Nicks’ “crystal visions” of his future regret were a natural part of her healing process but could be interpreted as bitter contempt. Disguised behind dynamic beat-driven production, the painstaking notions were undoubtedly pointed at Buckingham. The song continues down a dark lyrical path, exploring hypothetical loneliness for the perpetrator.
“Now here you go again / You say you want your freedom,” Nicks sings, suggesting a turbulent relational past. Omniscient tension seethes through the opening lines. Insisting the duo was a “package deal,” Nicks’ arrival to Fleetwood Mac marked what is now considered the classic line-up of the continuously evolving band. The two joined the McVie’s and founding member, Mick Fleetwood, in 1974 when they recruited Buckingham as a guitarist. Further fueling the flame, Nicks and guitarist Lindsey Buckingham were navigating a one-sided break after almost a decade together as romantic partners and bandmates. Behind the scenes of the fanatical album release, a troupe of friends and lovers was unraveling.īassist John McVie was separating from his wife, Christine McVie, the pianist and a singer.
