Ian Brown F.E.A.R. (2001)
For each a road
For everyman a religion
Find everybody and rule
For everything and rumble
Forget everything and remember
For everything a reason
Well, do you notice anything? All of these lines are acrostics for the word "fear." Written by Ian Brown and inspired by The Autobiography of Malcolm X, the song reflects the book’s emphasis on studying etymology to gain "control over people through the use of language."
A deeply political track, “F.E.A.R.” feels more relevant today than ever. Released in 2001 as the lead single from Brown’s third solo album, it cemented his success beyond his role as the frontman of The Stone Roses, the band that secured his place in (British) music history.
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