Buckingham was arguably the principal creative force behind the 70s version of Fleetwood Mac. He is not only one of the main singer/songwriters, but also producer, leading them on an unusual journey from the commercial heights of 1977's Rumours (still among the biggest-selling albums ever) to the quirkily experimental double album Tusk in 1979.
Buckingham is also recognized as a unique & influential guitarist. Unlike many rock guitarists, Buckingham does not use a plectrum/pick, instead, he uses his fingers and fingernails.
Buckingham has recorded 6 studio albums and two live albums with Fleetwood Mac, and 6 studio albums and three live albums as a solo artist. The In Our Own Time Songfacts reports that Buckingham's sixth solo album, Seeds We Sow, was recorded at his LA home and he played most of the instruments himself. The record came out on September 6, 2011 and was his first to be self-released. As a member of Fleetwood Mac, he was inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
Initially after joining Fleetwood Mac, Buckingham used a Gibson Les Paul guitar. Before the band, a Fender Telecaster was his main guitar, and was used on his first Fleetwood Mac album. In 1979, he worked with Rick Turner, owner of Renaissance Guitars to create the Model One. He has used it extensively since, both with Fleetwood Mac and for his solo efforts. He uses a Taylor Guitar 814ce for most of his acoustic performances and has also used an Ovation Celebrity in the past.
Big Love
Lindsey Buckingham Lyrics
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In the night so still
Oh Ill build you a kingdom
In that house on the hill
Looking out for love
Big, big love
You said that you love me
Oh you begged me to keep you
In that house on the hill
Looking out for love
Big, big love
I wake up alone
With it all
I wake up
But only to fall
Looking out for love
Big, big love
Just looking out for love
Big, big love
The lyrics to Lindsey Buckingham's song Big Love are a poignant and expressive representation of the longing and yearning for love that so many of us experience. The opening lines, "Looking out for love in the night so still / Oh I'll build you a kingdom in that house on the hill" illustrate the singer's deep desire to find a love that is strong and enduring, one that will withstand the test of time.
The chorus, which repeats the phrase "Looking out for love, big big love," is evocative of the grandeur and power of love, suggesting that the singer is still searching for a love that is worthy of the commitment and devotion he is willing to offer. The second verse continues this theme, with the lines "You said that you love me / And that you always will / Oh you begged me to keep you / In that house on the hill," speaking to the idea that even when we do find love, there is a constant need to nurture and protect it in order to keep it alive.
Ultimately, the song conveys a sense of both hopefulness and disillusionment, reflecting the highs and lows of the journey to find lasting love. The final lines - "I wake up alone / With it all / I wake up / But only to fall / Looking out for love / Big, big love" - capture the bittersweet nature of the search, suggesting that even when we do succeed in finding love, it can still be elusive and difficult to hold onto.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking out for love
The singer is searching for someone to love.
In the night so still
The singer is searching for love at night when everything is quiet and calm.
Oh Ill build you a kingdom
The singer wants to create a perfect and grand place for the person they love.
In that house on the hill
The artist imagines this perfect place being a house situated on a hill, which is both impressive and romantic.
Big, big love
The artist desires a love that is immense and profound.
You said that you love me
The singer is recalling the time when the person they love professed their love.
And that you always will
The singer believes the person they love will always continue to love them.
Oh you begged me to keep you
The person the artist loves pleaded with them not to leave.
I wake up alone
The artist wakes up by themselves, without the person they love next to them.
With it all
Despite having everything else in their life, the artist still feels incomplete without love.
I wake up
The singer wakes up from their sleep.
But only to fall
The artist feels that every time they try to find love, they end up failing.
Just looking out for love
The singer's only goal is to find someone they can love and who will love them in return.
Big, big love
The singer is emphasizing again that they want a love that is powerful and all-encompassing.
Contributed by Caleb I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics
Guitar intro
[Verse 1]
Looking out for love
In the night so still
Oh, I'll build you a kingdom
In that house on the hill
[Chorus]
Looking out for love
Big, big love
[Verse 2]
You said that you love me
And that you always will
Oh, you beg me to keep ya
In that house on the hill
[Chorus]
Looking out for love
Big, big love
[Guitar solo]
[Bridge]
I wake up
Alone with it all
I wake up
But only to fall
[Chorus]
Looking out for love
Big, big love
Just looking out for love
Big, big love
[Outro]
Ooh, ah × 13
@AmySorrellMusic
One man, one guitar, a million chills.
@hairlineshinobi2136
amen.
@alexhazen662
What's the sacrifice here?? Love, family, personal life. All to reach millions...is it worth it?! FUCK yeah
@jeremycarpenter5550
His finger work is fanominal in this song.
@timgrundmann2662
One man, one guitar sounding like 2 guitars
@ireneolsen9037
One man, million talents
@b4d27
I think this is still one of the most amazing solo performances I've ever seen.
@Parrish_Muhoberac
ABSOLUTELY!!
@juansebastiancastromolesti4040
I agree. You should watch John Mayer Neon live in l.a. It’ll blow your mind
@KrisTherese
Juan Sebastian Castro Molestina theyre actually my two favourites!! Love it