Rest in Peace
Extreme
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Let's talk of peace, Sounds so cliche A novelty, Catch phrase of the day Middle, index, Sign of the time Just as complex, As water to Someone said Give peace a chance And, that's all that we're saying While we're sitting On the fence Pretending, Our hearts are in the right place But, your face Shows a trace of Hypocrisy, Don't tread on me, Now you can see Make love not war, Sounds so absurd, to me We can't afford To say these words, lightly Or else our world Will truly, rest in peace Let's not pretend, To justify Rather amend, Where treasures lie Straight through the heart, Peace can be found That's where you start, Not all around Someone said Give peace a chance And, that's all that we're saying While we're sitting On the fence Pretending, Our hearts are in the right place But, your face Shows a trace of Hypocrisy, Don't tread on me, boy Now you can see
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Written by: GARY F. CHERONE, JIMI HENDRIX, NUNO BETTENCOURT
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Band Origin"Rest in Peace" is a song by the American rock band Extreme. The band was formed in 1985 in the city of Boston, Massachusetts.
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Album DetailsThe song is part of Extreme's third studio album called "III Sides to Every Story," which was released on September 22, 1992.
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Song MessageThe song carries a powerful message of peace with lyrics advocating dialogue instead of violence to settle disputes and with its representative music video.
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Unique StyleExtreme is known for blending elements of funk and hard rock, with "Rest in Peace" showcasing the band's unique style blend.
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Chart SuccessDespite its important message, "Rest in Peace" wasn't a Top 40 hit in the US, but it did manage to reach the #1 spot on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Rest in Peace" complements the anti-war theme of the song and features news footage of wars and other violent conflicts.
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Signature Musical StyleThe song is a great example of the band’s signature musical style, which combines hard rock, funk, and pop-flavored rock.
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Lyricist and Composer"Rest in Peace" was written by Gary Cherone and Nuno Bettencourt, the band's vocalist and lead guitarist respectively.
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Noteworthy Band AchievementThe "III Sides to Every Story" album, featuring "Rest in Peace," was Gold-certified in the U.S, creating a noteworthy milestone for the band.
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Last Single"Rest in Peace" turned out to be the last single to be released by the band's original lineup. After the release of "III Sides to Every Story," Extreme faced a line-up change.
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Inspirational SongDespite its lack of commercial success, the song "Rest in Peace" has inspired many listeners for its positive message and it continues to be played in many rock radio stations.
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