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.
Thriller
Ian Brown Lyrics
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At the moonlight you see a sight that almost stops your heart
You try to scream but terror takes the sound before you make it
You start to freeze as someone looks you right between the eyes
You're paralyzed
You know it's thriller, thriller night
Fighting for your life inside a killer, thriller tonight
You hear the door slam and realize there's nowhere left to run
You feel the cold hand and wonder if you'll ever see the sun
You close your eyes and hope that this is just imagination
But all the while you hear the creature creepin' up behind
You're out of time
'Cause this is thriller, thriller night
Ain't no second chance to kill the thing with forty eyes
You know it's thriller, thriller night
Fighting for your life inside a killer, thriller tonight
The lyrics of Ian Brown's "Thriller" vividly detail a frightening encounter with the supernatural. The opening lines set the stage, describing the sense that something malevolent is lurking in the shadows, stalking through the night like a predator. The image of a terrifying creature is conjured, causing the singer to freeze in fear and lose the power of speech. The chorus reinforces the idea of a deadly threat, highlighting the struggle for survival that the singer is facing against a "killer" that is both swift and merciless.
The second verse continues the story, with the singer realizing that they are trapped and unable to escape the horror that is pursuing them. The use of sensory details - like the feeling of a cold hand and the sound of footsteps creeping closer - further heightens the tension and suspense of the situation. As the song approaches its conclusion, the final chorus drives home the message that this is a battle that can only be won through sheer determination and inner strength.
Overall, "Thriller" is a masterful exploration of fear and danger that chills the listener to the bone. The references to classic horror cinema - such as the titular Michael Jackson song and the image of a creature with forty eyes - add layers of cultural resonance to the storytelling, but the lyrics are powerful and evocative enough to stand on their own.
Line by Line Meaning
Close to midnight, something evil's lurking through the dark
It's getting late and there's an ominous feeling in the air. Something sinister seems to be lurking in the shadows.
At the moonlight you see a sight that almost stops your heart
In the pale moonlight, you see something so surprising and frightening that you feel like your heart is about to stop.
You try to scream but terror takes the sound before you make it
You attempt to let out a scream, but your fear is so intense that it chokes the sound in your throat and you can't even make a noise.
You start to freeze as someone looks you right between the eyes
You become completely still as you feel someone's gaze fixed on you, staring right into your eyes.
You're paralyzed
The fear and shock you're experiencing makes it feel like your body is completely frozen and you can't move.
You know it's thriller, thriller night
You recognize that this is the stuff of horror movies - a thrilling and terrifying night where anything can happen.
Fighting for your life inside a killer, thriller tonight
You're struggling to stay alive as you find yourself trapped in the midst of a horror movie come to life.
You hear the door slam and realize there's nowhere left to run
As the sound of a door slamming echoes through the room, you realize that you're trapped and have nowhere to run from the danger that's coming.
You feel the cold hand and wonder if you'll ever see the sun
You feel a freezing hand touch you and begin to wonder if you'll make it out of this terrifying situation alive.
You close your eyes and hope that this is just imagination
In a desperate attempt to escape the horrifying reality of the situation, you close your eyes and pray that what's happening is just a figment of your imagination.
But all the while you hear the creature creepin' up behind
Even as you try to convince yourself that it's all in your head, you hear the sound of something approaching you from behind.
You're out of time
You've run out of time to save yourself from whatever is coming for you.
'Cause this is thriller, thriller night
The situation you're in is the stuff of thriller movies - a night full of terror and suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Ain't no second chance to kill the thing with forty eyes
There's no opportunity for a do-over or second chance to escape whatever is coming for you - whether it has forty eyes or not.
You know it's thriller, thriller night
You understand that you're in the midst of a suspense-filled and horrifying experience that feels like something out of a thriller movie.
Fighting for your life inside a killer, thriller tonight
You're battling to stay alive as you find yourself caught in a horror movie plot come to life.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Rodney Lynn Temperton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@robertmoss2508
Everything Ian touches turns too gold
@oliviergeoffroy9823
like midas king ....
@juliocarloz7839
Great cover!
@stephenivey1511
what a tune!
@TassiaNathalia
Amei!
@erickmellado8729
Is beautiful:)
@mikemcclernon5784
Any one listening here in 2021?
@kviatoo
2023 🙂
@neilharrison3187
I likey.
@TheNewVocal
Good morning from Singapore! Wish you'd have a wonderful evening =)