Her father was pop guitarist Joe Brown and her mother was a popular backing singer Vicki Brown. She appeared as singer with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, and in 1977 she was a backing singer on the Small Faces' final album In the Shade. Later, together with her mother as The Lillettes, she was a backing singer on Steve Marriott's Packet of Three: Live.
She recorded her debut album Stop! with her guitarist brother Pete Brown as producer. In 1988 the single "Stop" was released and almost a year later it topped the charts in Holland and Germany, reached number four in the U.K. charts; the album did likewise and went on to sell 2.5 million worldwide. Despite more chart singles, the follow-up April Moon (1990) managed only something over half a million sales, and sales of her third album 43 Minutes (1993) were also poor. Her independently-released album Box (1997) made 17,000-odd sales.
She spent some time as featured vocalist with Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, and was a backing singer on Pink Floyd's Division Bell tour in 1994. In 2000 the album Reboot was released. In April 2003 the BBC broadcast an interview with her, playing her ukulele and singing "Kiss of Love". Her most recent releases (2007) are Of the Moment and an EP of acoustic arrangements, Ukulele and Voice, recorded with her father.
Some new tracks have also been made available for listening on her Myspace profile, and her official fan club site [url=[officialsite]http://www.onecandle.co.uk]One Candle offers two demo tracks of the album.
Fear Of Life
Sam Brown Lyrics
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And up above, always one step ahead of you...
But see the light
Do you see any light? or do you just see spite?
In the distance, if I look I see the sun
Obliterating all the shadows, everyone
But it's a long climb,
Through a sea of lies... into a stream of light.
There is a sun for me
It's from within
For all to see
How does it feel to be lost in life?
If I try
Then maybe I
Can find it here
Before I die
How does it feel to be lost in fear of life?
You're too scared to even try
It's called fear of life.
I know it can be hard to always speak the truth
More to myself than to you
And so I try to find the easy road
But it only goes to nowhere – and I have learned
That there is some prize that you and I can earn
If only bit by bit, it's worthwhile
From the sky down to the ground
I am all I know...
So I must know me well.
There is a sun for me
It's from within
For all to see
How does it feel to be lost in life?
If I try
Then maybe I
Can find it here
Before I die
How does it feel to be lost in fear of life?
You're too scared to even try
It's called fear of life.
In the song "Fear Of Life", Sam Brown discusses the struggle of living in fear and how it can hold one back from truly experiencing life to its fullest. The opening lines describe the shadows that always seem to be lurking and following along, but then the focus shifts to the light. Brown asks if the listener can see any light, or if all they see is spite. She then contrasts the shadows with the sun in the distance, which is portrayed as having the power to obliterate those shadows. However, it is acknowledged that the journey to reach that light is not an easy one and requires a climb through a sea of lies.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that the sun, or the happiness and fulfillment in life, is within oneself. Brown encourages the listener to try to find it before they die and to not let fear hold them back. She recognizes that it can be difficult to always speak the truth and that sometimes we may try to take an easier route that ultimately leads nowhere. However, she reminds us that the effort to find our true selves is worthwhile, even if it is a slow process.
Overall, the song is a powerful reminder to not let fear control our lives and to keep pushing ourselves to find happiness and fulfillment even in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
See the shadows, how they move across the room
Notice how darkness and negativity seem to dominate our surroundings
And up above, always one step ahead of you...
Even when we strive for positivity, it always seems slightly out of reach
But see the light
Despite the darkness, there is always a glimmer of hope if we look for it
Do you see any light? or do you just see spite?
The choice to focus on positivity or negativity is up to us
In the distance, if I look I see the sun
If we make an effort to look past the shadows, we can see a brighter future
Obliterating all the shadows, everyone
The light can overpower the darkness and make it disappear
But it's a long climb,
It takes effort and perseverance to reach a better place
Through a sea of lies... into a stream of light.
Overcoming deception and obstacles to reach truth and clarity
There is a sun for me
Each of us has the potential for a brighter future
It's from within
We have the power to find that light inside ourselves
For all to see
Sharing our growth and positivity with others can inspire them to do the same
How does it feel to be lost in life?
