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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My Heart is a UFO
Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers Lyrics
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Well my heart is a U F O
Baby, my heart is a U F O
Welcome to my interstellar myocardium
Come on momma won't you kick it into hyper drive
We'll slipstream around behind Venus
You know we're better off where she ain't seen us
Because we don't need love to know it's good to be alive
My heart is a U F O
Well my heart is a U F O
It's true, that my heart
Is a U F O
Well if you'll come out tonight
We'll dance at the speed of light
And I'll have you back by sunrise
Before your man gets home
Well the government APB really don't much bother me
You know I've been on the dole since 1943
So girl forget them honky-tonk bars
We'll take a ride up through the stars
And our hearts won't ache at light speed anymore
My heart is a U F O
Well my heart is a U F O
Baby my heart is a U F O
It's true
That my heart is a U F O
Don't you know
That my heart is a U F O
U………F………O
The song "My Heart is a UFO" by Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers is an upbeat and whimsical tune that likens the singer's heart to a UFO. The song begins with the repetition of the phrase "my heart is a UFO," establishing the central metaphor of the song. The singer invites a woman to join him on a journey through space, powered by "hyper drive," which will take them around Venus to avoid detection.
The chorus repeats the central metaphor, while the second verse explains the singer's lack of concern about the government's search for their UFO. He claims to have been on the "dole" since 1943, indicating a long history of disregard for authority. The singer suggests that they bypass earthly distractions like honky-tonks and instead take a ride through the stars, where their hearts won't ache at the speed of light.
Overall, the lyrics seem to celebrate the idea of escape, adventure, and following one's heart. The language is playful and imaginative, with phrases like "interstellar myocardium" and "we'll slipstream around behind Venus." The tone is lighthearted and carefree, encouraging the listener to let go of their worries and join in the fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Well my heart is a U F O
This song is about the singer feeling like their heart is not of this world, something that is unique and separate from the norm.
Baby, my heart is a U F O
The singer is addressing their lover, telling them that their heart is not something that can be fully understood or explained.
Welcome to my interstellar myocardium
The singer is inviting their lover to explore their innermost thoughts and emotions, which they see as being as vast and mysterious as the universe itself.
Come on momma won't you kick it into hyper drive
The artist is urging their lover to take a risk and push boundaries, to explore new frontiers and experiences together.
We'll slipstream around behind Venus
The artist is using a metaphor of space travel to describe the thrill and adventure of exploring unknown aspects of themselves and each other.
You know we're better off where she ain't seen us
The singer is suggesting that their relationship is something that exists outside of societal expectations, and that they are free to be themselves without fear of judgement or scrutiny.
Because we don't need love to know it's good to be alive
The singer is suggesting that they are happy and fulfilled just by being with their lover, even without being in love or having any specific expectations or goals for their relationship.
Well if you'll come out tonight
The artist is continuing to invite their lover to take a chance and explore their connection.
We'll dance at the speed of light
The artist is using the image of dancing to suggest that their relationship is something that is energetic, exciting, and free from constraints.
And I'll have you back by sunrise
The artist is reassuring their lover that they are not looking to break any rules or cause any problems, but rather to enjoy a brief moment of freedom and abandon together.
Before your man gets home
The singer is using humor to suggest that their lover is in a committed relationship with someone else, but that they are still willing to take a chance on them and explore their connection.
Well the government APB really don't much bother me
The artist is suggesting that they are not afraid of authority or societal norms, and that they are willing to take risks and be themselves regardless of what others may think or expect.
You know I've been on the dole since 1943
The singer is using humor to suggest that they have been alive for a very long time, and that they have seen and experienced many things in their life.
So girl forget them honky-tonk bars
The singer is urging their lover to forget about the mundane and unimportant aspects of life, and to focus on the things that truly matter, such as their connection and love for each other.
We'll take a ride up through the stars
The singer is using the image of space travel to suggest that their love for each other is something that is powerful and transcendent, something that can take them to new heights and experiences.
And our hearts won't ache at light speed anymore
The artist is suggesting that their love is something that has caused them both pain and heartache in the past, but that they are now moving beyond that and exploring new possibilities and adventures together.
Don't you know
The artist is making a direct appeal to their lover, emphasizing the importance and sincerity of what they are saying.
That my heart is a U F O
The singer is repeating the main theme of the song, that their heart is something that is unique and otherworldly, something that is difficult to fully comprehend or explain.
U………F………O
This is a simple repetition and emphasis of the main theme of the song, that the singer's heart is something that is mysterious and hard to categorize.
Contributed by Eva W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.