Mission Bell
Fleetwood Mac · Kiln House [1970]
Say those three words and
I will give my love to you
My love is higher than a mission bell (how deep?)
Deeper than a wishing well (how strong?)
Stronger than a magic spell
My love, for you
It's wider than the widest sea (how long?)
Longer than a memory (how sweet?)
Sweeter than a honey tree
My love, uhmmm, for you
Give me your heart of gold
Your heavenly magic touch
To cherish have and hold
I need your love so much
Say you love me
Say those three words and
I will give my love to you
My love is warmer than a day in spring (how bright?)
Brighter than a diamond ring (how great?)
Greater than a mighty king
My love, for you
Is taller than the tallest tree (how soft?)
Softer than a summer breeze
Oh I ask you please
Give your love, your love
Sweet love to me
How high (ummm)
How deep (ummm)
How strong (ummm)
How wide (ummm)
How long (ummm)
Mission Bell
Mission Bell stands as a defining track from Fleetwood Mac's Kiln House album, released in 1970. This recording captures the band during a transitional period following the departure of Peter Green, showcasing a blend of blues-rock and folk influences that would characterize their early American era. The song features the distinctive vocals of Bob Welch, who joined the group shortly before this release and helped steer the band toward a more melodic, introspective sound. As part of the Kiln House sessions, the track reflects the group's evolving identity as they moved away from their pure blues roots. The composition remains a notable song in the band's extensive catalogue, illustrating the creative energy present during this specific chapter of their discography before the massive commercial success of the late 1970s.