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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Tow Chain
Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers Lyrics

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Don't apologize
I've finally realized
That I've been towing the line for you for too long
So, Baby now I know
why we were movin' so slow
'Cause you never meant to go with me at all, no

So if it's all the same to you

I'll tell you what I ain't going to do, no more
I ain't gonna be a tow chain
I ain't into that whole beast of burden thing
I got my boots, and baby, they're made for walking
We're out of cahoots, still you keep on talking
And I ain't going to be your tow chain

You know I never complained
when you were jerkin' my chain
But you never helped me tow the load
Then I found out your plan to tie down your man
And now I'm cutting the ropes

If it's all the same to you
I'll tell you what I ain't gonna do, no more
I ain't gonna be your tow chain
I ain't into that whole beast of burden thing
I got my boots, and, baby, they're made for walking
We're out of cahoots, still you keep on talking
And I ain't going to be a tow chain

So don't apologize
I've finally realized
that I've been towing the line for you for too long
Baby now I know
why we were movin' so slow
Baby you should know that you can go solo

If it's all the same to you
I'll tell you what I ain't gonna be, no more
I ain't gonna be your tow chain
I ain't into that whole beast of burden thing

I got my boots, and baby, they're made for walking
We're out of cahoots, still you keep on talking

And I ain't going to be your tow chain
I ain't gonna be your tow chain (REPEAT)

Overall Meaning

The song "Tow Chain" by Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers is a powerful anthem about a person who has finally realized that they have been doing everything they can to please their significant other. The lyrics talk about towing the line for someone for too long and realizing that they were never meant to be with them in the first place. The singer talks about how they have been a tow chain for their loved one, often pulled in different directions without any help in return.

However, the singer has now made the decision to walk away and be their own person, no longer willing to be a beast of burden for someone else. They state that they have their boots and they are made for walking, indicating that they are ready to move on and start a new journey in life. The chorus repeats the refrain of the singer's refusal to be a tow chain, indicating that they are now ready to live their life on their own terms.

Overall, "Tow Chain" is a powerful song about realizing one's self-worth and finding the courage to walk away from a toxic relationship. It speaks to anyone who has ever felt used or unappreciated in a relationship and inspires them to take control of their own lives and happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't apologize
Stop apologizing

I've finally realized
I have epiphany about our relationship

That I've been towing the line for you for too long
I have been doing everything for you for too long

So, Baby now I know
I understand now

why we were movin' so slow
Why our relationship wasn't progressing

'Cause you never meant to go with me at all, no
Because you never intended to be with me

So if it's all the same to you
If you don't mind

I'll tell you what I ain't going to do, no more
I will inform you of what I won't do anymore

I ain't gonna be a tow chain
I won't be used by you anymore

I ain't into that whole beast of burden thing
I am not interested in playing the role of a burdened partner

I got my boots, and baby, they're made for walking
I have my own life to live and I am moving on