The Stone Roses released their second album, Second Coming, in 1994, which received mixed reviews. The group soon disbanded after several line-up changes throughout the supporting tour, which began with Reni departing in early 1995, followed by Squire in April 1996. Brown and Mani dissolved the remains of the group in October 1996 following their appearance at Reading Festival.
Following much intensified media speculation, the Stone Roses called a press conference on 18 October 2011 to announce that the band had reunited and would perform a reunion world tour in 2012, including three homecoming shows in Heaton Park, Manchester. Plans to record a third album in the future were also floated but only two singles were released. In June 2012, Chris Coghill, the writer of a new film which is set during the Stone Roses 1990 Spike Island show, revealed that the band "have at least three or four new tracks recorded". In June 2013, a documentary about the band's reformation directed by Shane Meadows and titled The Stone Roses: Made of Stone was released.
In 2016, the Stone Roses released their first new material in two decades. The band members continued to tour until June 2017, at which point cryptic remarks by Brown indicated the band had split again, which was later confirmed in a 2019 interview with Squire.
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Studio albums
The Stone Roses (1989)
Second Coming (1994)
Straight to the Man
The Stone Roses Lyrics
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An initiation, all you'd better beware
Who'll cast the first stone?
Skin to the bone bring it all on home
Bring it all for Jerome
So new castle build a brand new castle
Straight to the man
On an island of traders
You know they're trying to fade ya
No-one can train you
No-one evade you
No-one can fade you
Saying Don't be late
No the train won't wait
Saying don't be late
No the boat can't wait
Saying Don't be late
No the train nor the boat
Or the train can't wait yeah
Do the do do the do do the do do
Do the do do do the do do do
Do the do do do the do do do do do do do do do the
Heading straight for the man
Oh you know they'll never evade you
So now I stand here
Love cuts down a revolver
Amsterdam is Sodom and Gomorrah
So I'm singing to King Stone
Our teaching it's on
They say it's a fable
Though I was made able
I slipped through the net
Wanna bet it's a ramble, a sandstorm
One slip you know you'll never forget
Who could ever forget?
You know I never forget
Do do do do do do do do do do do do do
Do do do do straight to the man
Oh you know they're trying to fade you
Saw this revelation, caused devastation
I don't need no powder
One kinder, easy blind ya
Yeah the eyes of Grand Bretagne owes a debt
Say the eyes of Grand Bretagne
All the eyes of Grand Bretagne
All the eyes of Grand Bretagne owes a debt
Yeah the eyes of Grand Bretagne
All eyes of Grand Bretagne owes us a debt
The Stone Roses' song "Straight to the Man" tackles the theme of defiance against societal norms and expectations. The opening phrases "saw this revelation, caused devastation" and "an initiation, all you'd better beware" reveal the singer's newfound understanding of the world and how it has become a catalyst for change. The lyrics point to the need to stand up for oneself, be brave, and take on challenges head-on. The lines "who'll cast the first stone? Skin to the bone, bring it all on home, bring it all for Jerome" suggest that the singer is ready for a fight and is not afraid to bear the consequences. The callout to Jerome emphasizes the importance of having allies in the journey of rebellion against the establishment.
The song also highlights the disparities in society, particularly the inequality and discrimination faced by marginalized groups. The lines "on an island of traders, you know they're trying to fade ya, no one can train you, no one evade you, no one can fade you" suggest a sense of isolation and vulnerability that comes with being an outsider in a world that values conformity. The message is that despite being a minority, one can resist and fight back to reclaim their power. The use of the phrase "straight to the man" throughout the song reinforces the idea of defying authority and the status quo.
Line by Line Meaning
Saw this revelation, caused devastation
Witnessed a shocking truth that brought destruction and chaos
An initiation, all you'd better beware
A warning to be careful of what's to come, as something new is beginning
Who'll cast the first stone?
Who will be the first to judge and condemn?
