Peace in Our Time
Big Country
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Feel how the years have passed Rushing like a raging sea Riding on the crest of a breaker Holding on to what could be Never dreamed I could love a stranger Never doubted the mystery Now living is pure adventure 'Cause I know, I know you'll stand by me Feel how the moods are changing The nations of every creed The symphony of every heartbeat The movement for those in need If tolerance falls to the wayside If freedom is down on its knees I won't fall far with the sinners 'Cause I know, I know you'll stand by me There's a reason, there's a cause We can benefit from playing all our cards together Through the seasons and up to the stars We could elevate a consciousness forever But I'm gonna tell them I won't leave it, I won't tire, I want to keep my sole desire I wanna run it to the wire, we don't need another world on fire Liberate the real tomorrow Leave a chance for the mild and meek Realize that time is borrowed Look ahead to the gift we seek When the sea runs wild to the ocean The river runs true to the sea I'll follow this dream with the tide 'Cause I know, I know you'll stand by me There's a reason, there's a cause We can benefit from playing all our cards together Through the seasons and up to the stars We could elevate a consciousness forever But I'm gonna tell them I won't leave it, I won't tire, I want to keep my sole desire I wanna run it to the wire, we don't need another world on fire There's a reason, there's a cause We can benefit from playing all our cards together Through the seasons and up to the stars We could elevate a consciousness forever Well I'm gonna tell them I won't leave it, I won't tire, I want to keep my sole desire I wanna run it to the wire, we don't need another world on fire I won't leave it, I won't tire, I want to keep my sole desire I wanna run it to the wire, we don't need another world on fire World on fire
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Peace in Our Time" is an alternative rock song and falls under the sub-genre of new wave and Celtic rock.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in Big Country's fourth studio album which is also titled "Peace in Our Time."
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Release YearThis track was released in 1988 by Mercury Records.
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Prominent MembersBig Country was comprised of Stuart Adamson (lead vocals, guitar), Bruce Watson (guitar, vocals), Tony Butler (bass), and Mark Brzezicki (drums).
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Chart Records"Peace in Our Time" was moderately successful in charting, making it to number 39 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Political ContextThe song reflects the socio-political context of the late 1980s, particularly the end of the Cold War and optimism for peaceful international relations.
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Album ProductionThe "Peace in Our Time" album was produced by Peter Wolf, known for his work with prominent artists such as the J. Geils Band and Starship.
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Album ArtworkThe album's artwork was produced by Russian-born American artist Ioannis, who also designed covers for several other famous bands including Deep Purple, Uriah Heep, and Allman Brothers Band.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Peace in Our Time" features the band performing in what appears to be a Soviet Union officials' meeting. It reflected the band's desire for global peace during the tense Cold War period.
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Moscow ConcertThe release of the album "Peace in Our Time" was celebrated with a concert in Moscow, making Big Country one of the first western bands to play in Soviet Russia.
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