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, โThereโs an undeniable energy that charges through New Jersey-based duo Brick + MortarโฆLead singer Brandon Asrafโs 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).โ
Brick + Mortar are set to release their 7-song EP titled โBangsโ on July 30th, and includes favorites such as โBangsโ, โHeatstrokeโ and โOld Boyโ along with brand new tracks โTerrible Thingsโ, โNo I Wonโt Goโ, โLocked In A Cageโ, as well as โKeep This Place Beautifulโ which was co-written by Justyn Pilbrow (The Neighborhood - โSweater Weatherโ).
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".
Terrible Things
Brick+Mortar Lyrics
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Deep in my sleep (give it up, give it up now)
I don't, I don't, I don't know why, I don't know why
I don't know why but I can see you far away
As you grow and change and I stay the same but
But I, I'm just like you
The whole world against you
You give everything
Sometimes I think of doing terrible things
I know I shouldn't think it but I do anyway, oh oh
Maybe I'm just crazy like I got a disease
Feels like I got things that go deep in my sleep
I'm doing terrible things
Give it up, give it up now
T-t-t-terrible things
Give it up, give it up now
In the sky, in my mind, between my eyes
Within my eyes, I don't know why
But can you feel me melt away
As the colors seem to fade and save the day but
Well I, I'm just like you
I've got, got no name at all
The whole world against you
You did everything (deep in my sleep)
Sometimes I think of doing terrible things
I know I shouldn't think it but I do anyway, oh oh
Maybe I'm just crazy like I got a disease
Feels like I got things that go deep in my sleep
I'm doing terrible things
T-t-t-terrible things
Everything you need, everything you need
Give it up, give it up now
It's bigger than your dreams
Bigger than your dreams
Give it up, give it up now
I had a dream so far away
It hit me in a different way (give it up, give it up now)
I had a dream so far away
I had a dream though, I had a dream though (give it up, give it up now)
Sometimes I think of doing terrible things (give it up, give it up now)
I know I shouldn't think it but I do anyway, oh oh (give it up, give it up now)
Maybe I'm just crazy like I got a disease (give it up, give it up now)
Feels like I got things that go deep in my sleep
I'm doing terrible things (give it up, give it up now)
T-t-t-terrible things (give it up, give it up now)
T-t-t-terrible things
Give it up, give it up now
The song "Terrible Things" by Brick+Mortar explores the idea of feeling lost and disconnected from the world around you. The opening lines, "Deep in my sleep, give it up, give it up now" suggest a desire to let go of one's thoughts and escape from reality. The lyrics "I can see you far away, as you grow and change and I stay the same" convey a sense of fear of being left behind and feeling stuck in one place. The lines "Sometimes I think of doing terrible things, I know I shouldn't think it but I do anyway" reveal the singer's struggle with negative thoughts.
The chorus of the song, "Maybe I'm just crazy like I got a disease, feels like I got things that go deep in my sleep, I'm doing terrible things," further emphasizes the singer's inner turmoil. The last verse, "Everything you need, it's bigger than your dreams" suggests that the desire to do "terrible things" may come from a feeling of inadequacy or lack of purpose in life. Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on the difficulty of dealing with mental health issues and feeling lost in one's own thoughts.
Line by Line Meaning
Deep in my sleep (give it up, give it up now)
The singer is haunted by thoughts that come up in their sleep and wants to let them go.
I don't know why but I can see you far away
The singer feels disconnected from someone they care about, who is moving on while they are stuck.
As you grow and change and I stay the same but
The singer is struggling to keep up with changes happening around them, while feeling stagnant themselves.
But I, I'm just like you
Despite feeling different and disconnected, the artist relates to the person they care about.
I've got, got no name at all
The artist feels insignificant and nameless in comparison to the world around them.
The whole world against you
The singer perceives the world as an adversary, creating obstacles for the person they care about.
You give everything
Despite facing opposition, the person the singer cares about gives it their all.
Sometimes I think of doing terrible things
The artist is plagued by harmful thoughts that they struggle to shake off.
Feels like I got things that go deep in my sleep
The artist feels like damaging thoughts are ingrained deeply in their subconscious.
Everything you need, everything you need
The artist encourages the person they care about to let go of burdens and focus on what is important.
It's bigger than your dreams
The singer believes that the potential for greatness extends beyond what their loved one has dreamt for themselves.
I had a dream so far away
The artist shares a dream that is unlikely to come to fruition with the person they care about.
Sometimes I think of doing terrible things (give it up, give it up now)
The singer reiterates their struggle to let go of harmful thoughts that come up in their sleep.
