Lyrics of Brick Fees — Freddie Gibbs
Album: You Only Die 1nce
Song Details and Overview
- Featuring Artist(s): N/A
- Producer(s): YG! Beats, Walbrook Santana, Pops
- Composer(s): Freddie Gibbs, YG! Beats, Walbrook Santana, Pops
- Release Date: November 1, 2024
- Musical Genre: Hip-Hop, Midwest Rap
- Album: You Only Die 1nce
- Track #: 4
- Language: English
- Mood: Defiant, Reflective
Exploring the Meaning of "Brick Fees"
Freddie Gibbs' "Brick Fees" dives into themes of resilience, survival, and the gritty realities of street life and personal evolution. Gibbs narrates his rise from difficult circumstances, detailing both the challenges and risks he's faced in his journey to success. Lines referencing "brick fees" and "transportation costs" reflect a street economics that drives the narrative, while themes of loyalty, betrayal, and survival underscore his storytelling. As Gibbs uses his lines to showcase both his street acumen and personal growth, he also reclaims autonomy in a life often framed by external dangers and betrayals.[Intro]
The introduction sets the scene with a mix of humor and a cold reality as Gibbs touches on negotiation and distrust. His language ("brick fees") hints at illicit trades and sets a defiant tone, highlighting his savvy and self-assured attitude.[Verse]
In this intense verse, Gibbs uses fast-paced language to describe his life of high stakes, touching on financial survival ("taxed them on the brick fees") and betrayal ("most the homies backdooring"). His references to street violence are both a recount of personal experiences and a broader reflection on systemic violence. Phrases like "payers fee ain’t get him there" capture the transactional and often dangerous relationships that dictate the underground economy. Gibbs also dives into moments of betrayal and self-preservation, illustrated when he remarks on people not answering his calls when he needed support, contrasting with his later success ("dug a gold mine"). His lines fluctuate between resentment and triumph, showing both vulnerability and a fierce resolve to survive.Similar Songs
Freddie Gibbs’ exploration of survival and resilience connects "Brick Fees" with various tracks by Gibbs himself and other artists who navigate similar themes of grit and betrayal:- "Thuggin'" by Freddie Gibbs – A reflection on the perils and traps of street life.
- "Freddie Soprano" by Freddie Gibbs – A deeper dive into Gibbs' life journey and his ascent to power.
- "Hail Mary" by Tupac Shakur – Both share the theme of survival and pushback against those who threaten them.
- "Griselda Blanco" by Lil Wayne – Conveys a similar sense of personal defiance and a relentless hustle.
- "The Heart Part 5" by Kendrick Lamar – Examines personal and community struggles with a raw, reflective tone.
Comparisons to Other Works by Freddie Gibbs and Artists with Similar Themes
In "Brick Fees", Gibbs channels familiar themes of street survival, betrayal, and resilience that are also prominent in his earlier works, such as "Bandana" and "Piñata". The themes of loyalty, betrayal, and struggle parallel his 2020 track "God Is Perfect." Comparatively, Tupac’s "Hail Mary" and Pusha T’s "If You Know You Know" both echo the themes of street survival and personal evolution, exploring similar high-stakes environments where strength and caution are paramount."Just breathing deep, it squeeze, don’t close your eyes, or you a pussy. The Devil sent the Reaper to my door, but he never took me." – Freddie Gibbs, on his defiance in the face of adversity"Brick Fees" encapsulates Freddie Gibbs' journey with unapologetic authenticity, maintaining the artist’s position as a raw, undiluted voice in modern hip-hop.