Skin to the bone bring it all on home
Go all out and put everything you have into it
Bring it all for Jerome
Do it for the sake of the cause and for the good of all, not just for yourself
So new castle build a brand new castle
Start fresh and build something new
Straight to the man
Confront those in power and authority
On an island of traders
Living in a society where people are always trying to profit off of you
You know they're trying to fade ya
They're trying to take advantage of you and diminish your worth
No-one can train you
You are your own master and no one can control you
No-one evade you
You cannot be avoided or ignored
No-one can fade you
You cannot be diminished or made less important
Saying Don't be late
You need to act swiftly and not waste any time
No the train won't wait
Opportunities won't wait for you to catch up, you need to seize them
No the boat can't wait
The chance to escape or leave won't wait for you, don't miss it
No the train nor the boat
Neither the train nor the boat will wait for you to catch up
Or the train can't wait yeah
You need to act with urgency or you risk missing the opportunities before you
Do the do do the do do the do do
Take action and do what needs to be done
Do the do do do the do do do
Take action with conviction and determination
Heading straight for the man
Going directly to those with power and influence to make a change
Oh you know they'll never evade you
They won't be able to avoid or ignore you
So now I stand here
Reflecting on one's current situation
Love cuts down a revolver
The power of love is greater than weapons and violence
Amsterdam is Sodom and Gomorrah
The city is a place of moral decay and corruption
So I'm singing to King Stone
Addressing those in power with respect and authority
Our teaching it's on
Promoting and spreading one's message to others
They say it's a fable
Others may believe one's message to be untrue or fictional
Though I was made able
Despite others doubting or dismissing one's message, they remain capable and confident
I slipped through the net
Managed to evade or overcome an obstacle or challenge
Wanna bet it's a ramble, a sandstorm
Others doubt the strength and validity of one's message
One slip you know you'll never forget
Making a mistake can have big consequences and be hard to move past
Who could ever forget?
No one wants to remember or relive their mistakes
You know I never forget
One is mindful of their past and reflects on their experiences
I don't need no powder
I don't need any substances to achieve a certain state of mind or feeling
One kinder, easy blind ya
One can be easily deceived or distracted
Yeah the eyes of Grand Bretagne owes a debt
Those in power have a responsibility to right the wrongs of their past
Say the eyes of Grand Bretagne
Referring to those in power and their responsibility for their actions
All the eyes of Grand Bretagne
All of those in power share the responsibility for their actions
Yeah the eyes of Grand Bretagne
Those in power are being held accountable for their actions
All eyes of Grand Bretagne owes us a debt
Those in power owe the people for their mistakes and misdeeds
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Alexander Mendoza
Diciendo esta revelación llamada devastación
Saying this revelation called devastation
Una iniciación, será mejor que tengas cuidado
An initiation, all you'd better beware
¿Quién arrojará la primera piedra de piel a los huesos?
Who'll cast the first stone Skin to the bone
Tráelo todo a casa, tráelo a Jerome
Bring it all on home, bring it on for Jerome
Entonces, nuevo castillo, construye un nuevo castillo
So, new castle, build a brand new castle
Si, si, si, si, si
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Directo al hombre
Straight to the man
En una isla de comerciantes, sabes que están tratando de desvanecerte
On an island of traders, you know they're trying to fade ya
Nadie puede entrenarte, nadie te evade, nadie puede desvanecerte
No-one can train you, no-one evades you, no-one can fade you
Diciendo que no llegues tarde, ni el tren no esperará
Saying don't be late, nor the train won't wait
Diciendo que no llegues tarde o que el barco no puede esperar
Saying don't be late or the boat can't wait
Diciendo que no llegues tarde, no, el tren ni el barco
Saying don't be late, no, the train nor the boat
O el tren puede esperar, si
Or the train can wait, yeah
Hazlo hazlo hazlo
Do do do do do do
Dirigiéndose directamente al hombre
Heading straight to the man
¿Cómo sabes que nunca te eludirán?
