Peace and Quiet
The Keep Running Lyrics


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The day ascends to bird song
Now sometimes I when I am strong
Well if I'm strong I prepare for
All the noise
Cuz I can't find
Peace and Quiet anymore

Now sun kissed walls hurt my head
And old sweet dreams are left for dead
Left them wondering if this
Is the end
Hell if I know
Hopes and dreams they come and go

If time stood still for just awhile
Well maybe then
I'd finally smile
From my soul
Not Just my face

Cuz love fills my heart
But anger fills my head
While I'm searching for what I
I ain't found yet

Why do I chose to bear a cross
And search for things I know are lost
Lost a long long time ago
Afraid so
Man I'm so afraid

Now out the door and on my way
But nothing calls out my name
My name it don't hold no weight
It's not the point
Hope I hear you say
Peace and quiet please someday

If I could heal or reconcile
Maybe then I'd finally smile
From my soul
Not just my face

Cuz love fills my heart
But anger fills my head
While I'm searching for what I
I ain't found yet
Oh no no
Still searching for what I
I ain't found yet
No no no




Oh I ain't
Found it yet

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Peace And Quiet" by The Keep Running explore the struggle of finding inner peace amidst the chaos of the world. The song begins with a description of the morning, as the day starts with the soothing sound of bird song. However, the singer acknowledges that even when they feel strong and prepared, they can't escape the noise around them and long for peace and quiet.


As the song progresses, the lyrics delve into the pain caused by external factors. The sunlight shining on the walls becomes overwhelming, and the joyous dreams of the past seem lost and forgotten. The singer questions whether this is the end, unsure of what the future holds. They express a desire for time to stand still, hoping that in a moment of stillness, a genuine smile will emerge from their soul, not just a superficial one.


The lyrics also touch on the contradictions within the singer, as they acknowledge that love fills their heart, but anger consumes their thoughts. They admit to searching for something that remains elusive, perhaps a sense of purpose or completeness. The line about bearing a cross and searching for things they know are lost represents the burden of carrying past disappointments and still seeking resolution. Yet, despite their fears and uncertainties, they continue forward, hoping for a day to come where peace and quiet will finally surround them.


Line by Line Meaning

The day ascends to bird song
As the day begins and the birds start singing, it represents a new beginning and the start of a hopeful journey.


Now sometimes I when I am strong
Occasionally, when I'm feeling empowered and confident in myself.


Well if I'm strong I prepare for
Because when I'm strong, I anticipate and ready myself for challenges and obstacles that may come my way.


All the noise
The constant distractions and disturbances that surround me.


Cuz I can't find
Because I haven't been able to discover or achieve.


Peace and Quiet anymore
The tranquility and serenity that used to exist in my life but is now absent.


Now sun kissed walls hurt my head
The bright, warm sunlight shining on the walls causes me physical discomfort and pain.


And old sweet dreams are left for dead
The dreams and aspirations I once had are now abandoned and forgotten, no longer having any life or hope.


Left them wondering if this
Leaving me with doubts and uncertainty about whether


Is the end
It marks the conclusion or the finality of something.


Hell if I know
I honestly have no idea or clue.


Hopes and dreams they come and go
One's aspirations and desires may appear and disappear over time, without any certainty or consistency.


If time stood still for just awhile
If time momentarily halted its progression.


Well maybe then
Perhaps in that scenario or circumstance.


I'd finally smile
I would experience genuine happiness and contentment.


From my soul
Not merely a superficial or temporary expression, but a deep-rooted feeling that resonates within me.


Not Just my face
Not solely a facade or a surface-level display of emotions.


Cuz love fills my heart
Because my heart is brimming with love and affection.


But anger fills my head
However, my mind is consumed by anger and frustration.


While I'm searching for what I
During the process of seeking and longing for something that


I ain't found yet
I haven't discovered or encountered yet.


Why do I chose to bear a cross
Why do I willingly carry the burden or hardships associated with a particular situation or choice?


And search for things I know are lost
And persistently seek for things that I am aware are already gone or unattainable.


Lost a long long time ago
Lost in the past, a significant amount of time has passed since their disappearance.


Afraid so
Regrettably, that is the truth.


Man I'm so afraid
My fear and apprehension are overwhelming.


Now out the door and on my way
Leaving my current place and embarking on a journey.


But nothing calls out my name
However, there is nothing that specifically attracts or beckons me.


My name it don't hold no weight
My identity or reputation doesn't carry any significance or influence.


It's not the point
The main focus or purpose is not centered around my name.


Hope I hear you say
I desire to hear you utter or express the words


Peace and quiet please someday
A plea or request for a future day characterized by tranquility and absence of disturbances.


If I could heal or reconcile
If I could find a way to mend or resolve conflicts and differences.


Maybe then I'd finally smile
Potentially, in that scenario, I would experience happiness or contentment.


From my soul
Not merely a superficial or temporary expression, but a deep-rooted feeling that resonates within me.


Not just my face
Not solely a facade or a surface-level display of emotions.


Cuz love fills my heart
Because my heart is brimming with love and affection.


But anger fills my head
However, my mind is consumed by anger and frustration.


While I'm searching for what I
During the process of seeking and longing for something that


I ain't found yet
I haven't discovered or encountered yet.


Oh no no
Expressing concern or worry about a situation.


Still searching for what I
Continuing the quest to find or achieve something that


I ain't found yet
I haven't discovered or encountered yet.


No no no
Emphasizing a denial or rejection of a certain statement or belief.


Oh I ain't
Oh, I haven't


Found it yet
Discovered or achieved it yet.




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Written by: Grant Jordan

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