Peace In The Valley
C. J. Johnson Lyrics
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Out doing blow with my friends on a Monday night
She broke her bones and worked harder for more than this -
To be beat down and broke down, tensed up and worn out
If I had a house with a porch built just for me
Let my pugs out and roam the field next to me
I believe I could receive something more than I would leave
If I was down, if I was down
No one to create, no one to fake, no
Living in the valley, yeah
Mmm, mmm
Two cups of coffee, the fog, and a mountain breeze
A pretty little woman with my hoodie on and laying on me
We'll make love when we want to 'cause, baby, we are naked and free
Playing house in the kitchen no matter the season
But creeping and crawling on my chest when I try to sleep
Unholy demons clawing and gnashing their teeth
As much as I wish I was manic, baby, like my family
Instead you'll always find me steady always living
Living in the valley, yes
Constantly creating, perpetually faking, no
Living in the valley, yeah
Mmm, mmm
Living in the valley, yes
Oh, no one to create, no one to fake, no
Living in the valley, yeah
Mmm, mmm
Mmm, mmm
Mmm, mmm
In C.J. Johnson's song "Peace in the Valley," the lyrics touch upon themes of disillusionment, longing for a simpler life, and the struggles of existence. The opening lines express a sense of dissatisfaction with the singer's own identity, wishing to escape their reality as their mother's son. The reference to doing drugs with friends on a Monday night reveals a desire to rebel against societal expectations and norms. However, the mention of the mother working hard and still being beaten down and worn out suggests a deeper longing for purpose and fulfillment.
The lyrics then transition to a fantasy of living in a house with a porch, where the singer can let their pugs roam freely. This vision represents a desire for stability and a sense of belonging. The singer expresses the belief that they could find something meaningful and fulfilling in this idyllic setting, contrasting the feelings of being downtrodden in their current reality.
The second verse introduces a different aspect of the singer's life, delving into their relationships and struggles with mental health. The imagery of two cups of coffee, fog, and a mountain breeze creates a peaceful and intimate scene. The mention of a "pretty little woman" suggests a sense of love and contentment. However, the mention of unholy demons creeping and crawling on the singer's chest represents their internal demons and struggles with their own mind. Despite their longing to be manic like their family members, the singer acknowledges that they are always steady and living in the valley, implying a sense of stability and acceptance.
Overall, "Peace in the Valley" reflects a yearning for a more fulfilling and authentic existence, while also acknowledging the challenges and complexities of life. It explores themes of identity, longing for simplicity, and the struggle to find peace and contentment amidst inner and external turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I wish I wasn't my mother's son
Occasionally, I desire to detach myself from the identity of being born as my mother's child
Out doing blow with my friends on a Monday night
Engaging in drug use along with my companions on a Monday evening
She broke her bones and worked harder for more than this -
Despite enduring physical injuries and putting in immense effort, she expected to achieve something greater than the current situation
To be beat down and broke down, tensed up and worn out
Consequently, feeling defeated, financially unstable, stressed, and exhausted
If I had a house with a porch built just for me
Imagining the possession of a dwelling with a personalized veranda
Let my pugs out and roam the field next to me
Allowing my pet dogs to venture freely in the nearby open space
I believe I could receive something more than I would leave
Having faith that I would gain more from my surroundings than what I would contribute
If I was down, if I was down
In the hypothetical scenario of feeling low or depressed
Living in the valley, yes
Existing in a state of adversity or hardship
No one to create, no one to fake, no
Having no one to generate originality or pretend to be someone else
Mmm, mmm
A vocalization indicating contemplation or reflection
Two cups of coffee, the fog, and a mountain breeze
Describing a serene atmosphere involving two servings of coffee, mist, and a refreshing gust of wind from the mountains
A pretty little woman with my hoodie on and laying on me
Depicting an attractive lady wearing my sweatshirt, comfortably resting on top of me
We'll make love when we want to 'cause, baby, we are naked and free
Engaging in intimate moments at our own discretion because we embrace vulnerability and liberation
Playing house in the kitchen no matter the season
Engaging in domestic activities within the kitchen regardless of the time of year
But creeping and crawling on my chest when I try to sleep
However, experiencing the unsettling sensation of something moving and crawling on my chest when I attempt to rest
Unholy demons clawing and gnashing their teeth
Symbolizing malevolent spirits that aggressively scratch and grind their teeth
As much as I wish I was manic, baby, like my family
Despite desiring a more energetic and impulsive nature similar to my relatives
Instead you'll always find me steady always living
Instead, you will consistently observe my composed and stable demeanor
Constantly creating, perpetually faking, no
Continuously engrossed in generating ideas, while also always pretending, but denying doing so
Mmm, mmm
A vocalization indicating contemplation or reflection
Living in the valley, yes
Existing in a state of adversity or hardship
Oh, no one to create, no one to fake, no
Lamenting the absence of individuals who can contribute originality or act falsely
Living in the valley, yeah
Existing in a state of adversity or hardship
Mmm, mmm
A vocalization indicating contemplation or reflection
Mmm, mmm
A vocalization indicating contemplation or reflection
Mmm, mmm
A vocalization indicating contemplation or reflection
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Caleb Brown
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Qavren
Yeah, I remember doing that mission at 13 and my mom walking in on me mowing thru people xD