Peace and Quiet
the i.l.y's Lyrics
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You don′t like it
Peace and quiet
You don't like it
I used to get on so hardcore
Now I wanna touch you at the festival
I knew you were the nobody′s lady
Daylight savings and I feel it again
Like your statuette after dead
I saw it now so I could see it then
It fails without or it fails within
Don't just get me over with
Vacuums and outfits
Don't just get me over with
Vacuums and outfits
Peace and quiet
You don′t like it
Peace and quiet
You don′t like it
Now I pick up my phone at tower of this house
Ego to the water till the sun comes out
Now tower includes do whatever I say
The tower of drought till the rain has its way
I need to let a new person know me
Finalize this sentence for me
Snap the succulents in your lap
Exclude the stance, I see you back
In a booth with vegetarian thinking
All of this bamboo and it's still blinking
Keep it on the bright side baby
I never safe bet the sound his making
Don′t just get me over with
Vacuums and outfits
Don't just get me over with
Vacuums and outfits
Peace and quiet
You don′t like it
Peace and quiet
You don't like it
Now I pick up my phone at tower of this house
People use water till sun comes out
Now tower includes whatever I say
The tower of drought rings how it′s played
Oh baby come on, come on
The song "Peace and quiet" by the i.l.y's is a post-punk, experimental track that speaks about the contradiction between the desire for peace and quiet and the need for stimulation and excitement. The lyrics suggest the difficulty of simply enjoying a moment of tranquility without getting bored, as the line "Peace and quiet/ You don't like it" indicates. The song starts with the singer reminiscing about old times when he was more radical and rebellious, and now he longs to be closer to someone at a festival. He acknowledges the woman he admires as a "nobody's lady," someone who stands out above all who are crazy. The singer sees her as a beacon of hope, almost as if her presence can transmute the craziness of the world into something manageable.
The chorus, "Don't just get me over with/ Vacuums and outfits," could be interpreted as a desire not to be dismissed or pushed aside as superficial, as if the singer wants more than just a surface-level interaction. In any case, he feels compelled to keep himself stimulated and relevant to others, despite the allure of peace and quiet. The second verse addresses the issue of control and power, where the singer now has more control and influence over others, as reflected in the line "Now tower includes do whatever I say." The tower, in this case, could be a symbol of the singer's power, or a metaphorical representation of his current situation. However, he acknowledges that his power is limited, as represented by the tower of drought that rings how it's played. In the final lines, the singer invites someone to join him, as if he wants to share the experience of sound and music with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Peace and quiet
A state of calm and tranquility.
You don't like it
You dislike it.
I used to get on so hardcore
I used to be very passionate and intense about something.
Now I wanna touch you at the festival
I now want to connect with you on a deeper level when we're out having fun.
I knew you were the nobody's lady
I knew you didn't belong to anyone and were independent.
Doing on the stand above all things crazy
You're confident and rising above all the chaos.
Daylight savings and I feel it again
The time shift affects me emotionally again.
Like your statuette after dead
You look stiff and lifeless.
I saw it now so I could see it then
I finally see the truth that was always there.
It fails without or it fails within
Something can either fall apart externally or internally.
Don't just get me over with
Don't just forget about me.
Vacuums and outfits
Material things that don't bring true happiness.
Now I pick up my phone at tower of this house
I'm using technology to communicate from home.
Ego to the water till the sun comes out
I'm willing to humble myself and wait for the right time.
Now tower includes do whatever I say
I have the power now and can make decisions for myself.
The tower of drought till the rain has its way
I will endure the dry spell until hope arrives.
I need to let a new person know me
I need to open up to someone new.
Finalize this sentence for me
Help me come to a conclusion.
Snap the succulents in your lap
Be decisive and take action.
Exclude the stance, I see you back
Leave behind your stubbornness and I'll support you.
In a booth with vegetarian thinking
Surrounded by people with idealistic, peaceful beliefs.
All of this bamboo and it's still blinking
Even something seemingly steady and unbreakable can falter.
Keep it on the bright side baby
Stay optimistic and positive.
I never safe bet the sound his making
I never underestimate the impact of someone's words.
Writer(s): Zachary Charles Hill, Andrew Morin
Contributed by Andrew Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics (credit to Genius):
{Chorus}
Peace and quiet
You don't like it
Peace and quiet
You don't like it
{Verse 1}
I used to get on so hardcore
Now I wanna touch you at the festival
I knew you were the nobody's lady
Doing on the stand above all things crazy
Daylight savings and I feel it again
Like your statuette after dead
I saw it now so I could see it then
It fails without or it fails within
{Pre-Chorus}
Don't just get me over with
Vacuums and outfits
Don't just get me over with
Vacuums and outfits
{Chorus}
Peace and quiet
You don't like it
Peace and quiet
You don't like it
Now I pick up my phone at tower of this house
Ego to the water till the sun comes out
Now tower includes do whatever I say
The tower of drought till the rain has its way
{Verse 2}
I need to let a new person know me
Finalize this sentence for me
Snap the succulents in your lap
Exclude the stance, I see you back
In a booth with vegetarian thinking
All of this bamboo and it's still blinking
Keep it on the bright side baby
I never safe bet the sound his making
{Pre-Chorus}
Don't just get me over with
Vacuums and outfits
Don't just get me over with
Vacuums and outfits
{Chorus}
Peace and quiet
You don't like it
Peace and quiet
You don't like it
Now I pick up my phone at tower of this house
People use water till sun comes out
Now tower includes whatever I say
The tower of drought rings how it's played
{Outro}
Oh baby come on, come on
Oh baby come on, come on
Oh baby come on, come on
Oh baby come on, come on
@lozz3rs
"Shall we release another album?"
"Yeah lol"
@kittyairsoft
underrated post
@blueiceani6833
not anymore
@Ryokon101
ahahahahahhahaha
@misanthrope2940
Poignant Pursuit
Or a spilling out and onto the page from the creative minds of Z Hill and company
@yesterdayspapers6057
*****
and it hurts
@aboutmybluestrips
The song seems like it's from a band you see for 5$ which isn't a bad thing
@solutor102
lol yes.
@imDezrt
hahaha this is so accurate I'm dying
@exile1583
Thank you Zach and Andy for all you have done for music and me personally. Really opened my mind to a lot of new concepts and i think im better spiritually for it. Much love guys