Peace
The Sams Lyrics


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I see you in the morning
Feel your fingers in my hair
Sometimes I still pretend you're there

It hits me without warning
Your reflection walking by
But I know it's only in my mind
Will you show me the piece of my heart I've been missing?
Won't you give me the part of myself that I can't get back?
Will you show me the piece of my heart I've been missing?
'Cause I'd kill for you
And darling you know that

So I'll light up a cigarette
I'll drink it down 'til there's nothing left
'Cause I sure can't get no sleep
And Lord knows there's no relief
You held my heart in your fingertips
So now I drown in my bitterness
Oh, I can't get no sleep
And I sure won't, I sure won't find no peace
No peace

All that I am asking
Is for a little clarity
That's all that really matters to me

In and out of focus
Tears are in my eyes
We're burning down the bridges this time

Will you show me the piece of my heart I've been missing?
Won't you give me the part of myself that I can't get back?
Will you show me the piece of my heart I've been missing?
'Cause I'd kill for you
And darling you know that

So I'll light up a cigarette
I'll drink it down 'til there's nothing left
'Cause I sure can't get no sleep
And Lord knows there's no relief
You held my heart in your fingertips
So now I drown in my bitterness
Oh, I can't get no sleep
And I sure won't, I sure won't find no

I used to find comfort in your arms
Caught up in the wonder of your charms
I'll cry for you, I'll cry for you
I'd lie for you, I'd lie for you
But I don't even know you anymore

So I'll light up a cigarette
I'll drink it down 'til there's nothing left
'Cause I sure can't get no sleep
And Lord knows there's no relief
You held my heart in your fingertips
So now I drown in my bitterness
Oh, I can't get no sleep
And I sure won't, I sure won't find no peace

Sure won't find no peace
Will you give me the piece
Will you give me the piece of my heart?




Will you give me the piece
Will you give me the piece of my heart?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Sam's song "Peace" tell a story of heartbreak and the struggle to move on from a past love. The singer of the song is haunted by memories of their former lover, feeling their presence even when they are not there. They lament the loss of a piece of their heart and ask if their ex-lover can give it back. It's a plea for clarity and closure so they can find peace and move on with their life.


The lyrics convey a sense of loneliness and desperation. The singer is unable to sleep and finds no relief from their pain. They turn to smoking and drinking to numb their feelings, but it doesn't help. The refrain "I can't get no sleep" reinforces the idea that the singer is trapped in their own thoughts and unable to move on.


The bridge of the song is particularly poignant, with the singer reminiscing about the times when they were happy with their partner. They would cry and lie for them, but now they feel like they don't even know them anymore. This sense of loss is palpable throughout the song and creates a sense of emotional depth.


Overall, the lyrics to "Peace" are a powerful meditation on heartbreak and loss. They capture the pain of moving on from a past love and the struggle to find closure.


Line by Line Meaning

I see you in the morning
The singer still thinks about their past lover every morning and misses their presence.


Feel your fingers in my hair
The singer still remembers the touch of their past lover and wishes to feel it again.


Sometimes I still pretend you're there
The singer imagines their past lover's presence to cope with their absence.


It hits me without warning
The singer is affected by memories of their past lover unexpectedly.


Your reflection walking by
The sight of someone who resembles their past lover triggers memories for the singer.


But I know it's only in my mind
The singer is aware that their memories are not reality.


Will you show me the piece of my heart I've been missing?
The singer asks their past lover if they can help fill the void left in their heart.


Won't you give me the part of myself that I can't get back?
The singer asks their past lover if they can return the part of themselves that was lost after the breakup.


'Cause I'd kill for you
The singer expresses their intense feelings of love for their past lover.


And darling you know that
The singer believes their past lover understands their deep love for them.


So I'll light up a cigarette
The singer turns to smoking to cope with their emotions.


I'll drink it down 'til there's nothing left
The singer drinks to the point of excess to numb their pain.


'Cause I sure can't get no sleep
The singer's emotions keep them up at night.


And Lord knows there's no relief
The singer is unable to find any solace from their heartache.


You held my heart in your fingertips
The singer's past lover had control of their heart and emotions.


So now I drown in my bitterness
The singer is consumed with feelings of resentment towards their past lover.


Oh, I can't get no sleep
The singer's emotions keep them from getting rest.


And I sure won't, I sure won't find no peace
The singer believes they cannot find peace from their emotions.


All that I am asking
The singer is making a simple request.


Is for a little clarity
The singer wants some understanding or explanation.


That's all that really matters to me
The singer expresses the importance of their request.


In and out of focus
The singer's emotions cause them to lose focus.


Tears are in my eyes
The singer is crying due to their emotions.


We're burning down the bridges this time
The relationship is ending for good.


I used to find comfort in your arms
The singer used to feel safe and secure with their past lover.


Caught up in the wonder of your charms
The singer was once mesmerized by their past lover's charm.


I'll cry for you, I'll cry for you
The singer is crying for the loss of their past lover.


I'd lie for you, I'd lie for you
The singer was willing to make sacrifices for their past lover.


But I don't even know you anymore
The singer feels like their past lover has become a stranger.


Sure won't find no peace
The singer is still struggling to find peace from their emotions.


Will you give me the piece
The singer repeats their request for their past lover's help.


Will you give me the piece of my heart?
The singer wants their past lover to help fill the void in their heart.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Abbey Smith, James Napier, Sam Smith

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@odontuyabatbileg3837

So I'll light up a cigarette
I'll drink it down 'til there's nothing left
'Cause I sure can't get no sleep
And Lord knows there's no relief
You held my heart in your fingertips
So now I drown in my bitterness
Oh, I can't get no sleep
And I sure won't, I sure won't find no peace
No peace



All comments from YouTube:

@denisewelch3351

Still Listening in 2024. And lovin it! ❤

@jackyray6088

One of the most underrated songs ever. Should of been on the radio all day when it came out

@erikalewerenz1667

Definitely underrated...one of my absolute favorites by him

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Them*

@sbongakonkemaphumulo3192

Sam Smith’s pronouns are they/them

@dandydianavanross4716

My favourite comment❤❤❤😢😢😢

@Michellesoe214

Yesss until now I'm still listening to this song

@freddysamo9878

This song hits me real good. certainly one of my favorite Sam Smith songs. A very soulful song.

@itskhilti6029

It hits when he says I used to find comfort in your arms. ❤

@thepamela050

Yebba compliments Sam and they sound great together.

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