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.
Northern Lights
Ian Brown Lyrics
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You are my angel and my plaything
Your many ways have set my heart ablaze
It's you who puts my soul in ecstasy
You are my angel and my plaything
Your motion I find so entrancing
Shall I stand next to your fire?
You are my angel and my plaything
If I'm your rose you are my sun and rain
And the northern lights will shine again and again
If I'm your rose you are my sun and rain
In the heat of the night in the light of the day as is given can also be taken taken away
In the heat of the night in the light of the day I remove anything that can stand in our way
I'll be your rose that sets your heart ablaze
If I'm your rose, you are my sun and rain
And the northern lights will shine again and again
If I'm your rose, you are my sun and rain
And the northern lights will shine again and again
If I'm your rose, you are my sun and rain
The Ian Brown song "Northern Lights" is a love song expressing the artist's admiration for his lover. The lyrics evoke a sense of freedom and beauty, exalting his lover as an angel and a plaything. The lyrics describe how his lover's presence has set his heart ablaze and how her movements are entrancing, causing his soul to be filled with ecstasy. He compares himself to a rose and his lover to the sun and rain, affirming that their love will continue to shine like the Northern Lights, which are known for their bright, colorful, and mystical appearance in the sky.
In the second verse, the artist describes his commitment to his lover, stating that he will remove anything that can stand in their way to ensure their love blossoms like a rose. The repetition of the phrase "If I'm your rose, you are my sun and rain" reinforces the idea that they are two complementary beings in love.
Overall, the song speaks to the power of love to inspire and transform us, and highlights the importance of being attuned to the beauty of our lover's presence in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I love to see you free and dancing
I enjoy seeing you dance without any inhibitions or restriction.
You are my angel and my plaything
You are both the love of my life and the object of my affection.
Your many ways have set my heart ablaze
Your unique identity and persona have ignited my passion and desire.
It's you who puts my soul in ecstasy
Only you have the ability to bring me to a state of complete euphoria and happiness.
Your motion I find so entrancing
I am captivated and mesmerized by the way you move.
Shall I stand next to your fire?
Can I be your partner or lover and share in your intense passion?
Smoke rings raise higher and higher
Our love and passion continue to grow stronger and stronger.
If I'm your rose you are my sun and rain
If I am the object of your love, you are my source of nourishment and growth.
And the northern lights will shine again and again
Our love and passion will continue to burn brightly and never fade away.
In the heat of the night in the light of the day as is given can also be taken taken away
Our love can be threatened by external factors and circumstances.
In the heat of the night in the light of the day I remove anything that can stand in our way
I will do everything in my power to remove any obstacles that may come between us.
I'll be your rose that sets your heart ablaze
I will be the one to ignite and maintain your passion and love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ian George Brown, David Coloquhoun, Dave McCracken
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