Feeling disconnected and uncertain about our purpose can be overwhelming
If I try
Taking action and making an effort is crucial to finding direction
Then maybe I
We can make progress towards a better future
Can find it here
The light within ourselves can guide us towards the right path
Before I die
It's important to start taking action sooner rather than later to make the most of our time
You're too scared to even try
Fear can hold us back from finding our true purpose
It's called fear of life.
The fear of not living up to our potential can be crippling
I know it can be hard to always speak the truth
Honesty and authenticity can be difficult to uphold in a world that often rewards deceit
More to myself than to you
Being honest with ourselves is just as important, if not more so, than being honest with others
And so I try to find the easy road
It's tempting to give in to instant gratification and take shortcuts, but they often lead nowhere
But it only goes to nowhere – and I have learned
We must learn from our mistakes and recognize that only putting in genuine effort will lead to growth and progress
That there is some prize that you and I can earn
The reward for hard work and perseverance is a better future for ourselves and those around us
If only bit by bit, it's worthwhile
Even small bits of progress and positivity can make a significant impact over time
From the sky down to the ground
The light can transform our entire perspective and way of life
I am all I know...
We must be comfortable with ourselves and our own journey in order to find our true purpose
So I must know me well.
Self-awareness and reflection are vital to finding our inner light and living a fulfilling life
Contributed by Gabriel K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ράνια Αγγελοπούλου
There is a sun for me
It's from within
For all to see
How does it feel to be lost in life?
If I try
Then maybe I
Can find it here
Before I die
How does it feel to be lost in fear of life?
See the shadows, how they move across the room
And up above, always one step ahead of you...
But see the light
Do you see any light? Or do you just see spite?
In the distance, if I look I see the sun
Obliterating all the shadows, everyone
But it's a long climb,
Through a sea of lies... into a stream of light.
There is a sun for me
It's from within
For all to see
How does it feel to be lost in life?
If I try
Then maybe I
Can find it here
Before I die
How does it feel to be lost in fear of life?
I know it can be hard to always speak the truth
More to myself than to you
And so I try to find the easy road
But it only goes to nowhere – and I have learned
That there is some prize that you and I can earn
If only bit by bit, it's worthwhile
From the sky down to the ground
I am all I know...
So I must know me well.
There is a sun for me
It's from within
For all to see
How does it feel to be lost in life?
If I try
Then maybe I
Can find it here
Before I die
How does it feel to be lost in fear of life?
You're too scared to even try
It's called fear of life.
Adi D.
I'm surprised this song wasn't promoted more. I think it's way better than the 1988 hit. It's an explosion of emotions!
Kevin Henry
MASTERPIECE by 1 of the best, most effortless pop vocals of all time.
Kevin Hendryx
Beautiful. So much honest, raw emotion, and translated into such astonishing music.
Ράνια Αγγελοπούλου
There is a sun for me
It's from within
For all to see
How does it feel to be lost in life?
If I try
Then maybe I
Can find it here
Before I die
How does it feel to be lost in fear of life?
See the shadows, how they move across the room
And up above, always one step ahead of you...
But see the light
Do you see any light? Or do you just see spite?
In the distance, if I look I see the sun
Obliterating all the shadows, everyone
But it's a long climb,
Through a sea of lies... into a stream of light.
There is a sun for me
It's from within
For all to see
How does it feel to be lost in life?
If I try
Then maybe I
Can find it here
Before I die
How does it feel to be lost in fear of life?
I know it can be hard to always speak the truth
More to myself than to you
And so I try to find the easy road
But it only goes to nowhere – and I have learned
That there is some prize that you and I can earn
If only bit by bit, it's worthwhile
From the sky down to the ground
I am all I know...
So I must know me well.
There is a sun for me
It's from within
For all to see
How does it feel to be lost in life?
If I try
Then maybe I
Can find it here
Before I die
How does it feel to be lost in fear of life?
You're too scared to even try
It's called fear of life.
bassisthenrik
Sam Brown is a masterpiece in herself.
Sofia Gaal
I love this song so much! Sam is my all time favourite ❤
Rinanafemmnya Rinana
Beautiful women,beautiful song and beautiful voice
Sara Doyle
Absolute Masterpiece ♡
Angelo Jeremías
Me encanta esta canción, I love it :B
Daniel_art 314
+Angelo Jeremías Esta cancion esta muy buena!! Pero la mejor es once in your life... y m gusta mucho como hace respect, y the great gig in the sky