Peace Of Mind
George Strait Lyrics


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I go anywhere that ol' wind blows
Down a blacktop road, anytime
No strings attached, no ties to tie me down
So why hang around, when I can fly

[Chorus:]
I'm free, free to do as I please
Free to choose, free to be
Just plain me, just plain fine
I'm here then I'm there
Not a care in the world
What a cure for the soul, peace of mind

I go anywhere that ol' wind blows
Down a blacktop road anytime
No strings attached, no ties to tie me down
So why hang around, when I can fly

I don't dare slow down for anything
What tomorrow brings suits me fine
And I don't dare look back on yesterday
It's a throw away better left behind

[Chorus]

I go anywhere that ol' wind blows
Down a blacktop road, anytime
No strings attached, no ties to tie me down
So why hang around, when I can fly





So why hang around, when I can fly

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to George Strait's song Peace of Mind describe a man's desire for freedom and the ability to go where he wants without any restrictions. He talks about how he goes wherever the wind takes him, down a blacktop road anytime he wants. He emphasizes that he has no strings attached and no ties to anyone or anything, so he feels free to come and go as he pleases. In the chorus, he sings about how this sense of freedom allows him to be just plain himself, with not a care in the world. He says that this feeling of peace of mind is a cure for his soul.


The second verse of the song emphasizes that the man doesn't slow down for anything, and he's happy with whatever tomorrow brings. He doesn't dwell on the past or look back on what's behind him, preferring instead to focus on the freedom he feels in the present moment. The chorus repeats the idea that he's free to do as he pleases and that this feeling is a cure for his soul.


Overall, the lyrics to Peace of Mind are about the desire for freedom and the joy that comes from being able to go where you want and do what you want without any restrictions or ties holding you down. It's a song about living in the present moment and embracing the sense of peace that can come from feeling free.


Line by Line Meaning

I go anywhere that ol' wind blows
I am not bound to any place and can go wherever I want.


Down a blacktop road, anytime
I am not restricted by time or location and can travel freely on paved roads.


No strings attached, no ties to tie me down
I have no obligations, commitments, or responsibilities to anyone or anything.


So why hang around, when I can fly
There is no reason for me to stay when I have the freedom to explore and experience new things.


I'm free, free to do as I please
I am liberated from any restrictions or limitations and can act on my desires and interests.


Free to choose, free to be
I am not bound to anyone else's expectations or norms and can define myself on my own terms.


Just plain me, just plain fine
I am content with being myself and do not feel the need to impress or conform to others.


Not a care in the world
I am not burdened by any worries or anxieties and can fully enjoy the present moment.


What a cure for the soul, peace of mind
The ability to live freely and without stress is a remedy for the spirit.


I don't dare slow down for anything
I refuse to let anything hinder my momentum or slow my pace.


What tomorrow brings suits me fine
I am open to whatever comes my way and do not require any specific outcomes or expectations.


And I don't dare look back on yesterday
I do not dwell on the past or let it control me.


It's a throw away better left behind
The past is something to discard and move on from in order to fully embrace the present and future.




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Written by: AARON GAYLE BARKER, DEAN DILLON

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