Pipes of Peace
Paul McCartney
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I light a candle to our love In love our problems disappear But all in all we soon discover That one and one is all we long to hear All round the world Little children being born to the world Got to give them all we can till the war is won Then will the work be done Help them to learn (help them to learn) Songs of joy instead of burn, baby, burn, (burn, baby burn) Let us show them how to play the pipes of peace Play the pipes of peace Help me to learn Songs of joy Instead of burn, baby, burn Won't you show me how to play (how to play) The pipes of peace (pipes of peace) Play the pipes of peace What do you say (what do you say) Will the human race be run in a day (in a day) Or will someone save this planet we're playing on Is it the only one,(what are we going to do Help them to see (help them to see) That the people here are like you and me (you and me) Let us show them how to play (how to play) The pipes of peace (pipes of peace) Play the pipes of peace, ooh I light a candle to our love In love our problems disappear But all in all we soon discover That one and one is all we long to hear
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Written by: PAUL MCCARTNEY
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Pipes of Peace" was released as a single on October 31, 1983, by Paul McCartney.
- It is the title track of his fourth studio album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming McCartney's second solo number-one hit in the UK.
- It didn't perform as well in the United States, peaking at No. 106 on the Billboard 200.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Hugh Symonds and set in the midst of World War I.
- It depicts the famous Christmas truce between British and German troops in 1914.
- McCartney plays both a British and a German soldier to symbolize unity and peace.
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Musical Style"Pipes of Peace" is seen as a continuation of McCartney's interest in creating music with a pacifistic theme, a key example of this being "Give Peace A Chance" from his time in The Beatles.
- The song features a pop-rock musical style and sticks to the themes of unity, harmony, and disarmament, reflecting McCartney's desire for peace.
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CollaborationThe album "Pipes of Peace" is known for its notable collaborations. Though "Pipes of Peace" is a solo McCartney composition, the album also features co-written songs with Michael Jackson.
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RecognitionAlthough some critics have called "Pipes of Peace" one of McCartney's most under-rated songs, it has seen increased recognition over time.
- In 1984, the song won the British Video of the Year award at the 1st annual BRIT Awards.
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Reissues"Pipes of Peace" has been reissued several times. Notably, in 2015, the song was remastered and included in the special edition of McCartney’s solo music collection.
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Live PerformancesDespite its chart success, "Pipes of Peace" wasn’t a regular addition to McCartney’s live performances. It only enjoyed sporadic performances in concert.
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Cultural SignificanceDepicting the Christmas Truce of 1914 where the warring sides laid down weapons and played football, the song’s message of peace and unity holds a timeless quality. McCartney was widely appreciated for this effort.
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Cover Versions"Pipes of Peace" has been covered by some other artists. British pop group S Club 7 performed the song as part of a medley for the BBC’s Music Live 2000 event.
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