How you know they'll never evade you
Así que ahora estoy aquí, el amor corta un revólver
So now I stand here, love cuts down a revolver
Amsterdam en Sodoma y Gomorra
Amsterdam in Sodom and Gomorra
Así que le canto a King Stone, tu estás enseñando una canción
So I'm singing to king stone, your teaching a song
Dicen que es una fábula, aunque fui capaz
They say it's a fable, though I was made able
Me deslicé a través de la red, quiero apostar que es un paseo, una tormenta de arena
I slipped through the net, want to bet it's a ramble, a sandstorm
Un desliz que sabes que nunca olvidarás, ¿quién podría olvidar?
One slip you know you'll never forget, who could ever forget ?
Sabes que nunca olvidaré
You know I'll never forget
Hazlo hazlo hazlo
Do do do do do do
Directo al hombre
Straight to the man
Ah, sabes que están tratando de desvanecerte
Ah, you know they're trying to fade you
Entonces esta revelación, llamada devastación
So this revelation, called devastation
Oh, no necesito polvo, uno más amable, te ciega fácilmente
Oh, need no powder, one kinder, easy blind ya
Sí, los ojos de Grand Britannia tienen deudas
Yeah, the eyes of Grand Britannia owes a debts
Diga, los ojos de Grand Britannia, todos los ojos de Grand Britannia
Say, the eyes of Grand Britannia, all the eyes of Grand Britannia
Todos los ojos de Grand Britannia tienen deudas
All the eyes of Grand Britannia owes a debts
Sí, los ojos de Grand Britannia
Yeah, the eyes of Grand Britannia
Todos los ojos de Grand Britannia nos deben una deuda
All the eyes of Grand Britannia owes us a debts
Muhammad Razif Amri
Saw this revelation, caused devastation
An initiation, all you'd better beware
Who'll cast the first stone?
Skin to the bone bring it all on home
Bring it all for Jerome
So new castle build a brand new castle
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Straight to the man
On an island of traders
You know they're trying to fade ya
No-one can train you
No-one evade you
No-one can fade you
Saying Don't be late
No the train won't wait
Saying don't be late
No the boat can't wait
Saying Don't be late
No the train nor the boat
Or the train can't wait yeah
Do the do do the do do the do do
Do the do do do the do do do
Do the do do do the do do do do do do do do do the
Heading straight for the man
Oh you know they'll never evade you
So now I stand here
Love cuts down a revolver
Amsterdam is Sodom and Gomorrah
So I'm singing to King Stone
Our teaching it's on
They say it's a fable
Though I was made able
I slipped through the net
Wanna bet it's a ramble, a sandstorm
One slip you know you'll never forget
Who could ever forget?
You know I never forget
Do do do do do do do do do do do do do
Do do do do straight to the man
Oh you know they're trying to fade you
Saw this revelation, caused devastation
I don't need no powder
One kinder, easy blind ya
Yeah the eyes of Grand Bretagne owes a debt
Say the eyes of Grand Bretagne
All the eyes of Grand Bretagne
All the eyes of Grand Bretagne owes a debt
Yeah the eyes of Grand Bretagne
All eyes of Grand Bretagne owes us a debt
Nathan Grindon
I love every song/tune on this album.
Олег Горбунов
fantastic album! very enjoyable!
Ayleesha
Heard of the Stone Roses only a few months ago (being a Franco-Ontarian, I didn't listen to a lot of music in English growing up). Heard some of his songs on Youtube, the guy's a genius.
Alexander Mendoza
Diciendo esta revelación llamada devastación
Saying this revelation called devastation
Una iniciación, será mejor que tengas cuidado
An initiation, all you'd better beware
¿Quién arrojará la primera piedra de piel a los huesos?
Who'll cast the first stone Skin to the bone
Tráelo todo a casa, tráelo a Jerome
Bring it all on home, bring it on for Jerome
Entonces, nuevo castillo, construye un nuevo castillo
So, new castle, build a brand new castle
Si, si, si, si, si
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Directo al hombre
Straight to the man
En una isla de comerciantes, sabes que están tratando de desvanecerte
On an island of traders, you know they're trying to fade ya
Nadie puede entrenarte, nadie te evade, nadie puede desvanecerte
No-one can train you, no-one evades you, no-one can fade you
Diciendo que no llegues tarde, ni el tren no esperará
Saying don't be late, nor the train won't wait
Diciendo que no llegues tarde o que el barco no puede esperar
Saying don't be late or the boat can't wait
Diciendo que no llegues tarde, no, el tren ni el barco
Saying don't be late, no, the train nor the boat
O el tren puede esperar, si
Or the train can wait, yeah
Hazlo hazlo hazlo
Do do do do do do
Dirigiéndose directamente al hombre
Heading straight to the man
¿Cómo sabes que nunca te eludirán?
