: Listeners can more clearly appreciate Steve Norman’s soulful saxophone lines and the rhythmic interplay between Martin Kemp (bass) and John Keeble (drums).
: The title refers to the physical peace lines Kemp saw in Belfast that separated Catholic and Protestant neighborhoods. Instrumental Characteristics : Listeners can more clearly appreciate Steve Norman’s
: 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 : Listeners can more clearly appreciate Steve Norman’s
: The lyrics and tone draw from W.B. Yeats’s poem Easter, 1916 , capturing the bittersweet and "terrible" reality of conflict. : Listeners can more clearly appreciate Steve Norman’s
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.