Live and Let Live (Peter Gabriel song)

"Live and Let Live" is a song by English musician Peter Gabriel, first released on 27 November 2023 as the final single released in promotion of his tenth studio album I/O, four days before the record's release. It is the final track on the record; the dark-side and in-side mixes of the track are also extended by an additional 25 seconds. The artwork for the single was designed by Nick Cave with his piece "Soundsuit".

Background
According to Gabriel, the song is about forgiveness, tolerance, and optimism. The track was described by Gabriel as "a joyous, rousingly-positive, closing note for the album". Elaborating on this, Gabriel stated:"'If we look at what's happening in the Middle East now or in Ukraine, all sorts of places around the world where there's still violence and brutality, to walk around with a bunch of flowers, preaching forgiveness seems trite and pathetic, maybe. But in the long run, I think people have to find a way. 'Peace only happens when you respect the rights of others' is a quote from the Peace University in Costa Rica and I think that's a really important message for me and for my life. You either belong to that hurt or you free yourself and forgiveness is clearly a super effective way of freeing yourself.'"The track has also been described as a powerful anthem about love and forgiveness, Gabriel has also stated that when writing the track he had Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu in mind.

Personnel
Orchestra Choir The Soweto Gospel Choir Soprano: Linda Sambo, Nobuhle Dhlamini, Phello Jiyane, Victoria Sithole Alto: Maserame Ndindwa, Phumla Nkhumeleni, Zanele Ngwenya, Duduzile Ngomane Tenor: George Kaudi, Vusimuzi Shabalala, Xolani Ntombela, Victor Makhathini Bass: Thabang Mkhwanazi, Goodwill Modawu, Warren Mahlangu, Fanizile Nzuza Soloists: Phello Jiyane (Soprano), Duduzile Ngomane (Alto), Vusimuzi Shabalala (Tenor), Fanizile Nzuza (Bass), Victor Makhathini (Male voice Zulu improvisations), Phumla Nkhumeleni (Female ululating and chanting)
 * Peter Gabriel – lead vocals, backing vocals, piano, synths, programming, tambourine
 * David Rhodes – guitars
 * Tony Levin – bass
 * Manu Katché – drums
 * Melanie Gabriel – backing vocals
 * Brian Eno – additional synths, morph kit
 * Oli Jacobs – programming
 * Katie May – clay pot
 * Richard Chappell – programming
 * Paolo Fresu – trumpet
 * Steve Gadd – brush loop
 * Orchestral arrangement: John Metcalfe and Peter Gabriel
 * Violins: Everton Nelson, Ian Humphries, Louisa Fuller, Charles Mutter, Cathy Thompson, Natalia Bonner, Richard George, Marianne Haynes, Martin Burgess, Clare Hayes, Debbie Widdup, and Odile Ollagnon
 * Violas: Bruce White, Fiona Bonds, Peter Lale, and Rachel Roberts
 * Cellos: Ian Burdge (including solo cello), Chris Worsey, Caroline Dale, William Schofield, Tony Woollard, and Chris Allan
 * Double bass: Chris Laurence, Stacy Watton, and Lucy Shaw
 * Flute: Eliza Marshall
 * French horn: David Pyatt, Richard Bissill
 * Tenor trombone: Andy Wood, Tracy Holloway
 * Bass trombone: Richard Henry
 * Tuba: David Powell
 * Orchestra conductor: John Metcalfe
 * Orchestra leader: Everton Nelson
 * Sheet music supervisor: Dave Foster
 * Orchestra contractor: Lucy Whalley and Susie Gillis
 * Musical director / vocal arranger: Bongani (Honey) Ncube