From his website:
If you know reggae music, you know Clinton 'Basie' Fearon. Clinton Fearon is counted among Jamaica's most talented musicians by peers and professionals in the Reggae music industry. His infectious bass riffs, guitar licks, percussion accents and powerful vocals make Bassie a living legend amongst reggae musicians and fans.
As a youth, Bassie went to Kingston to eventually become the well-known bassist, vocalist and lyricist for The Gladiators as well as a house musician for Coxsonne Dodd’s Studio One and Lee “Scratch” Perry’s Black Ark Studio. Fearon recorded many of Perry's best known songs, including Roast Fish and Cornbread which features one of Fearon's most famous bass lines. He also composed some everlasting basslines for Yabby You, Jimmy Riley, Max Romeo, Junior Byles and many many others.
Brother Music
Clinton Fearon Lyrics
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The original style
Give thanks and praises
Let us reconcile
No need to be lonely
Decide your destiny
No need to worry
Sing a song with me
Oh brother music
Makes me feel so good inside
Oh sister rhythm
Give me joy and peace within
Just like the rainbow
I color my mind
Just like a weeping willow
Stands against the wind
And every time I hear the mix
I have to get my fix
So high so high
Like a eagle in the sky
Oh brother music
Makes me feel so good inside
Oh sister rhythm
Give me joy and peace within
Come on and dance
You'll feel no pain
Let your heart be free
Happiness you'll gain
No need to be lonely
Decide your destiny
No need to worry
Sing a song with me
Oh brother music
Makes me feel so good inside
Oh sister rhythm
Give me joy and peace within
This is a story
This is a song
Sweet harmony
All night long
And every time I hear the mix
I have to get my fix
So high so high
Like a eagle in the sky
Oh brother music
Makes me feel so good inside
Oh sister rhythm
Give me joy and peace within
Clinton Fearon's "Brother Music" speaks to the power of music in bringing people together and lifting their spirits. The lyrics encourage listeners to be grateful for the original style of music and to reconcile differences through singing and dancing together. Fearon emphasizes that music can heal loneliness and worries, and he invites the listener to join him in celebrating the joy and peace that music brings.
Fearon draws parallels between music and nature, comparing the colors in his mind to a rainbow and the resilience of rhythm to a weeping willow that stands against the wind. He finds music as an emotional refuge that gives him a soaring high, like an eagle in the sky. The song captures the immensity of music as a force that overcomes division, pain, and anxiety, and inspires happiness and freedom.
Overall, "Brother Music" is an uplifting, soulful song that relishes in the transformative qualities of music. Fearon sees music as a binding element that unites people across differences, allows them to express their feelings, and resonates with their souls.
Line by Line Meaning
Give thanks and praises
Let's express gratitude and honor
Let us reconcile
Let's resolve conflicts and restore relationships
No need to be lonely
Don't feel alone or isolated
Decide your destiny
Take control of your future and make your own choices
No need to worry
Don't stress or panic
Sing a song with me
Let's come together and make music
Oh brother music
Music is like a brother to me
Makes me feel so good inside
It brings me joy and happiness
Oh sister rhythm
Rhythm is like a sister to me
Give me joy and peace within
It brings me inner tranquility and pleasure
Just like the rainbow
Like the colors of the rainbow
I color my mind
I paint my thoughts and emotions
Just like a weeping willow
Like a tree that bends with the wind
Stands against the wind
Resists adversity and hardship
And every time I hear the mix
Whenever I listen to the music
I have to get my fix
I need my dose of it
So high so high
I feel elevated and elated
Like a eagle in the sky
Like a bird soaring in the air
Come on and dance
Let's move our bodies to the music
You'll feel no pain
You won't experience any discomfort
Let your heart be free
Let your emotions and desires be unrestrained
Happiness you'll gain
You'll find joy and contentment
This is a story
It's a narrative or tale
This is a song
It's a musical composition
Sweet harmony
Pleasant and melodious sounds together
All night long
Throughout the whole night
Contributed by Ellie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dorival Junior
Give thanks and praises, the original style.
Give thanks and praises, let us reconcile.
No need to be lonely, decide your destiny.
No need to worry, sing a song with me.
Oh, brother music,
Makes me feel so good inside.
Oh, sister rhythm,
Gives me joy and peace within.
(..)
Walk with me, talk with me.
Move with me, groove with me.
Just like the rainbow, I colour my mind
Just like a weeping willow,
Stands against the wind.
And every time I hear the mix,
I have to get my fix.
So high, so high, like a eagle in the sky.
Oh, brother music,
Makes me feel so good inside.
Oh, sister rhythm,
Gives me joy and peace within.
(..)
Walk with me, talk with me.
Move with me, groove with me.
Come on and dance, you'll feel no pain.
Let your heart be free, happiness you'll gain.
No need to be lonely, decide your destiny.
No need to worry, sing a song with me.
Oh, brother music,
Makes me feel so good inside.
Oh, sister rhythm,
Gives me joy and peace within.
(..)
Walk with me, talk with me.
Move with me, groove with me.
This is a story, yes, this is a song.
Sweet harmony, oh, all night long.
And every time I hear the mix,
I have to get my fix.
So high, so high, like a eagle in the sky.
Oh, brother music,
Makes me feel so good inside.
Oh, sister rhythm,
Gives me joy and peace within.
Edcarlos Barroso
Esse som mexe com o nosso coração !!!
Martin Osedo
What a feeling! Nothing comes close,
Give thanx and praises
No need to be lonely, decide your destiny....
Walk with me, talk with me....
Great inspiration and compassion...
Mary Kagure
Clinton is just fantastic I love his songs there so inspirational and up to date thumps up
Dorival Junior
Give thanks and praises, the original style.
Give thanks and praises, let us reconcile.
No need to be lonely, decide your destiny.
No need to worry, sing a song with me.
Oh, brother music,
Makes me feel so good inside.
Oh, sister rhythm,
Gives me joy and peace within.
(..)
Walk with me, talk with me.
Move with me, groove with me.
Just like the rainbow, I colour my mind
Just like a weeping willow,
Stands against the wind.
And every time I hear the mix,
I have to get my fix.
So high, so high, like a eagle in the sky.
Oh, brother music,
Makes me feel so good inside.
Oh, sister rhythm,
Gives me joy and peace within.
(..)
Walk with me, talk with me.
Move with me, groove with me.
Come on and dance, you'll feel no pain.
Let your heart be free, happiness you'll gain.
No need to be lonely, decide your destiny.
No need to worry, sing a song with me.
Oh, brother music,
Makes me feel so good inside.
Oh, sister rhythm,
Gives me joy and peace within.
(..)
Walk with me, talk with me.
Move with me, groove with me.
This is a story, yes, this is a song.
Sweet harmony, oh, all night long.
And every time I hear the mix,
I have to get my fix.
So high, so high, like a eagle in the sky.
Oh, brother music,
Makes me feel so good inside.
Oh, sister rhythm,
Gives me joy and peace within.
zit Sow
Your music makes me feel so good inside. Thanks for love you're sharing... brother music
FRED DEBS
how is this not more internationally known! masterpiece!
massimiliano stilo
Big respect for clinton feaver great voice of roots reggae
I Maloba
Brother Clinton Fearon your voice makes reggae music feel good inside.
leo gusmao
no words to describe that song thanks Jah BLESS YOU CLINTON
James Midday
Very underrated artiste!