Lyrics
Brick Fees by Freddie Gibbs
You know it's comin' in like twenty-six
But you know what I'm sayin'
I'ma throw six on there, so, so it's gon' be thirty-two to you
You know
A b**ch could never play me, you know what I'm sayin'
Because I switch b**ches just like I-
Switch keys, GT3 is six speed
Transportation cost, I taxed them on the brick fees
Gotta watch the way you stack that bread, might get your Swiz' cheesed
They wanna bury Fred, I'm never scared, 'cause niggas bleed
f**kin' up the kitchen, scr*pe the pot it's stickin' yeah
Payers fee ain't get him there, book him with that blicky, yeah
I'm from where you was killin' for Jordans if you ain't get a pair
My hits ain't no attempts in murder, and I ain't sendin' that
Yo, I ain't sendin' that
Me and Diego was too broke to hit the club we was robbin'
We sent the b**ch in there (We sent the b**ch in there)
Said, what he spinnin' now (What he spinnin' now)
These hoes'll snatch a rapper room keys
Mob through the lobby, we brought the stick in here
Nominated, investigated, it's simultaneous
Soul janky, you gotta make court arrangements to see my babies
Most the homies backdooring, and hoein', they wanna snake me
All this Draco talk, I put hella bodies on this three-eighty, yeah
Ain't had no strap, I let him hold mine
It's funny, I got locked up, I couldn't get niggas on the phone, when I had phone time
Then I dug a gold mine (Dug a gold mine)
Eighteen years, been droppin' jewels, b**ch
And bet any nigga ain't never stole mine
I weren't no killer, but they pushed me
Just breathin' deep, it squeeze, don't close your eyes, or you a pussy
The Devil sent the Reaper to my door, but he never took me
I sent him back with double smoke, the blunt, and said "Good luck and f**k your b**ch", and then I-
Switch keys, GT3 a six speed
Pimp sh*t, f**k her once, f**k a b**ch needs
f**k a feature, pussy nigga, keep your sixteen
I'm flippin' b**ches in the Bentley with the flip screen
Nigga gettin' this chicken up, f**k that, fake rap love
This rabbit gang, we ain't clickin' up
Big Lord, I'm the reason why the young niggas throw the three fingers up
What you know about takin' out a whole gang, f**kin' all the members up?
Call God, and I'll send them up, yeah
Six speed, f**kin' on the mix breed, yeah
In the six speed, tell me what the b**ch need, yeah
Check-check, six speed, f**kin' on the mix breed, yeah
Transportation cost, I taxed them on the brick fees
Yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah (Nigga)
Nigga play with my name, gotta switch my game, gotta switch my flows again
f**kin' on one of these Insta thots, finna crash out with these Os again
Nigga be steadily dissin' me, doin' the most so I can notice him
Momma view your body, I bet she relapse on that dope again
It's timeout for the weak sh*t, I been slow cookin' this beef sh*t
Give a f**k, nigga, on defense
Throwin' white flags like yellow tape, white sheet sh*t
Made him switch it up, he was on tour, rockin' cheap sh*t
Niggas diamonds ain't dancin', mine tear the club up like Three-Six
Too blessed to f**k with this street sh*t
Another death come with this street sh*t
This Mafia, insane City, this T sh*t
I let all Lord stay at my crib, I smoke G sh*t
Used to sneakin' work into the city, now he wanna sneak diss
Tried to take Kyrie under my wing, I tried to sit him down
Free my nigga Eggo, we f**ked up when he brought Chris around
All the Lords are not your homies, us who showed me most them niggas clout chasers
Small said he was gon' violate me, b**ch, you ain't got that kind of paper
Fent ball, rollin', opp pack I'm smokin'
I'ma flip the renegade rap at the top of the mob, they can't control it
Pop a nigga seven days a week, but you easy Sunday mornin'
With holes all in your church clothes, made her scream out "Holy moly"
You a dick rider, you a dick sucker, f**k nigga keep on chokin'
'Bout to f**k a hoe in her lil' church clothes, make her scream out "Holy moly"
Rest in peace to lil' Zody, know you in Heaven still lowkey
I'ma flip the renegade rap at the top of the mob, they can't control them, yeah
Yeah, yeah
I'ma flip the renegade rap at the top of the mob, they can't control them
Rest in peace to lil' Zody, know you in Heaven still lowkey
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