Woman Of A 1,000 Years
Fleetwood Mac · Future Games [1971]
How are your sons of a time ago
Do they still admire your silvered ways
As you go down
To the sea and golden sand
You may be seen up in the sky
And from the land
Or floating by, a fisherman's day
Flying down from a high
She is gone, and then appears
From the water's edge
Woman of a thousand years
He waits to see you...
You may be seen up in the sky
And from the land
Or floating by, a fisherman's day
Flying down from a high
She is gone, and then appears
From the water's edge
He waits to see you
For it has been long since you left him
On his own to wander
Woman of a thousand years
How are your sons of a time ago
Do they still admire your silvered ways
As you go down
To the sea and golden sand
Woman Of A 1,000 Years
Fleetwood Mac's 'Woman Of A 1,000 Years' stands as a haunting centerpiece on their 1971 album *Future Games*. Recorded during the band's early period, the track exemplifies their signature blend of blues-inflected rock and intricate guitar work. The song features a distinctive, repetitive guitar riff that drives a melancholic atmosphere, characteristic of the era's progressive rock movement. It reflects the group's exploration of complex emotional themes and sophisticated songwriting structures before they achieved mainstream commercial success. The recording showcases the collaborative chemistry of the band members, particularly the interplay between guitar and vocals, establishing a foundation for their later, more widely recognized sound.