Brick House
Commodores The Lyrics


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Ow, she's a brick house
She's mighty-mighty, just lettin' it all hang out
She's a brick house
That lady's stacked and that's a fact
Ain't holding nothing back

Ow, she's a brick house
Well put-together, everybody knows
This is how the story goes

She knows she got everything
That a woman needs to get a man, yeah, yeah
How can she lose with the stuff she use
Thirty-six, twenty-four, thirty-six oh what a winning hand

'Cause she's a brick house
She's mighty-mighty, just lettin' it all hang out
She's a brick house
Ow, that lady stacked and that's a fact
Ain't holding nothing back

Ow, she's a brick house
Yeah, she's the one, the only one, built like an amazon

The clothes she wears, her sexy ways
Make an old man wish for younger days, yeah, yeah
She knows she's built and knows how to please
Sure enough to knock a strong man to his knees

'Cause she's a brick house
Yeah, she's mighty mighty, just lettin' it all hang out
She's a brick house
The lady's stacked and that's a fact
Ain't holding nothing back

Shake it down, shake it down now
Shake it down, shake it down now
Shake it down, shake it down now
Shake it down, shake it down now
Shake it down, shake it down now
Shake it down, shake it down now
Shake it down, shake it down now
Shake it down, shake it down now

Brick house
Yeah, she's mighty mighty, just lettin' it all hang out
She's a brick house
Yeah, she's the one, the only one, built like an amazon, yeah
Shake it down, shake it down, shake it down now
Shake it down, shake it down, shake it down now
Shake it down, shake it down, shake it down now
Shake it down, shake it down, shake it, shake it
Shake it down, shake it down, shake it down now
Shake it down, shake it down, shake it down now
Shake it down, shake it down, shake it down now
Shake it down, shake it down, shake it





Ow, a brick house

Overall Meaning

The song "Brick House" by the Commodores is an anthem to female empowerment and self-confidence. The repeated refrain praises a woman as a "brick house" -- a term associated with strength and durability -- and describes her as "mighty-mighty" and "well-put together." The woman in the song knows that she has all the qualities necessary to attract a man, and she's not afraid to show off her curves and her confidence. The song celebrates her power and independence, and suggests that her beauty is not just skin-deep, but is the result of her strength and resilience.


The lyrics of "Brick House" are straightforward and direct, but they are set to a funky, soulful beat that captures the spirit of the song. The Commodores were known for their tight, danceable rhythms and their catchy hooks, and "Brick House" is one of their most enduring hits. The song has become a classic of 70s funk and a staple of radio playlists and dance floors around the world.


Overall, "Brick House" is a celebration of female strength, beauty, and self-confidence. The song encourages women to embrace their sexuality and their bodies, and to recognize that their power comes not from their physical appearance alone, but from their inner strength and resilience.


Line by Line Meaning

Ow, she's a brick house
Wow, she is very attractive and has a curvy physique


She's mighty-mighty, just lettin' it all hang out
She's confident and not afraid to show off her body


That lady's stacked and that's a fact
She has a curvy and voluptuous body, which is a fact


Ain't holding nothing back
She's not afraid to show off her body and sexuality


Well put-together, everybody knows
She looks very attractive and it's not a secret


She knows she got everything
She is confident in her own beauty and sexuality


That a woman needs to get a man, yeah, yeah
She knows what men desire in a woman and she has it all


How can she lose with the stuff she use
She has all the assets to attract and keep a man


Thirty-six, twenty-four, thirty-six oh what a winning hand
Her body measurements are ideal and perfect to attract a man


Yeah, she's the one, the only one, built like an amazon
She's unique and one of a kind with her beautiful and strong body


The clothes she wears, her sexy ways
The way she dresses and behaves adds to her sex appeal


Make an old man wish for younger days, yeah, yeah
She's so attractive that even old men wish they were young again to be with her


She knows she's built and knows how to please
She's aware of her attractive body and knows how to use it to please men


Sure enough to knock a strong man to his knees
Her beauty and sex appeal can make any man weak and powerless


Shake it down, shake it down now
Let's dance and move our bodies to the music


Brick house
A slang term to describe a beautiful, voluptuous woman




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lionel Richie, Milan Williams, Ronald Lapread, Thomas Mcclary, Walter Orange, William King

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