Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers is a rock band from Tempe, Arizona, USA. The … Read Full Bio ↴Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers is a rock band from Tempe, Arizona, USA. The band is typically referred to by fans by the abbreviation "RCPM". The Peacemakers' music is known to cross genres, with some songs showing a more Country influence, and others sounding more like a modern pop song.

Roger Clyne's lyrics frequently showcase his Southwestern roots, and frequently imply images of cowboys, Federales, and references to Mexico and places in Arizona, amongst other Southwestern references.

After the demise of The Refreshments, a semi-successful rock band of the 1990s whose top radio hit was "Banditos," former frontman Roger Clyne and drummer P.H. Naffah formed a new band that would be called Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers.

The two were joined by former Gin Blossom, Scott Johnson; Steve Larson, former guitarist for another Tempe band, Dead Hot Workshop; and bass player Danny White. They released their first album, Honky Tonk Union in 1999.Honky Tonk Union was released in limited quantities with a bonus live CD, Real to Reel. The next year, they released an extended version of Real to Reel as a stand-alone album.

The musical feel of Honky Tonk Union was a noticeable change from Clyne's previous works with The Refreshments. Whereas The Refreshments had a prominent lead guitar and edgy southwestern rock feel, Honky Tonk Union displayed a heavier country influence along with focusing more on the singer-songwriter aspect of the band.

The Peacemakers' next studio effort, 2002's Sonoran Hope and Madness, explored the deeper themes of returning to the basics of life, of loss and of resurgence. Sonoran Hope and Madness was a tale of the demise of a much-loved way of life.

In 2002, Scott Johnson left the band to rejoin with the Gin Blossoms, leaving the part of lead guitar to Steve Larson.

2004 saw the release of Americano, the band's third, and most streamlined, studio effort. ¡Americano! is a story set not in the dusty Mexican borderlands, like the previous albums, but on a Mexican beach, miles away from the daily grind. This album was conceived and written in a third-world cantina, and canvasses the spectrum of human emotion.

In early 2004, shortly after the release of ¡Americano!, Danny White left the Peacemakers to start his own recording studio in Nashville, Tennessee. He was replaced by Nick Scropos, who was the bassist for another Tempe band, Gloritone. Scropos was slated to join the band when it formed in 1998, but was unable to do so due to his obligation to Gloritone. His playing can be heard on track nine of Honky Tonk Union, Green & Dumb.

In March of 2005, the Peacemakers were asked to play at Billy Bob's Texas, a famous honky-tonk joint that has hosted the likes of Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Pat Green. They quickly turned around and sold a live CD featuring songs from that performance entitled Live at Billy Bob's Texas, which sold well enough to make them the only independent band to have five consecutive top-10 albums on the Billboard Internet Sales Chart.

In April of 2006, the Peacemakers released a four song EP, Four Unlike Before, which is currently available only through iTunes.

The band's fourth studio album, No More Beautiful World, was released on March 20, 2007.

The Peacemakers tour heavily, both as a headlining band and opening for national acts such as Sammy Hagar and John Fogerty.

Twice a year, an ever-increasing following of fans from around the globe descend on the Mexican beach town of Rocky Point (Puerto Peñasco) for their "Circus Mexicus" bash. Circus Mexicus features a four-hour long concert at the Sunset Cantina. The weekend culminates with a "hangover bash" at JJ's Cantina in nearby Cholla Bay on Sunday at which band members mingle with the fans and sign autographs.

The warm waters and ever increasing recreational opportunities motivate many participants to make "Circus Mexicus" a semi-annual pilgrimage of several days.

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I Can Drink The Water
Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers Lyrics

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Cómo se dice?
Cómo se dice?
Cómo se dice?
Hasta pronto estamos criando margaritas
I can drink the water
I can drink the water
I can drink the water
You can drink the water, too

Cómo se dice?
Mijo, mija.
Cómo se dice?
Preguntame
Cómo se dice?
Cascabel Lúcia

I can drink the water
I can drink the water
I can drink the water
You can drink the water, too

Cómo se dice?
Tenemos confianza
Cómo se dice?
Por favor, escuchame
Juntos estámos haciendo un Mundo Unido

I can drink the water
I can drink the water
I can drink the water
You can drink the water, too

I can drink the water
I can drink the water

I can drink the water
You can drink the water, too

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers' song "I Can Drink The Water" contain phrases in both Spanish and English. The repeated line "Cómo se dice?" asks how to say something in Spanish, creating a sense of linguistic exploration and cultural exchange. The line "Hasta pronto estamos criando margaritas" means "We'll be growing daisies until soon," possibly referring to the idea that life goes on and nature continues to thrive despite human struggles. The line "Tenemos confianza" means "We have confidence," possibly conveying a message of hope and optimism.

The repeated declaration "I can drink the water" may carry a variety of meanings depending on interpretation, but one possible meaning is that the singer, despite facing difficult circumstances or living in an impoverished area, is resilient and able to survive with whatever resources are available. The line "Juntos estámos haciendo un Mundo Unido" means "Together we are making a United World," potentially suggesting the idea of coming together to create a better future.

Overall, the lyrics to "I Can Drink The Water" seem to convey a message of perseverance, resilience, and hope, and encourage the listener to find strength and community in times of struggle.

Line by Line Meaning

Cómo se dice?
How do you say?

Hasta pronto estamos criando margaritas
We are growing daisies, see you soon

I can drink the water
I am blessed to have access to clean water

You can drink the water, too
You are also blessed to have access to clean water

Cómo se dice?
How do you say?

Mijo, mija.
My son, my daughter

Cómo se dice?
How do you say?

Preguntame
Ask me

Cómo se dice?
How do you say?

Cascabel Lúcia
Lucia's bell

I can drink the water
I am blessed to have access to clean water