[Verse 1]
I move in the bricks, no gloss on the frame
Old hands on the wheel, still steering the lane
Mud on my soles, but my steps stay clean
Got a long way home and a short fuse mean
I cut through the noise like a razor through cloth
Every fake little smile got a price and a cost
Big talk, small walk, I seen that before
When the door swings shut, they be hugging the floor
Pocket full of goals, no room for delay
If it don't build me up, then I throw it away
Cold coffee gone stale on the edge of the desk
Still I make it look easy when I’m under the press
[Pre-Chorus]
Say less
I know the type
Talk in the dark
Fade in the light
Same old script
Same old act
I keep my name
Out of your trap
[Chorus]
Brick box, brick box
I came from the brick box
Brick box, brick box
Still got my own kick, watch
Brick box, brick box
No chain can box me in
Brick box, brick box
I break, then I build again
[Verse 2]
I seen friends switch sides for a little bit more
Seen pride get robbed at the front of the store
Seen a good day fold like a card in the rain
Seen a man sell truth just to soften his pain
But I kept a firm grip on the line in my chest
One eye on the dream, one hand on the test
No handout, I want what I earn with my skin
Every scar on my back got a story within
I don’t chase applause, I just chase the next step
Make a whole lot of nothing turn to something correct
If the room get cold, I bring heat with a stare
If the road get rough, I’m already there
[Bridge]
Let it crack, let it bend
I’ll stand up again
Let it fall, let it rain
I still know my name
[Chorus]
Brick box, brick box
I came from the brick box
Brick box, brick box
Still got my own kick, watch
Brick box, brick box
No chain can box me in
Brick box, brick box
I break, then I build again