From the beginning, Josh Gracin has distinguished himself by walking to his… Read Full Bio ↴From the beginning, Josh Gracin has distinguished himself by walking to his own drumbeat. He first entered America’s homes as one of the most charismatic and distinctive performers in the second season of American Idol, the first to bring country music to the pop-oriented hit show. Still, Gracin earned his record deal the old-fashioned way. He stood in the offices of Disney’s Lyric Street Records in Nashville and, in front of a room of record executives, performed solo. An offer for a recording contract immediately followed.

The rest is when the real story of Josh Gracin begins. His Gold certified debut album introduced him with the top hit singles “I Want to Live,” “Nothin’ to Lose” and “Stay with Me (Brass Bed),” while his electrifying live shows thrilled and energized crowds everywhere. “It’s been an amazing couple of years,” says the broad-shouldered former Marine. “Country radio and the fans have been really receptive and encouraging and I’m excited to take this next step.”

With a sophomore album on the horizon, the young star known for his energetic stage performances made sure his new work focused on his strengths: live-wire, rocking country that blends wit and wholesome fun; and songs that celebrate the down-to-earth lifestyle that Gracin pursues and personifies. “My life has changed a lot in a few years, but I haven’t changed,” the singer says. “I have a family that keeps me grounded. For me, it’s all about the music. I just want to get out there, help people have a good time and play some great music for them.”

Peace Of Mind
Josh Gracin Lyrics

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There's a hole in my heart
Seems like I've always been tryin' to fill
With the treasures in mind
The pleasures of the night
Nothin' ever will
There's a restlessness deep in my soul
And I know that it's ruinin' me
All these these regrets

At night haunt me all the time
They won't let me sleep

CHORUS
Oh but sooner or later, I'm gonna get some rest
Throw the world off my shoulders
Get this weight off my chest
Oh I know that it won't be tonight
But I'm gonna keep lookin 'til I find
A little piece of mind, yeah

I don't know how you knew
Just what to say, just what to do
To leave but still stay to walk away
And keep me hanging onto you
Oh can't you see
What your love has made of me
My feet keep pacing
For you I'm still chasing
God, I wish I could sleep

repeat chorus (x2)

Oh yeah yeah
A little piece of mind, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Josh Gracin's song "Peace of Mind" express a deep sense of inner turmoil and the search for personal contentment. The first verse opens with the lines, "There's a hole in my heart / Seems like I've always been tryin' to fill." This is followed by a list of various things that the singer has tried in order to fill the void, such as "the treasures in mine," "pleasures of the night," and "nothing ever will." Despite these efforts, the sense of restlessness and regret continues to haunt the singer: "All these regrets / At night haunt me all the time / They won't let me sleep."

The chorus of the song expresses a desire to find peace and relief from these feelings: "Oh but sooner or later, I'm gonna get some rest / Throw the world off my shoulders / Get this weight off my chest / Oh I know that it won't be tonight / But I'm gonna keep lookin 'til I find / A little peace of mind, yeah." The second verse shifts to a more personal focus, with the singer addressing a specific person: "I don't know how you knew / Just what to say, just what to do / To leave but still stay to walk away / And keep me hanging onto you." Despite this person's apparent ability to provide some sense of comfort or stability, the singer still struggles with the same restlessness and sense of being unable to find peace.

Line by Line Meaning

There's a hole in my heart
There is an emotional void within me

Seems like I've always been tryin' to fill
I have been trying to fill this void for a long time

With the treasures in mind
I have tried to satisfy my heart with worldly possessions

The pleasures of the night
I have sought temporary pleasures

Nothin' ever will
None of these things have provided lasting satisfaction

There's a restlessness deep in my soul
I am troubled by a deep, inner discontent

And I know that it's ruinin' me
This discontent is adversely affecting me

All these these regrets
My regrets are compounding the problem

At night haunt me all the time
My regrets keep me up at night

They won't let me sleep
My regrets prevent me from getting rest

Oh but sooner or later, I'm gonna get some rest
I will eventually find peace

Throw the world off my shoulders
I will let go of my burdens

Get this weight off my chest
I will release my anxieties

Oh I know that it won't be tonight
I know that finding peace will take time

But I'm gonna keep lookin 'til I find
I will persist in my search for peace

A little piece of mind, yeah
I am seeking a sense of inner calm

I don't know how you knew
I am unsure how you understood my struggles

Just what to say, just what to do
You had the right words and actions to give me comfort

To leave but still stay to walk away
You left, but your presence is still felt

And keep me hanging onto you
I still hold on to the memory of you to find solace

Oh can't you see
I wish you could understand

What your love has made of me
Your love has had a profound effect on me

My feet keep pacing
I keep moving forward, seeking peace

For you I'm still chasing
I still long for the comfort of your presence

God, I wish I could sleep
I yearn for restful sleep

A little piece of mind, yeah
I am seeking a sense of inner calm

Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES, VERGES

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