Peace & Quiet
The Rifles Lyrics


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I don't see how another day's gonna make us change our minds
So why don't we go separate ways and save us a bit of time
We can't go on trying living behind this worn out and thin disguise
I don't want to try talking it out I don't need another fight
It just won't work when

All I want is a little peace and quiet
All I want is a little peace and quiet

I just don't wanna live this way cause lately were up all night
I can't speak freely when your in my face and I don't like to be unkind
But constantly you try and turn it around when clearly its black and white
Something's gone and now I'm feeling down cause I've been here a million times
It just won't work when

All I want is a little peace and quiet
All I want is a little peace and quiet

We can't go on trying living behind
This worn out and in disguise
I don't want to try talking it out
Yeah I don't need another fight
It just won't work when...

All I want is a little peace and quiet
All I want is a little peace and quiet

It's been so long since I had a lover
Here I stand alone without another

It's been so long since I had a lover
Here I stand alone without another

It's been so long since I had a lover
Here I stand alone without another

It's been so long since I had a lover
Here I stand alone





Now I'm all alone

Overall Meaning

The Rifles's song "Peace & Quiet" is a song about a couple who have been together for a long time, but are now faced with the fact that their relationship is not working out. The singer has come to the realization that they are not going to change their minds, and suggests that they go their separate ways. The relationship has become a source of stress and anxiety for the singer, who just wants a little peace and quiet. They are tired of constant arguments and feeling like they are walking on eggshells around their partner. The singer misses the simplicity of their life before the relationship, and longs for the quiet solitude of being alone.


The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and dissatisfaction with the relationship, as well as a desire for freedom and independence. The repetition of the phrase "All I want is a little peace and quiet" emphasizes the singer's longing for a simpler, more peaceful life. The repeated line "It's been so long since I had a lover, Here I stand alone without another" suggests that the singer is ready to move on from the relationship, despite the sadness of being alone.


Overall, "Peace & Quiet" is a poignant and introspective song about the complexities of relationships and the importance of prioritizing one's own happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't see how another day's gonna make us change our minds
The singer doesn't believe that time will solve their problems.


So why don't we go separate ways and save us a bit of time
The singer suggests that breaking up with their partner will save them both time and trouble.


We can't go on trying living behind this worn out and thin disguise
The singer feels that they can't keep pretending that everything is okay when it clearly isn't.


I don't want to try talking it out I don't need another fight
The artist doesn't want to talk about their problems because it always leads to arguments.


It just won't work when
The artist acknowledges that their relationship is beyond repair.


All I want is a little peace and quiet
The singer desires some space and time alone to think and decompress.


I just don't wanna live this way cause lately were up all night
The singer is tired of living in constant conflict with their partner, which has been affecting their sleep patterns.


I can't speak freely when your in my face and I don't like to be unkind
The artist feels uncomfortable expressing themselves when their partner is being confrontational, but they don't want to be mean either.


But constantly you try and turn it around when clearly its black and white
The artist feels that their partner always tries to twist the situation in their favor, even when it's obvious who's at fault.


Something's gone and now I'm feeling down cause I've been here a million times
The artist is feeling sad and defeated because they've been through this cycle of conflict and disappointment many times before.


It's been so long since I had a lover
The singer hasn't been in a healthy, fulfilling relationship in a while.


Here I stand alone without another
The artist is currently single and feeling lonely.




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Boondock Saint

These guys deserved so much bigger things. Love the music, meaning and vibe.

Kyach Distent

They still managed some top 30 albums despite being bigged up at all nor having any singles charting? How does this happen. Once a million years ago when the world had music, you had to SELL singles to SELL albums. Very sad and fake.

Luc4s B

"No Love Lost" is such a nostalgic album for me. This band are basically 5 whole years of my life.

Yido Harry

Me too sir. And I've just come back from watching them live at the shepherds Bush O2 a gig that was booked for 2020. Covid. Still love them.

06kickflip

Get a bit emotional listening to this era of music now haha. Getting old is weird trying to do it gracefully though

Thomas A

Without a doubt: one of their very best songs.  Incredible stuff.

WHUFC71

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in-the-anomaly

Have happily had this stuck in my head for a few days, after someone talking about appreciating the peace and quiet at their home. Was supposed to see you in some little UK town, but we missed the train out of London and all the rest were in the hundreds of pounds. Was sick over it, as we had tickets, but couldn't afford the train. Very underrated band. Love your discs, and I remember having to work to get them many a moon ago.

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Hermoso, hermoso. Paz y tranquilidad :)

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