That foundation gives the track a grounded sense of identity. "BRICK BY BRICK" is a reminder that sometimes you have to go through the hard times and uncomfortable lessons to be able to see the progress. The very title suggests building up piece by piece.
The song's theme of overcoming bad decisions adds another layer to that idea. Mistakes are part of the journey but don't have to be part of the destination. There is a sense of persistence in the idea, especially when combined with the artist's emphasis on getting through life with a grit fueled attitude.
That unapologetic quality matters. "BRICK BY BRICK" doesn't appear to want to romanticize hardship or pretend difficult experiences are easy. It is built on an attitude of facing things head on and moving forward. "BRICK BY BRICK" is about the mentality of building something no matter what has happened before. Each adversity can be a part of the structure, each lesson another part of the foundation, and every hard decision something to learn from.
