There is more than one band with the name Brick. A funk/jazz band from Atla… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one band with the name Brick. A funk/jazz band from Atlanta, GA, USA, a hardcore band from Baltimore, MD, USA, a hard rock band from Finland, a noise rock band from Sweden, a death metal band from Saint Paul, MN, USA and a heavy metal band from Sweden.

1) Brick was an Atlanta band that created a successful merger of funk and jazz in the '70s they called "dazz." Brick's roster included lead vocalist/saxophonist/flutist Jimmy Brown; guitarist/bassist/vocalist Regi Hargis Hickman; lead singer Ray Ransom, who doubled as a bassist/keyboardist/percussionist; and Eddie Irons, who did lead vocals and played drums and keyboards. They recorded "Music Matic" for Main Street in 1976, before signing to the CBS-distributed label Bang. Their first Bang single, "Dazz," topped the R&B charts and was number-three pop in 1976, and they continued on Bang until 1982. Brick scored two more huge hits in 1977, "Dusic" and "Ain't Gonna' Hurt Nobody," each with a chunky, propulsive beat and catchy, light pop-jazz refrain. Their last Top Ten R&B hit was "Sweat (Til You Get Wet)" in 1981.

2) Brick is a hardcore band from Baltimore, Maryland. Featuring ex-members of Get Big, Surroundings, and Summer So Far. Currently, Brick only has a demo that was released in 2008. From bone crushing riffs to intelligent and true lyrics about life's lessons this band is definitely both a force to be reckoned with and a band to keep an eye on. The band is on tour right now, go see them live. MySpace

3) Brick is a Finnish hard rock/heavy metal band, you can listen their music at www.myspace.com/brickfin

4) Brick is a noise rock band from Stockholm, Sweden. It was founded in the summer of 1993 by Nandor Hegedus (vocals), Lynard Olsson (bass), Jejo Perkovic (drums) and Patrik Instedt (guitar).

They were signed to Dolores Recordings in 1994, who released Brick's debut album Suomi in 1996. The album was well received by the Swedish press and was said to be a trend setter for the Swedish underground scene and compared to bands like The Jesus Lizard, Fugazi and Dead Kennedys.

In 1997 Brick recorded their second album Volvoland together with Bob Weston from Shellac, who left Chicago with two suitcases full of microphones. The idea Brick had about Volvoland was a naked, almost sterile sound which was achieved by Bob Weston's excellent mixing.

In 1998 the six-track 10" record Smack was released, including 3 live songs and 3 unreleased songs that were recorded at the same time as Volvoland. The same year Nandor Hegedus left the band to concentrate on his studies. Brick chose to continue as a trio with guitarist Patrik Instedt in vocals.

After well over a year of playing and writing songs, Brick recorded 4 songs and released the 7" record Pistol in October 2000. A full-length album Automan, recorded on A West Side Fabrication with Pelle Gunnerfeldt from Fireside followed in 2001.

http://www.myspace.com/brickstockholm

5) Brick was a death metal band from Saint Paul, Minnesota. They self-released a self-titled 5-track demo in 1996, and a full-length album entitled Secured in Darkness in 1997 on Aggressive Records.

6) BRICK is a heavy metal band from Sweden who has released the album Faceless Strangers on Scarlet Records. More info can be found via:
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Happy
Brick Lyrics

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Once there were birds in the sky
But now they're gone
Oh what a sore to the eye
Just like the sun

But who needs the grass
The loving touch of the past
Who needs the pretty pretty flowers

Happy Earth Day, my love
Happy Earth Day, my love
The trees may be gone
But we're not

This rotted ground we walk on
Is so romantic
I could almost die breathing
Your microplastics

But who needs the air
I think it all looks fine bare
Who needs blue skies
The only thing blue around here is your eyes

Happy Earth Day, my love
Happy Earth Day, my love

The sun may be gone
But we're not

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Happy" by Brick are a satire on the current state of our Earth, and the way people seem to be indifferent towards it. The song opens with the nostalgic retelling of the way things used to be, when it was cleaner and simpler. The use of the metaphor of the vanishing birds to indicate this loss is a poignant touch, and sets the tone for the rest of the song. The repetition of the line "But who needs x" in the following verse serves to emphasize the point that in our pursuit of progress and comfort, we have forgotten the beauty that the natural world provides.

The next verse continues in the same vein, painting an almost romantic picture of the polluted Earth, with its microplastics and dying trees, while the singer tries to find the good in the bad by admiring it. The choice of words such as "romantic" and "fine" highlights a certain amount of cynicism, as the singer tries to find beauty in the chaos despite the actual harm that has been caused.

Finally, the song ends with the repetition of the refrain "Happy Earth Day, my love", and the assertion that despite all that has been lost, there is still hope to make things better. The "we're not" represents the strength of the human spirit that has the capacity to fight for what's right, and turn the tide on the damage that's been done.

Overall, the lyrics of "Happy" serve as a wake-up call to people everywhere to take a look at the planet we live on, and to think about the responsibility we all have towards its preservation.

Line by Line Meaning

Once there were birds in the sky
There was a time when birds used to fly in the sky

But now they're gone
Currently, the birds are not there in the sky anymore

Oh what a sore to the eye
It is really sad to not see birds in the sky

Just like the sun
The disappearance of birds from the sky is similar to the absence of the sun

But who needs the grass
The importance of grass is questioned

The loving touch of the past
The affectionate memories of the past

Who needs the pretty pretty flowers
The significance of flowers is also questioned

Happy Earth Day, my love
Wishing a happy earth day to a loved one

The trees may be gone
Even if trees are gone from the Earth

But we're not
We are still present in this world, even if trees are cut down

This rotted ground we walk on
The soil under our feet is decaying