Allegedly nicknamed "King Monkey" by Dodgy's drummer Mathew Priest. Brown is well known to standout from the crowd and had his own unique style, whilst in The Roses he used to often wear big baggy flares and his landmark t-shirt with banknotes on. He now has a more casual look: Adidas Jackets, tracksuit bottoms, army trousers and a pair of shades. He is also recognisable for his varying hairstyles including: Blonde mohawk (early Stone Roses days) short (also early Stone roses days) undercut (similar to John Squire's) Big Hair (1989) bob cut (early 90's) Skinhead and his most well known hairdo long and shaggy with a fringe.
He has had two top 5 singles in the UK, My Star and Dolphins Were Monkeys. In 2005 he collaborated with Noel Gallagher from Oasis for the track Keep What Ya Got. He has also collaborated with U.N.K.L.E. on two tracks, 1999's Be There and Reign in 2004.
Recently Brown has started playing Stone Roses songs during gigs, fuelling speculation that a reunion may be on the cards. But In September 2005 Ian appeared to rule out a Stone Roses reunion saying "there's more chance of me reforming the Happy Mondays than the Roses". Happy Mondays in fact have reformed, but yet Brown appears pessimistic about a likelihood of any reunion. A reunion would also hinge on the co-operation of Roses guitarist John Squire who recently stated his desire to turn his back on music and focus on painting.
His latest album, My Way, was released September 2009.
F.E.A.R.
Ian Brown Lyrics
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For every man a religion
Find everybody and rule
Everything and rumble
Forget everything and remember
For everything a reason
Forgive everybody and remember
For each a road
For every man a religion
Face everybody and rule
Everything and rumble
Forget everything and remember
For everything a reason
F.E.A.R.
F.E.A.R.
F.E.A.R.
F.E.A.R.
Final eternity arouses reactions
Freeing excellence affects reality
Fallen empires are ruling
Find earth and reap
Fantastic expectations
Amazing revelations
Final execution and resurrection
Free expression as revolution
Finding everything and realizing
You got the fear
You got the fear
You got the fear
You got the fear
You got the fear
F.E.A.R. (you got the fear)
F.E.A.R. (you got the fear)
F.E.A.R. (you got the fear)
F.E.A.R. (you got the fear)
F.E.A.R. (you got the fear) (fantastic expectations)
F.E.A.R. (you got the fear)
F.E.A.R. (you got the fear) (amazing revelations
F.E.A.R. (you got the fear)
F.E.A.R. (you got the fear) (finding everything and realizing
F.E.A.R. (you got the fear)
F.E.A.R. (you got the fear) (for everything a reason)
F.E.A.R. (you got the fear)
You got the fear
You got the fear
You got the fear
You got the fear
The lyrics to Ian Brown's song "F.E.A.R." are enigmatic and open to interpretation. The song seems to suggest that there are many paths to take and many beliefs to hold, but in the end, there is something that unites us all. The repetition of "For each a road, for every man a religion" reinforces the idea that people are unique individuals who have their own paths to follow and their own beliefs to hold dear. However, the refrain of "You got the F.E.A.R." seems to suggest that whatever those individual paths and beliefs may be, there is something that unites us all in our fears and anxieties.
The song seems to paint a picture of a world that is chaotic and unsettled, with fallen empires ruling and free expression taking the form of revolution. However, it suggests that amidst all the turmoil and uncertainty, there is still something to be gained from finding everything and realizing how interconnected we all are. The final lines, "Forgive everybody and remember," seem to suggest that while we may have our fears and anxieties, we also have the potential for forgiveness and compassion.
Overall, "F.E.A.R." is a song that encourages listeners to look beyond their individual differences and recognize the common humanity that underlies all of our experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
For each a road
Each person has their own path in life
For every man a religion
Everyone has their own beliefs and values
Find everybody and rule
Connect with others and take control of your life
Everything and rumble
Challenge everything and make some noise
Forget everything and remember
Release your past and hold on to your lessons
For everything a reason
Everything happens for a purpose
Forgive everybody and remember
Let go of anger and hurt, but remember the lessons
Final eternity arouses reactions
The concept of forever can create emotions in us
Freeing excellence affects reality
When we express our best selves, it can change the world around us
Fallen empires are ruling
The fallen power structures still hold control
Find earth and reap
Connect with nature and take what you need
Fantastic expectations
Amazing, idealistic hopes and dreams
Amazing revelations
Astounding and insightful discoveries
Final execution and resurrection
A sense of completion and rebirth
Free expression as revolution
Art and creativity can result in a radical shift
Finding everything and realizing
Discovering all that life has to offer and seeing it for what it truly is
You got the fear
You are experiencing fear or anxiety
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: IAN BROWN, DAVE MCCRACKEN, DAVE COLQUHOUN
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