: The lyrics and tone draw from W.B. Yeats’s poem Easter, 1916 , capturing the bittersweet and "terrible" reality of conflict.
: The title refers to the physical peace lines Kemp saw in Belfast that separated Catholic and Protestant neighborhoods. Instrumental Characteristics
The song was written by lead guitarist following a deeply personal tragedy. It was inspired by the death of Thomas "Kidso" Reilly , a member of the band’s road crew who was killed by a British soldier in Belfast during The Troubles in 1983. : The lyrics and tone draw from W
: Kemp envisioned the song as a love story set against the backdrop of religious and political division.
While the original reached #6 on the UK Singles Chart, the instrumental and karaoke versions, such as those by Ameritz Karaoke , allow fans to connect with the melody on a different level. It remains a staple of the band’s legacy, often cited as a superior piece of songwriting to their massive hit "True". Instrumental Characteristics The song was written by lead
In the absence of Tony Hadley’s soaring vocals—which even Kemp admitted was Hadley’s best performance—the instrumental version emphasizes the song's "cinematic" structure.
: Listeners can more clearly appreciate Steve Norman’s soulful saxophone lines and the rhythmic interplay between Martin Kemp (bass) and John Keeble (drums). While the original reached #6 on the UK
: The original studio recording features an "intro" version with the sound of footsteps, intended to give the track a "Pink Floyd-esque" cinematic feel. Legacy and Versions