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.
Forever And A Day
Ian Brown Lyrics
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Where you gonna go when you can't get it together ?
Forever and a day
A fly gets caught upon a spiders web
The snake still has another skin to shed
Forever and a day
Get it all together, get like birds of a feather
Forever and a day
The truth be told
You're more than stones and rings of gold
You can't be bought or sold
What you gonna do when you just found forever ?
Where you gonna get to when you get it together ?
Each and everyday
Forever and a day
The lyrics of "Forever And A Day" by Ian Brown seem to portray a sense of searching for something unattainable, possibly something that is out of reach or ephemeral like forever. The questions "What you gonna do when you just found forever?" and "Where you gonna go when you can't get it together?" seem to imply that the singer has found something that they longed for, but they don't know what to do with it now that they have it.
The metaphor of a fly caught on a spider's web and the snake shedding its skin also suggest a sense of being trapped and emerging into something new. The line "Get it all together, get like birds of a feather" could be an encouragement for the singer to gather themselves and find harmony with others.
The final lines of "Forever and a day/Each and every day" carry a sense of continuity, almost as if the singer is resigned to the fact that this feeling of searching for something more will continue, day after day, forever and a day.
Overall, the lyrics of "Forever And A Day" encourage the listener to reflect upon the transient nature of life and to question what is truly important in the long run.
Line by Line Meaning
What you gonna do when you just found forever ?
What actions will you take knowing that something, be it love or purpose, is now yours for eternity?
Where you gonna go when you can't get it together ?
Where can you turn when you're struggling to keep things in order in your life or relationship?
Forever and a day
Something that will last an infinite amount of time - beyond the concept of mortality.
A fly gets caught upon a spiders web
One can easily be trapped, caught or ensnared in situations beyond their control.
The snake still has another skin to shed
Reinvention is always just around the corner, and there's always room for shedding one's past self and coming out with renewed vigor.
Forever and a day
Something that will last an infinite amount of time - beyond the concept of mortality.
Is it all a dream or have you just found forever ?
Has your long-standing wish or dream finally come true, or is it yet another fleeting moment?
Get it all together, get like birds of a feather
Bring everything into sync, get in line with your soulmate or partners in your pursuits.
Forever and a day
Something that will last an infinite amount of time - beyond the concept of mortality.
The truth be told
Something that's indisputable, not subject to interpretation or debate.
You're more than stones and rings of gold
You're beyond material possessions or physical items to buy - you have worth from within.
You can't be bought or sold
You can't have a price tag on your intelligence, courage, or integrity - all things that make up your identity and ethics.
What you gonna do when you just found forever ?
What actions will you take knowing that something, be it love or purpose, is now yours for eternity?
Where you gonna get to when you get it together ?
Where can you see yourself when you're organized and on-point - what new heights can you achieve?
Each and everyday
The things we do daily, in the pursuit of our ambitions or relationships, are critical and impactful.
Forever and a day
Something that will last an infinite amount of time - beyond the concept of mortality.
Lyrics © Red Brick Music Publishing, Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID BROWN, JORDAN CROUCHER, ROBERT GERONGCO, SAMUEL GERONGCO
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