After Be-Bop-A-Lula had become a huge hit in 1956 (peaking at #7 and spending 20 weeks in the Billboard Pop Chart), Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps (often mis-named as 'the' Blue Caps) were unable to follow it up with the same level of commercial success, but released critically acclaimed songs like Race With The Devil (#96 in Billboard) and Bluejean Bop (#49).
Following a visit to Europe in 1959, Vincent managed to attract a new huge and discerning audience there, especially in England and France. By that time his career had mostly ended in the US. In 1960, while on tour in Britain, Vincent and songwriter Sharon Sheeley were seriously injured in a high-speed traffic accident. Vincent broke his ribs, collarbone, and added further damage to his already weak leg which he had injured in a motorcycle accident in 1955 and refused to have amputated, and Sheeley suffered a broken pelvis. Both Vincent and Sheeley survived, but the accident killed Vincent's tourmate and Sheeley's fiancé, Eddie Cochran.
Vincent subsequently moved to England in 1963. His stage shows became "must see" events and his bands through those years were to spawn some of the most respected players in the world today. It was during his early tours of Britain that he adopted the trademark leather outfit, at the suggestion of British Rock 'n' Roll impressario, Jack Good.
Peace of Mind
Gene Vincent Lyrics
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You told me that we're through
Then you threw your lovin' arms around me
And you gave me, yeah-yeah, you gave me
Oh-oh gave me, peace of mind, yeah
Peace of mind, you gave me
Peace of mind, you gave me
Peace of mind, oh-oh you gave-gave me
Oh-oh you gave me, peace of mind
The lyrics to Gene Vincent's "Peace of Mind" describe a situation where the singer is at the "doorstep of romance," likely in the beginning stages of a relationship. However, the other person involved informs him that the relationship is over. Despite this, they then proceed to embrace and give him a sense of peace and comfort, providing him with "peace of mind."
The irony of this situation is that one would typically associate a breakup with the opposite of peace of mind, yet the embrace and physical closeness of the other person provided that sense of comfort for the singer. It speaks to the power of human connection and touch, even in the face of emotional turmoil.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that even when things may not go as planned or when a relationship ends, there can still be moments of unexpected comfort and support.
Line by Line Meaning
As I stood at the doorstep of romance
At the early stages of a romantic relationship
You told me that we're through
You communicated to me that the relationship is over
Then you threw your lovin' arms around me
You hugged me affectionately
And you gave me, yeah-yeah, you gave me
You bestowed upon me something
Oh-oh gave me, peace of mind, yeah
You provided me with calmness and tranquility
Peace of mind, you gave me
You granted me a peaceful state of being
Peace of mind, you gave me
You endowed me with a sense of contentment
Peace of mind, oh-oh you gave-gave me
You offered me a worry-free state of mind
You gave me, yeah-yeah, you gave me
You furnished me with something
Oh-oh you gave me, peace of mind
You provided me with a serene mental state
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Written by: BROWN, WHITE
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