Brick By Brick

Iggy Pop

People are sad and I know why
With no chance to live before you die
You get pretty sick if you hafta keep it inside


I wanna build a house where an ad don't scream
I wanna leave in peace - quietly
I wanna have a place of love & safety


People oughta live how & where they want
People oughta have respect in front
People oughta get along pretty O.K.


So get off my dick
I'm building it brick by brick

I'm building a house where I can think
And have some balance and dignity
I'm building a house where no one can hurt me

I'm buidling a house where the weak are strong
I'm building a house with a real song
I'm using a faith that is immortal

I'm building it with simplicity
And the way that we feel, you and me
I'm building it with what I believe in

So get off my dick
'cause I'm building this

Now I'm looking at just a little time
So be it
I want to
be true to my simple heart
And not put nothing else above it