned
We'll keep your words
To show the world
A drop of dreams
Is all it takes
A drop of dreams
To show
To show the world
To show the world
A drop of dreams
To show the world
Show us all
What we have burned
We'll keep your words
To show...
Locked in a cage
For a really long time
Locked in a cage
For a long
Time time time time time
Locked in a cage
For a really long time
Locked in a cage
For a long
Time time time time time
Oooh oooh oooh
Locked in a cage
@theiosif3632
Leaves turn blue and the sky green
A little drop of dreams can go so far
I know you've got the anger of a burning sun
Say hold up just a minute, don't burn me down
If you burn me down you'll never find your way
If you burn me down, it's true, a little drop of dreams
Locked in a cage, for a really long time, time, time
Locked in a cage, for a long time, time, time
Locked in a cage, for a really long time
Locked in a cage, for a long time, time, time
Locked in a cage
Locked in a cage
All this time I've been lied to
You're always in between, I go too far
You know I got the anger of a burning sun
Say hold up just a minute, don't burn me now
If you burn me down you'll never find your way
If you burn me down, it's true, a little drop of dreams
Locked in a cage, for a really long time, time, time
Locked in a cage, for a long time, time, time
Locked in a cage, for a really long time
Locked in a cage, for a long time, time, time
Locked in a cage
Locked in a cage
Show us all what we have earned
We'll keep your words and show the world
A drop of dreams is all it takes
A drop of dreams to show, to show the world, to show the world
A drop of dreams to show the world
So show us all what we have earned
We'll keep your words to show
Locked in a cage, for a really long time, time, time
Locked in a cage, for a long time, time, time
Locked in a cage, for a really long time
Locked in a cage, for a long time, time, time
Locked in a cage
Locked in a cage
@Victorismyname
Any legends still here? NFS definitively has musical tastes!
@Jagx_canonboy
💜💜💜💜 yes
@skell-a-ton
never fails to make my head bob whenever this song comes on the radio
@vipbeef2174
Good music for roaming around Redview county
@Tyler_durden.jeffin.
Sim
@Tosster2115
Real legend never dies! 💪
@oussamalasry782
these guys deserve more fame
@huntmeno7831
Oussama Lasry Ikr this song is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good.
@YoniEdelstein
+Oussama Lasry ikr
@captaincreeper1018
+Oussama Lasry You are right!