Lyrics ยฉ 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
@LinhNguyen-uk5jn
Deep in my sleep (give it up, give it up now) [x2]
I don't, I don't, I don't know why, I don't know why
I don't know why but I can see you far away
As you grow and change and I stay the same but
But I, I'm just like you
I've got, got no name at all
The whole world against you
You give everything
Sometimes I think of doing terrible things
I know I shouldn't think it but I do anyway, oh oh
Maybe I'm just crazy like I got a disease
Feels like I got things that go deep in my sleep
I'm doing terrible things
Give it up, give it up now
T-t-terrible things
Give it up, give it up now
In the sky in my mind between my eyes within my eyes
I don't know why but
Can you feel me melt away
As the colors seem to fade and save the day but
Well I, I'm just like you
I've got, got no name at all
The whole world against you
You did everything (deep in my sleep)
Sometimes I think of doing terrible things
I know I shouldn't think it but I do anyway, oh oh
Maybe I'm just crazy like I got a disease
Feels like I got things that go deep in my sleep
I'm doing terrible things
T-t-t-terrible things
Everything you need, everything you need
Give it up, give it up now
It's bigger than your dreams, bigger than your dreams
Give it up, give it up now
I had a dream so far away, it hit me in a different way
I had a dream so far away
I had a dream though, I have a dream though
Sometimes I think of doing terrible things
I know I shouldn't think it but I do anyway, oh oh
Maybe I'm just crazy like I got a disease
Feels like I got things that go deep in my sleep
I'm doing terrible things
Give it up, give it up now
T-t-t-terrible things
Give it up, give it up now
T-t-t-terrible things
(Give it up, give it up now)
@jem5636
[Lyrics from Genius]
[Intro]
Deep in my sleep (give it up, give it up now)
Deep in my sleep (give it up, give it up now)
[Verse 1]
I don't, I don't, I don't know why, I don't know why
I don't know why but I can see you far away
As you grow and change and I stay the same but
[Pre-Chorus]
But I, I'm just like you
I've got, got no name at all
The whole world against you
You give everything
[Chorus]
Sometimes I think of doing terrible things
I know I shouldn't think it but I do anyway, oh oh
Maybe I'm just crazy like I got a disease
Feels like I died days ago deep in my sleep
I'm doing terrible things
Give it up, give it up now
T-t-terrible things
Give it up, give it up now
[Verse 2]
In the sky in my mind between my eyes within my eyes
I don't know why but
Can you feel me melt away?
As the colors seem to fade and save the day but
[Pre-Chorus]
Well I, I'm just like you
I've got, got no name at all
The whole world against you
You did everything (deep in my sleep)
[Chorus]
Sometimes I think of doing terrible things
I know I shouldn't think it but I do anyway, oh oh
Maybe I'm just crazy like I got a disease
Feels like I died days ago deep in my sleep
I'm doing terrible things
T-t-t-terrible things
[Bridge]
Everything you need, everything you need
Give it up, give it up now
It's bigger than your dreams, bigger than your dreams
Give it up, give it up now
I had a dream so far away, it hit me in a different way
I had a dream so far away
I had a dream though, I have a dream though
[Chorus]
Sometimes I think of doing terrible things
I know I shouldn't think it but I do anyway, oh oh
Maybe I'm just crazy like I got a disease
Feels like I got things that go deep in my sleep
I'm doing terrible things
Give it up, give it up now
T-t-t-terrible things
Give it up, give it up now
T-t-t-terrible things
(Give it up, give it up now)
@LinhNguyen-uk5jn
Johnny Mikhael Deep in my sleep (give it up, give it up now) [x2]
I don't, I don't, I don't know why, I don't know why
I don't know why but I can see you far away
As you grow and change and I stay the same but
But I, I'm just like you
I've got, got no name at all
The whole world against you
You give everything
Sometimes I think of doing terrible things
I know I shouldn't think it but I do anyway, oh oh
Maybe I'm just crazy like I got a disease
Feels like I got things that go deep in my sleep
I'm doing terrible things
Give it up, give it up now
T-t-terrible things
Give it up, give it up now
In the sky in my mind between my eyes within my eyes
I don't know why but
Can you feel me melt away
As the colors seem to fade and save the day but
Well I, I'm just like you
I've got, got no name at all
The whole world against you
You did everything (deep in my sleep)
Sometimes I think of doing terrible things
I know I shouldn't think it but I do anyway, oh oh
Maybe I'm just crazy like I got a disease
Feels like I got things that go deep in my sleep
I'm doing terrible things
T-t-t-terrible things
Everything you need, everything you need
Give it up, give it up now
It's bigger than your dreams, bigger than your dreams
Give it up, give it up now
I had a dream so far away, it hit me in a different way
I had a dream so far away
I had a dream though, I have a dream though
Sometimes I think of doing terrible things
I know I shouldn't think it but I do anyway, oh oh
Maybe I'm just crazy like I got a disease
Feels like I got things that go deep in my sleep
I'm doing terrible things
Give it up, give it up now
T-t-t-terrible things
Give it up, give it up now
T-t-t-terrible things
(Give it up, give it up now)
@jackhanson3856
"Mortar... Mortar! We gotta write a good song, Mortar! W-We gotta write a new, good song!"
"Ah geez, Brick..."
@toasterofdoom9629
You. I like you.
@chikubijiggy148
I was thinking that too
@biborkaadorjani2419
@@chikubijiggy148 me too
@verbalmeltdown6227
Jack Hanson you are a top quality human being
@johnwalker-fj5gy
:^)
@ShinyShellder
I'm never shit talking spotify's daily mix suggestions again
@AlzhaKya
No idea what boyfriend to death is, just found this song through Spotify and thought it sounded amazing
@maxxienx2393
Itโs a very gruesome nsfw game lmao and this song reminds people of one of the characters
@-jackie-0
same here, totally forgot about about this song and decided to give it a listen again