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".


Year:
2001
4:30
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For each a road
For every man a religion
Find everybody and rule
Everything and rumble
Forget everything and remember
For everything a reason
Forgive everybody and remember

For each a road
For every man a religion
Face everybody and rule
Everything and rumble
Forget everything and remember
For everything a reason

F.E.A.R.
F.E.A.R.
F.E.A.R.
F.E.A.R.

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

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)

F.E.A.R. (you got the fear) (fantastic expectations)
F.E.A.R. (you got the fear)
F.E.A.R. (you got the fear) (amazing revelations
F.E.A.R. (you got the fear)
F.E.A.R. (you got the fear) (finding everything and realizing
F.E.A.R. (you got the fear)
F.E.A.R. (you got the fear) (for everything a reason)
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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13 facts about this song

Artist Origin
"F.E.A.R." is a song by Ian Brown, who is a renowned British musician recognized for his contribution as the lead vocalist of the rock band, The Stone Roses.
Released Date and Album
The song was released in 2001 and is the lead single from Brown's second solo album, "Music of the Spheres".
Songwriting
Every line in the song "F.E.A.R." begins with the letters F, E, A, and R, which contribute to the title of the song.
Music Video
The music video for "F.E.A.R." is filmed in one continuous shot, featuring Brown cycling backwards through London.
Chart Success
The song remains one of Ian Brown's biggest hits, reaching No. 13 in the UK Singles Chart.
Musical Style
"F.E.A.R." is characterized by Brown's psychedelic sound, featuring a combination of alternative rock and electronic music elements.
Acronym Usage
The lyrics use the acrostic style where words formed by the first letters of lines deliver a message. In this case, the song delivers various sentences where each word begins with the letters forming “F.E.A.R.” Some examples include "Fantastic Expectations Amazing Revelations," "For Everything A Reason," and "Finding Everything and Realize."
Lyric Inspiration
Brown's diverse lyric lines around F.E.A.R. are said to be inspired by his personal growth and life experiences, looking at the positive and negative aspects of life.
Critical Reception
The song has been often praised for its original approach to songwriting and its distinctive music video, granting Brown a positive reception from music critics.
Cultural Impact
Since its release, "F.E.A.R." had a significant cultural impact, being featured in several TV shows and commercials, notably in the UK.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists and bands, including the British electronic music duo, Utah Saints.
Live Performances
"F.E.A.R." is a crowd favorite and is regularly performed at Brown's concerts, even years after its release.
Album Success
Along with the success of "F.E.A.R.," the album "Music of the Spheres" peaked at No. 3 in the UK Albums Chart, becoming one of Brown's successful solo projects.

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