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Peace
O.A.R. Lyrics


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I don't wanna fight no more
I only wanna get to shore
Baby don't slam the door tonight
We ran another off the tracks
That's time we can't get back
We can save tomorrow if we try

Oh oh oh oh until we make this right
Oh oh oh oh I won't say good night

I just wanna make you laugh
I just wanna see that smile
Babe we're only here, oh for a little while
I just wanna hold you till we fall asleep
I want love, I want us, I want you, I want me, I want peace

Everybody needs a place, somewhere that's warm and safe
For shelter from this crazy world we're in
But tonight I let the rain inside, I took away your place to hide
I'm sorry that I made you cry again

Oh oh oh oh we can make this right
Oh oh oh oh kiss me good night

I just wanna make you laugh
I just wanna see that smile
Babe we're only here, oh, for a little while
I just wanna hold you till we fall asleep
I want love, I want us, I want you, I want me, I want peace
Yea I want peace

Oh oh oh oh we don't have to fight
Oh oh oh oh just kiss me all night
'Cause I want peace yeah yeah

I just wanna make you laugh
I just wanna see that smile
Babe we're only here, oh, for a little while
I just wanna hold you till you fall asleep
I want love, I want us, I want you, I want me, I want peace

I just wanna make you laugh
I just wanna see that smile
Babe we're only here, oh, for a little while
I just wanna hold you till you fall asleep
I want love, I want us, I want you, I want me, I want peace
love, I want us, I want you, I want me, I want peace

Overall Meaning

The song "Peace" by O.A.R. is a declaration of love and desire for reconciliation between two people. The central message of the song is that despite the turmoil and difficulties that arise in relationships, it is possible to find peace through love and forgiveness. The first verse admits to the problems that the couple has been experiencing and implies that the desire to fight has disappeared. The singer briefly seeks remorse for his past actions and begs the other person to give him a second chance. The second verse talks about the need for a place of safety and warmth in an increasingly chaotic world. The singer admits to taking away the other person's sense of security, which made them feel as though they had nowhere to hide. He apologizes for making them cry and begs for forgiveness. The chorus repeats that the singer wants to bring peace to the troubled relationship and is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve it.


The song emphasizes the idea of making the most of a limited time together. The lyrics mention that they are "only here for a little while" and that they should focus on sharing happy moments before it's too late. The singer just wants to spend time with the person and make them happy, regardless of what they have been through. Finally, the repetition of "I want peace" strengthens the message that the singer is earnestly seeking a harmonious and caring relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't wanna fight no more
The person singing doesn't want to argue or fight anymore


I only wanna get to shore
They want to make it through the rough waters and reach a safe place


Baby don't slam the door tonight
They don't want the other person to shut them out or leave


We ran another off the tracks
Something went wrong, and they derailed from their intended course


That's time we can't get back
They can't undo what happened, and time lost can never be regained


We can save tomorrow if we try
They believe they can work together to make a better future


Oh oh oh oh until we make this right
They won't stop working on things until they're resolved


Oh oh oh oh I won't say good night
They won't end things on a bad note


I just wanna make you laugh
They want to bring joy and happiness to the other person


I just wanna see that smile
They find happiness in making the other person happy


Babe we're only here, oh for a little while
Life is short, and they want to make the most of their time together


I just wanna hold you till we fall asleep
They want to be close to the other person and provide comfort


I want love, I want us, I want you, I want me, I want peace
They want love, harmony, and tranquility in their relationship and life


Everybody needs a place, somewhere that's warm and safe
Everyone needs a sanctuary, a place where they feel secure and protected


For shelter from this crazy world we're in
Life can be difficult and overwhelming, and having somewhere safe to retreat to is crucial


But tonight I let the rain inside, I took away your place to hide
They made a mistake and caused harm by allowing outside issues to affect their relationship


I'm sorry that I made you cry again
They regret their actions and want to make amends


Oh oh oh oh we can make this right
They believe they can fix things and make them right


Oh oh oh oh kiss me good night
They want things to end on a positive, loving note


Oh oh oh oh we don't have to fight
They don't want to argue or go through conflict


Oh oh oh oh just kiss me all night
They want to focus on love and intimacy instead of conflict


'Cause I want peace yeah yeah
They emphasize that they want peace in their life and relationship




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Blair Daly, Nathan Chapman, Marc Roberge

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Prawit Tangmanopeanchai

I don’t wanna fight no more
Only wanna get to shore
Baby, don’t slam the door tonight
We ran another off the tracks
That’s time we can’t get back
But, we can save tomorrow if we try

Oh, 'til we make this right
Oh, I won’t say, "Good night."

I just wanna make you laugh
I just wanna see that smile
Babe, we’re only here, oh, for a little while
I just wanna hold you till we fall asleep
I want love, I want us, I want you, I want me, I want peace

Everybody needs a place
Somewhere that’s warm and safe
A shelter from this crazy world we’re in,
But tonight I let the rain inside
And took away your place to hide
I’m sorry that I made you cry again

Oh, we can make this right,
Oh, kiss me good night

I just wanna make you laugh
I just wanna see that smile
Babe, we’re only here, oh, for a little while
I just wanna hold you till we fall asleep
I want love, I want us, I want you, I want me, I want peace

Yeah, I want peace

Oh, we don't have to fight
Oh, just kiss me all night

'Cause I want peace, yeah

I just wanna make you laugh
I just wanna see that smile
Babe, we’re only here, oh, for a little while
I just wanna hold you till we fall asleep
I want love, I want us, I want you, I want me, I want peace

I just wanna make you laugh
I just wanna see that smile
Babe, we’re only here, oh, for a little while
I just wanna hold you till you fall asleep
I want love, I want us, I want you, I want me, I want peace,
I want love, I want us, I want you, I want me, I want peace



All comments from YouTube:

Lenny Ball

My husband sent me this song while we were going through a rough patch. I thought he might actually leave me. And this song renewed my faith. He was sending me a message. This song brings tears to my eyes everytime I listen to it. I love my husband and we have our peace now. Music really can heal the soul. ❤

James Gannon

Me Too…. If you really Love the Person You are Connected Too…

You Find a Way….

Patience is the Key.. None of us are Perfect…. And let Love Rule

Good Luck 🍀

Ashley Ellett

Better trust sing it to yourself first

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D

Going through hard times, and this song popped up on my Spotify. Listening to it destroyed me the way only good music can do. Thank you for breaking my heart

ohmorganics

Sometimes a song really speaks to you and where you are in your journey in life.  This hits so close to home it made me cry. <3  Beautiful song, lovely video.

Elle Chapelle

❤️

Carol Gail

I am so in love with this song. It helps me deal with so many emotions especially anxiety and forgiveness

Carol CC Miller

This continues to be one of my absolute favorite songs.

Joe Soderstrom

O.A.R. really gets it. Not all love is about sex and taking a girl home with you...love is also about being with the person. In all their music, it's got to be seen that they value happiness. O.A.R. All the way.

Ashley Hughes

Joe soderstrom amen to these words you have said.

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