Dalley's first single, "Love's Got an Attitude (It Is What It Is)", was released in 2003. Despite releasing seven singles (including five which charted), she did not release an album for Curb. In addition to her own songs, Amy co-wrote Reba McEntire's 2005 single "My Sister". Dalley exited Curb Records' roster in 2007.
Peace Sign
Amy Dalley Lyrics
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I hate to say it out loud
But I was just dumped
I thought we had something special
Just last night
I even said the word love
He started the evening
We just aren't good together
So take care and have a real good day
Ummm, okay
If that's the way you wanna do it
If that's the way you wanna walk away well
I'm not coming undone
I've got nothing but love
You put the F U in fun
But it's all good
I'm not trying to fight
I'm not wasting my time
I'm just saying goodbye
One finger shy of the peace sign
You think that you can delete me
With a few sorry words on our page
To you it was so complicated
Such an invasion of your precious space
If that's the way you wanna do it
If that's the way you wanna walk away well
I'm not coming undone
I've got nothing but love
You put the F U in fun
But it's all good
I'm not trying to fight
I'm not wasting my time
I'm just saying goodbye
One finger shy of the peace sign
You thought you knew me well
Thought I was too lady like to say
Go to
I'm not coming undone
I've got nothing but love
You put the F U in fun
But it's all good
I'm not trying to fight
I'm not wasting my time
I'm just saying goodbye
One finger shy of the peace sign
One finger shy of the peace sign
In "Peace Sign", Amy Dalley navigates the aftermath of a breakup with honesty and humor. The song is a post-breakup anthem that's empowering and upbeat, but with a touch of bitterness. She starts the song by acknowledging that she is not in denial about the breakup, though she finds it hard to say. She goes on to recount the events leading up to the breakup, where her partner starts dropping hints that suggest the relationship is about to end. Despite this, Amy Dalley remains confident, and even though she is hurt, she's not going to let it break her.
Using a play on words, Amy then goes on to say her partner put the "FU" in fun, which highlights the irony that the relationship wasn't as much fun as it seemed. She realizes that their relationship was ultimately lacking, but she's not bitter. Instead, she is ready to move on with the peace sign - a universal symbol of peace and love, and one finger short of flipping him off.
Overall, "Peace Sign" represents the classic breakup story well, a conflicting combination of sadness, humor, and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
I wouldn't call it a breakup
Although we're not together anymore, I'm not comfortable calling it a breakup.
I hate to say it out loud
Admitting that we're no longer together is difficult for me.
But I was just dumped
I was the one who was broken up with.
I thought we had something special
I believed that our relationship was unique and meaningful.
Just last night
Very recently, just the night before the breakup occurred.
I even said the word love
I expressed my affection and strong feelings towards my partner.
He started the evening
The breakup occurred at the beginning of an evening or date.
With I got a few things to say
My partner began the conversation with something important to share.
We just aren't good together
My partner felt that our relationship was not functioning well.
So take care and have a real good day
My partner ended the conversation with a polite farewell.
Ummm, okay
I was caught off guard and unsure how to respond.
If that's the way you wanna do it
I'm accepting my partner's decision to end things.
If that's the way you wanna walk away well
I'm acknowledging the end of our relationship, even though I don't agree with it.
You think that you can delete me
My partner believes that ending the relationship is as easy as clicking a button to remove me from their online presence.
With a few sorry words on our page
My partner thinks that simply apologizing and removing me from social media will make everything okay.
To you it was so complicated
My partner found our relationship to be complex and difficult.
Such an invasion of your precious space
My partner felt that I intruded on their personal space in some way.
You thought you knew me well
My partner believed they had a good understanding of who I was.
Thought I was too lady like to say
My partner assumed that I wouldn't use curse words or express my true feelings in a blunt or direct way.
Go to
The artist pauses, but doesn't complete the curse word.
I'm not coming undone
Despite the breakup, I am not falling apart emotionally.
I've got nothing but love
I am still full of love and affection towards my partner, despite the breakup.
You put the F U in fun
My partner was fun, but their actions ultimately hurt me and made things less enjoyable.
But it's all good
I am ready to move on and let go of any negative feelings.
I'm not trying to fight
I am not interested in continuing the relationship or arguing with my partner about the breakup.
I'm not wasting my time
I don't want to dwell on the past or spend all my time thinking about this relationship.
I'm just saying goodbye
I am accepting the end of the relationship and ready to move on.
One finger shy of the peace sign
Although I am not quite at peace with the end of the relationship, I am not holding onto anger or sadness either.
Contributed by Luke G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
mother2evans
Amy, I LOVE this song!! Right now I am so feeling this song..about have enough with men and their commitment issues. I deserve SO MUCH MORE!
Brittany Smith
Heard Jo Dee Messina sing this about a month ago, I love it!!
gimmeshooz
I wish someone would post a good, clear version of this song. I can't stand Jo Dee's version... and I love her! But this is just better. Much better.