Peace in Our Time

Big Country

About Peace in Our Time

"Peace in Our Time" is a song by Scottish rock band Big Country, released in 1989 as the third and final single from their fourth studio album Peace in Our Time (1988). It was written by Stuart Adamson and produced by Peter Wolf. "Peace in Our Time" reached No. 39 in the UK and remained in the charts for three weeks. A music video was filmed to promote the single.


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Thirteen valleys he has wandered for her love
For he thinks he is the one that she dreams of
But her bed was made elsewhere
From the first day she got there
Now he wanders thirteen valleys crying out
Now he wanders thirteen valleys crying out
It could have been me
I said it could have been me
A broken heart needs someone new to blame it on
A broken heart needs someone new to blame it on
Thirteen valleys she has gone since morning came
She gave so much that only love remains
But her lover is long gone
With the money she sent on
Now she wanders thirteen valleys crying out
Now she wanders thirteen valleys crying out
It could have been me
I said it could have been me
A broken heart needs someone new to blame it on
A broken heart needs someone new to blame it on
That broken heart will be forever and a lifetime
That broken heart will try your love like none before
And you may fight or you may run
For what was fast is now undone
A broken heart needs someone new to blame it on
A broken heart needs someone new to blame it on
Thirteen valleys lying silent in the haze
Filled with promises and spirits that we raised
But the spirits all are ghosts
Of the ones we hurt the most
And they wander thirteen valleys crying out
And they wander thirteen valleys crying out
It could have been me
I said it could have been me
A broken heart needs someone new to blame it on
It could have been me
I said it could have been me
A broken heart needs someone new to blame it on
That broken heart will be forever and a lifetime
That broken heart will try your love like none before
And you may fight or you may run
For what was fast is now undone
A broken heart needs someone new to blame it on
A broken heart needs someone new to blame it on

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Big Country

Big Country is an internationally-renowned Scottish rock band formed in Dunfermline, Fife in 1981. more »

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Written by: S. ADAMSON

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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.
Album Inclusion
The song is included in Big Country's fourth studio album which is also titled "Peace in Our Time."
Release Year
This track was released in 1988 by Mercury Records.
Prominent Members
Big Country was comprised of Stuart Adamson (lead vocals, guitar), Bruce Watson (guitar, vocals), Tony Butler (bass), and Mark Brzezicki (drums).
Chart Records
"Peace in Our Time" was moderately successful in charting, making it to number 39 on the UK Singles Chart.
Political Context
The song reflects the socio-political context of the late 1980s, particularly the end of the Cold War and optimism for peaceful international relations.
Album Production
The "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.
Album Artwork
The 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Moscow Concert
The 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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