Peacekeeper

Fleetwood Mac

About Peacekeeper

"Peacekeeper" is a song by Fleetwood Mac, written by guitarist and vocalist Lindsey Buckingham, from the 2003 album Say You Will. It was the first and most commercially successful single released from the album. This was also the band's 25th, and most recent song to reach the U. S. Billboard Hot 100. This was also Buckingham's first US hit since "Family Man", which peaked at #90 in 1988.


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We make all of our suns the same
Every one will suffer the fire we've made
They all explode just the same
And there's no going back on the plans we've made 

Peacekeeper, take your time
Wait for the dark of night
Soon all the suns will rise
Peacekeeper, don't tell why
Don't be afraid to fight
Love is the sweet surprise 

Only creatures who are on their way
Ever poison their own well
But we still have time to hate
And there's still something we can sell 

Peacekeeper, take your time
Wait for the dark of night
Soon all the suns will rise
Peacekeeper, don't tell why
Don't be afraid to fight
Love is the sweet surprise 

When the night is cold and still
When you thought you'd had your fill
Take all the time you will
This is not a test, it's not a drill
Take no prisoners, only kill 

You know all of our friends are Gods
And they all tell us how to paint our face
But there's only one brush we need
It's the one that never leaves a trace 

Peacekeeper, take your time
Wait for the dark of night
Soon all the suns will rise
Peacekeeper, don't tell why
Don't be afraid to fight
Love is the sweet surprise 

Peacekeeper, take your time
Wait for the dark of night
Soon all the suns will rise
Peacekeeper, don't tell why
Don't be afraid to fight
Love is the sweet surprise 

When the night is cold and still
When you thought you'd had your fill
This is not a test, it's not a drill
Take no prisoners, only kill

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Fleetwood Mac

Fleetwood Mac are a British-American rock band formed in 1967 in London. Due to numerous line-up changes, the only original member present in the band is its eponymous drummer, Mick Fleetwood. Despite band founder Peter Green naming the group by combining the surnames of two of his former bandmates (Fleetwood, McVie) from John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, bassist John McVie played neither on their first single nor at their first concerts. The keyboardist, Christine McVie, who joined the band in 1970 while married to John McVie, appeared on all but two albums, either as a member or as a session musician. She also supplied the artwork for the album Kiln House. more »

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Written by: LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM

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13 facts about this song

Album Details
"Peacekeeper" is a song from the album "Say You Will". This Fleetwood Mac album was released in 2003. It was their first studio album, after a break of eight years.
Song Positivity
Despite the band's tumultuous history, this song is generally seen as a positive and upbeat tune in their discography.
Song Popularity
The song reached #80 on the Billboard Singles Chart after its release. This was an exciting accomplishment for a band with Fleetwood Mac's longevity.
Lead Singer
The vocals of "Peacekeeper" are led by Lindsey Buckingham.
Track Listing
"Peacekeeper" is the first track on this album.
Classic Lineup
"Say You Will" features the classic Fleetwood Mac lineup of Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, and John McVie, but without Christine McVie who had left the band in 1998.
Song Meaning
Lindsey Buckingham explained that the song is a commentary on America's place in the world.
Producers
The producers of "Peacekeeper" are Rob Cavallo and Lindsey Buckingham.
Music Video
The music video for "Peacekeeper" features the band performing in a stylized war room.
Live Performances
During the live performances, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks would usually harmonize together in the chorus.
Honorable Mention
The song is described as one of the greatest hits of the band which once again showcased their dramatic and lyrical songwriting depth after such a long hiatus.
Writing Credit
The song is written solely by Lindsey Buckingham.
Chart Performance
Despite not being a massive hit, it still managed to perform decently in the UK charts, reaching #46.

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