Brown's first recording was "Lips of Wine" recorded for Derrick Harriott (The Musical Chariot), but this was not released initially. He then recorded for Coxsone Dodd at Studio One, and Dodd released Brown's first single, "No Man is an Island". Brown recorded two albums for Dodd, No Man is an Island and If I Follow my Heart (the title track penned by Alton Ellis). Around this time, Brown recorded material for Lloyd Daley ("Baby Don't Do It" and "Things in Life") and material for Derrick Hariott, which was eventually released as the Super Reggae and Soul Hits album. He also worked for Earl Hayles and the Charmaine label early in his career. He had a Top 10 hit in the United Kingdom in 1977. This led to his contract with A&M Records, and to the formation of his own label, DEB records, which produced several hits, including many by Junior Delgado.
His first big hit was "Money In My Pocket" on the Joe Gibbs label, and by the late 1970s, Brown had recorded and performed chart-toppers such as "Sitting & Watching", "Wolves and Leopards", "Here I Come" and "Revolution"; many featuring Sly and Robbie as the rhythm section. As the dancehall era of the 1980s arrived, Brown frequently recorded with King Jammy and Gussie Clark. His song "Revolution" is featured on the reggae radio station K-JAH Radio West in the 2004 video game Grand Theft Auto San Andreas. According to some sources, Brown became addicted to crack cocaine, which affected his career and may have lead to his premature death. Jamaican Prime Minister P. J. Patterson and opposition leader Edward Seaga of the Jamaica Labour Party both spoke at Brown's funeral, which was held on July 17, 1999 in Kingston, Jamaica. The service, which lasted for three hours, also featured live performances by Maxi Priest, Shaggy, and five of Brown's sons. Brown was then buried at Kingston's National Heroes Park.
No Man Is an Island
Dennis Brown Lyrics
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No man stands alone
Each man has a brother
And remember
Each mans dream has a road
Now we need one another ooh yes
And we all try to be friends
And a each man has a friend
You can live in this world all by yourself
In this world all by yourself
No nonoooo you can't make it alone
And just as sure as you try to make it by yourself
You gonna wake up and find you gonna need somebody else
No man is an island
No man stands alone
Each man has has brother
And remember
Each mans dream has a road
In Dennis Brown's song No Man Is an Island, the artist acknowledges the fact that no human being can survive on their own without the support of others. The song highlights the important role of friendship, camaraderie, and support in life. "No man is an island" is a well-known adage that means no one is self-sufficient, and we all need to rely on each other for assistance and support to thrive in life.
The song speaks to the human experience and the essential need for companionship, unity, and the power of community. The lyrics encourage people to be kind to one another, to remember that we all have dreams and aspirations in life. The lines "Each man has a brother/And a each man has a friend" reemphasize the importance of these relationships in each person's life.
The song's chorus "No man is an island/No man stands alone/Each man has a brother/And remember/Each mans dream has a road" carries a significant message that no one is entirely self-sufficient. We all need someone to lean on, and everyone's dreams have a unique path to achieve them. Therefore, the lyrics inspire listeners to look out for each other and to be supportive of each other's dreams, aspirations, and goals in life.
Line by Line Meaning
No man is an island
No person can live their entire life in total isolation without relying on others for help, support, or guidance.
No man stands alone
No individual can exist independent of the society around them and the relationships they form.
Each man has a brother
Everyone is connected to others, and we should view each other as 'brothers' or equals.
And remember
It's important to keep in mind the following message:
Each man's dream has a road
Everyone has a unique path to follow, and we should respect and support each other's aspirations.
Now we need one another ooh yes
As a society, we are interdependent and require the help and cooperation of others in order to succeed.
And we all try to be friends
We should strive to form connections with others and build meaningful relationships.
A each man has a friend
Each of us has the potential to form lasting, meaningful friendships if we put in the time and effort to do so.
You can live in this world all by yourself
It's technically possible to try to live independently from others, but it's ultimately unsustainable and emotionally damaging.
In this world all by yourself
Living alone would mean missing out on the support, connections, and experiences that come from forming relationships with others.
No nonoooo you can't make it alone
It's impossible to completely self-sustain without the help of others, and attempting to do so will only lead to failure and unhappiness.
And just as sure as you try to make it by yourself
If you attempt to live without forming connections or relying on others, it's inevitable that you will face hardships and difficulties.
You gonna wake up and find you gonna need somebody else
Eventually, everyone will realize that they require the help and support of others to live a fulfilling life.
Contributed by Samantha F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ismael Goros
No man is an island
No man stands alone
Treat each man as your brother
And remember, each man's dream as your own
Now we need one other, ooh yes
And we ought to try to be friends
Each man as a brother, and-a
Each man as your friend
You can't live in this world all by yourself
No.. no, no, you can't make it alone
And just as sure as you try to make it by yourself
You're gonna wake up
And find you're gonna need somebody else
No man is an island, oh yes
No man stands alone
Treat each man as your brother
And remember, each man's dream as your own
(..)
You can't live in this world all by yourself
No.. no, no, you can't make it alone
And just as sure as you try to make it by yourself
You're gonna wake up
And find you're gonna need somebody else
No man is an island, no!
No man stands alone
Treat each man as a brother
And remember, each man's dream as your own
No man.. aahh, is an island
Girl I say now no man!πβοΈπ²π½π―π²π£πππ₯
Jacob Tanks
23 Years today since weβve lost this legend. π’ Rest Easy, Dennis Emmanuel Brown.
rastaman187
So young, he stills walks amongst us... r.i.p the crown prince
cherryl gentles
A phenomenal prodigy - singing this song at the age of 12 - mind blowing!
Joe Gresham
As some people have already mentioned he was between 12 and 13 when he recorded this album. I was 8 years old when this came out and remember my older sister by 10 years playing this album constantly. It was my introduction to dennis brown. I pretty much own or have owned everything he released, my favourite artist, many great times playing Dennis on my sound system.
empresserica
WOW. That voice....Blessed!!! RIP Crown Prince! Thank you for all of the wonderful music!
Larry Foster
This is were it all started for the Crown π Prince at 13 who would have known he would go on to become the greatest singer ever from Jamaica π―π² Bumboclaat
Donovan Alliman
The greatest jamaican singer ever! The humblest jamaican super starr π Dennis Emanuel brown. R.I.P
King Saint
My track for all time, Dennis message is very simple yet to the point, Gwarn Mr Brown , Raspect and Honour
TheFunkyKingston
Sweet music from Jamaica...here in Greece we love and share such music heritage like music from the Carribbean!!!
Patrick Leslie
TheFunkyKingston happy birthday Dennis EMMANUEL Brown who would have been 63 years old today 1/02/1957- 1/07/1999 so so sad.