How you know they'll never evade you
Así que ahora estoy aquí, el amor corta un revólver
So now I stand here, love cuts down a revolver
Amsterdam en Sodoma y Gomorra
Amsterdam in Sodom and Gomorra
Así que le canto a King Stone, tu estás enseñando una canción
So I'm singing to king stone, your teaching a song
Dicen que es una fábula, aunque fui capaz
They say it's a fable, though I was made able
Me deslicé a través de la red, quiero apostar que es un paseo, una tormenta de arena
I slipped through the net, want to bet it's a ramble, a sandstorm
Un desliz que sabes que nunca olvidarás, ¿quién podría olvidar?
One slip you know you'll never forget, who could ever forget ?
Sabes que nunca olvidaré
You know I'll never forget
Hazlo hazlo hazlo
Do do do do do do
Directo al hombre
Straight to the man
Ah, sabes que están tratando de desvanecerte
Ah, you know they're trying to fade you
Entonces esta revelación, llamada devastación
So this revelation, called devastation
Oh, no necesito polvo, uno más amable, te ciega fácilmente
Oh, need no powder, one kinder, easy blind ya
Sí, los ojos de Grand Britannia tienen deudas
Yeah, the eyes of Grand Britannia owes a debts
Diga, los ojos de Grand Britannia, todos los ojos de Grand Britannia
Say, the eyes of Grand Britannia, all the eyes of Grand Britannia
Todos los ojos de Grand Britannia tienen deudas
All the eyes of Grand Britannia owes a debts
Sí, los ojos de Grand Britannia
Yeah, the eyes of Grand Britannia
Todos los ojos de Grand Britannia nos deben una deuda
All the eyes of Grand Britannia owes us a debts
Muhammad Razif Amri
Saw this revelation, caused devastation
An initiation, all you'd better beware
Who'll cast the first stone?
Skin to the bone bring it all on home
Bring it all for Jerome
So new castle build a brand new castle
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Straight to the man
On an island of traders
You know they're trying to fade ya
No-one can train you
No-one evade you
No-one can fade you
Saying Don't be late
No the train won't wait
Saying don't be late
No the boat can't wait
Saying Don't be late
No the train nor the boat
Or the train can't wait yeah
Do the do do the do do the do do
Do the do do do the do do do
Do the do do do the do do do do do do do do do the
Heading straight for the man
Oh you know they'll never evade you
So now I stand here
Love cuts down a revolver
Amsterdam is Sodom and Gomorrah
So I'm singing to King Stone
Our teaching it's on
They say it's a fable
Though I was made able
I slipped through the net
Wanna bet it's a ramble, a sandstorm
One slip you know you'll never forget
Who could ever forget?
You know I never forget
Do do do do do do do do do do do do do
Do do do do straight to the man
Oh you know they're trying to fade you
Saw this revelation, caused devastation
I don't need no powder
One kinder, easy blind ya
Yeah the eyes of Grand Bretagne owes a debt
Say the eyes of Grand Bretagne
All the eyes of Grand Bretagne
All the eyes of Grand Bretagne owes a debt
Yeah the eyes of Grand Bretagne
All eyes of Grand Bretagne owes us a debt
jakeenan
Straight to the Man....then after....straight to the lungs. Light 'em up, folks. A good night always has some Roses in it somewhere. This song is the journey home after seeing the Man. It's rollin' on. It says: my shit's together, I'm good.
Miguel Mendoza
que cancion tan chida
McFadius Rex
this is a good song to get your swag on
William Gibson
The whole album sounds like it was made in 1968, except it's superior to a lot of the stuff that was made in that hallowed year
Alex Scott
what a fuckin groove man....