Fine Line

Paul McCartney

About Fine Line

"Fine Line" is a song from Paul McCartney's 2005 album, Chaos and Creation in the Backyard. McCartney plays all the instruments on the song including drums, bass, and piano. It was released 29 August 2005 as the first single from the album in the UK (see 2005 in British music). It reached number 20 on the UK Singles Chart, McCartney's last top 20 solo single in the UK as of 2019, and number 31 on the US Adult Contemporary. It also reached number 1 in Japan. The cover art is a drawing by British artist and frequent McCartney collaborator Brian Clarke. A live version is also featured on The Space Within US concert DVD from 2006. 


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2005
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There is a fine line
Between recklessness and courage
It's about time
You understood which road to take
It's a fine line
When your decision makes a difference
Get it wrong, you'll be making a big mistake

[Chorus:]
Come on brother
All is forgiven
We all cried when you were driven away
Come on brother
Everything is better
Everything is better
When you come home and stay

Whatever's more important to you
You've got to choose what you want to do
Whatever's more important to be
That's the view that you've got to see

There is a long way
Between chaos and creation
If you don't say
Which one of these you're gonna choose
It's a long way
And in every contradiction
Seems to say
It's a game you are bound to lose

[Chorus]

Come on back, come on back
Come on back to me

It's a fine line
It's a fine line
Whatever's more important to you
It's a fine line
You've got to choose what you want to do
It's a fine line
Whatever's more important to be
It's a fine line
Well, that's the view that you've got to see

It's a fine line
It's a fine line
It's a fine line
It's a fine line
It's a fine line
It's a fine line

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Paul McCartney

Sir James Paul McCartney MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and composer. With John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, he gained worldwide fame as a member of the Beatles, and his collaboration with Lennon is one of the most celebrated songwriting partnerships of the 20th century. After the group's break-up, he pursued a solo career, later forming the band Wings with his first wife, Linda, and singer-songwriter Denny Laine. more »

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Written by: PAUL MCCARTNEY

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Release Details
"Fine Line" is a song by British artist Paul McCartney and was released as the second single from his 2005 album "Chaos and Creation in the Backyard."
Credits
The song was both written and composed by Paul McCartney himself. Moreover, the production credits go to Nigel Godrich, who is well-known for working with the band Radiohead.
Chart Performance
Despite showcasing McCartney's distinctive music style, the song did not perform well on the charts. It reached number 20 on the UK Singles Chart upon its release.
Music Video
The music video of "Fine Line" was directed by Roy Thomas Baker, a famous English record producer, and songwriter.
Lyrics and Composition
Lyrically, the song deals with the fine line between happiness and sorrow, thus giving the song its title. The song's simple yet profound message combined with McCartney's characteristic sound, makes for an interesting tune.
Repeat Performance
The song had a memorable performance by McCartney at Live 8 in Hyde Park, London, where he performed it live to raise funds and awareness for the relief of poverty in Africa.
Album Performance
"Chaos and Creation in the Backyard", the album the song is featured in, received widespread critical acclaim and was nominated for multiple awards, including Album of the Year at the 2006 Grammy Awards.
Song Duration
The song has a duration of approximately 3 minutes and 5 seconds, with a tempo marked with McCartney's classic melodic pop/rock style.
The Recording Process
For the recording of the song, McCartney played all the instruments himself, which is an indication of his amazing skills as a musician.
Live Performances
Paul McCartney frequently included “Fine Line” in the setlist during his world tours after the release in 2005. These performances were typically praised for McCartney's energy and musicianship.

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