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Peace Of Mind
The Grapes Of Wrath Lyrics
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The pale beside the wall between us now
Since I refuse to play alone
It's always been another
To do the damage you live everyday
And leave you cursing for escape
Each day I see a ball and chain
Grow a little more in grain
Say'in nothing
Nothing's gonna change
Why is the world so damn unkind
To one so righteous in her mind
The sun won't rise and shine
Will you never find your peace of mind
My father couldn't bother
To play the kind of role the job required
Instead of trying he retired
What so much here to conquer
To feel a long while so-called friends don't phone
You know the pain is not their own
Each day I see a ball and chain
Grow a little more in grain
And watch your corner pain
Say'in nothing
Nothing's gonna change
Why is the world so damn unkind
To one so righteous in her mind
The sun won't rise and shine
Will you never find your peace of mind
Coming over mountains
To feel the tension hiding in these walls
You see a trace of spirit fall
My father couldn't bother
But now he's back to find his place again
Sorry but the book's been burned
Each day I see a ball and chain
Grow a little more in grain
And watch your corner pain
Say'in nothing
Nothing's gonna change
Why is the world so damn unkind
To one so righteous in her mind
The sun won't rise and shine
Will you never find your peace of mind
Your peace of mind
Your peace of mind
The song “Peace of Mind” by The Grapes of Wrath tells the story of a person who is struggling to find peace in their life. The opening lines of the song seem to suggest that the person has been trying to bridge the gap between themselves and someone else, but has been unsuccessful. The mention of mountains and walls between them sets up the idea of obstacles, both physical and emotional, that are preventing them from finding peace.
As the song continues, it becomes clear that the person is dealing with a lot of pain and frustration. They observe a ball and chain growing each day, which could represent the burdens of daily life or difficult past experiences that are still affecting them. The line “Why is the world so damn unkind / To one so righteous in her mind” suggests that they feel they are a good person, but are struggling to understand why they are facing so much hardship.
The song ends on a note of uncertainty, with the person still searching for their peace of mind. The final lines reveal that someone has returned to their life, but the mention of a burned book suggests that their past may have to be reckoned with before they can truly move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Coming over mountains
Traveling a great distance to reach a destination
The pale beside the wall between us now
The contrast and tension between two individuals, who are separated by a physical barrier
Since I refuse to play alone
Not willing to take on a situation by oneself
It's always been another
Someone else causing the problems or difficulties in one's life
To do the damage you live everyday
The constant harm and struggles that one faces regularly
And leave you cursing for escape
Feeling trapped and desperate for a way out
Each day I see a ball and chain
The burden and weight that grows heavier with each passing moment
Grow a little more in grain
The gradual accumulation of stress and hardship
And watch your corner pain
Observing the agony and difficulty that one tries to hide
Say'in nothing
Remaining silent and not speaking out about one's struggles
Nothing's gonna change
Feeling hopeless and powerless to improve one's situation
Why is the world so damn unkind
Questioning the unfairness and suffering in the world
To one so righteous in her mind
Expressing confusion and frustration that even good people face hardship
The sun won't rise and shine
Feeling pessimistic and that good things won't happen
Will you never find your peace of mind
Doubting that one will ever find inner peace and contentment
My father couldn't bother
Describing a lack of responsibility or involvement from a family member
To play the kind of role the job required
Not fulfilling the expectations or duties of a role or job
Instead of trying he retired
Giving up or quitting before making an effort
What so much here to conquer
Questioning the meaning and purpose of one's struggles
To feel a long while so-called friends don't phone
Experiencing loneliness and disappointment that friends don't reach out
You know the pain is not their own
Recognizing that others don't understand or share one's suffering
Coming over mountains
Highlighting the extreme effort and distance needed to confront challenges
To feel the tension hiding in these walls
Sensing an underlying tension or conflict in one's environment
You see a trace of spirit fall
Observing the loss of hope or motivation in oneself or others
But now he's back to find his place again
Describing a return or attempt to regain a sense of belonging
Sorry but the book's been burned
Expressing regret and frustration that something important has been lost or destroyed
Your peace of mind
The desired state of inner calm and tranquility
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Written by: JAMES BRACKEN
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