F.E.A.R

Ian Brown

About F.E.A.R

"F. E. A. R." is the first single from Ian Brown's third solo album, Music of the Spheres. Released on 17 September 2001, it placed No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart and was both a commercial and critical success. In late 2002, it won a Muso Award for best single, as voted by his peers in the British music industry. In October 2011, NME placed it at number 67 on its list "150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years".


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2001
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For each a road 
For everyman a religion 
Find everybody and rule 
For everything and rumble 
Forget everything and remember 
For everything a reason 
Forgive everybody and remember 

For each a road 
For everyman a religion 
Face everybody and rule 
For everything and rumble 
Forget everything and remember 
For everything a reason 

You got the fear 
You got the fear 
You got the fear 
You got the fear 
You got the fear 
F.E.A.R. (You got the fear) 
F.E.A.R. (You got the fear) 
F.E.A.R. (You got the fear) 
F.E.A.R. (You got the fear) 

Final eternity arouses reactions 
Freeing excellence affects reality 
Fallen empires are ruling 
Find earth and reef 

Fantastic expectations 
Amazing revelations 
Final execution and resurrection 
Free expression as revolution 
Finding everything and realizing 

You got the fear 
You got the fear 
You got the fear 
You got the fear 
You got the fear 
F.E.A.R. (You got the fear) 
F.E.A.R. (You got the fear) 
F.E.A.R. (You got the fear) 
F.E.A.R. (You got the fear) 

(Fantastic expectations 
Amazing revelations 
Finding everything and realizing 
For everything a reason) 

F.E.A.R. (You got the fear) 
F.E.A.R. (You got the fear) 
F.E.A.R. (You got the fear) 
F.E.A.R. (You got the fear) 
You got the fear 
You got the fear 
You got the fear 
You got the fear

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Ian Brown

Ian George Brown (born 20 February 1963) is an English musician, best known as the lead singer of the alternative rock band The Stone Roses, which broke up in 1996 but are, since 2012, reunited and touring again. Since the break-up of the Stone Roses he has led a successful solo career. His latest studio album My Way was released on 28 September 2009. more »

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Written by: IAN BROWN, DAVE MCCRACKEN, DAVE COLQUHOUN

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10 facts about this song

Album
"F.E.A.R" is a track from Ian Brown's second studio album, "Music of the Spheres", which was released in 2001.
Song Message
The title of the song, "F.E.A.R", is actually an acronym that stands for different phrases conveying positive affirmations like "Fantastic Expectations, Amazing Revelations" and "Forget Everyone And Remember".
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "F.E.A.R" quickly became Ian Brown's most successful song. It peaked at number 13 on the UK Singles Chart which was the highest-charting of any single in his solo career.
Music Video
The music video for "F.E.A.R" is shot entirely in reverse, featuring Ian Brown cycling backwards through London streets.
Songwriting
"F.E.A.R" was solely written by Ian Brown, displaying his songwriting prowess beyond his vocals.
Usage in Media
The track "F.E.A.R" has been featured in several TV shows and films, including, among others, the British film "24 Hour Party People" in 2002 and an episode of the British TV series “Top Gear” in 2007.
Live Performances
During his live performances, "F.E.A.R” was often played with a full orchestra, giving testament to the song's orchestral arrangement and depth.
Acrylic Painting
The cover art for the "F.E.A.R" single is an acrylic on canvas painting by artist Pascal Laugier, depicting a figure with arms raised.
Critical Reception
Although the song didn't top the charts, it received positive reviews from critics. Some praised it as a high point in Brown's solo career post his time with the band, The Stone Roses.
Influence
Ian Brown has often stated that the song’s complexion was influenced by musical stylings of artists including Nina Simone and John Lennon.

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