Peace of Mind
Boston
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Now if you're feelin' kinda low 'bout the dues you've been paying Future's coming much too slow And you want to run but somehow you just keep on stayin' Can't decide on which way to go Yeah, yeah, yeah I understand about indecision But I don't care if I get behind People livin' in competition All I want is to have my peace of mind, yeah, whoa Now you're climbin' to the top of the company ladder Hope it doesn't take too long Can'tcha you see there'll come a day when it won't matter? Come a day when you'll be gone, whoa I understand about indecision But I don't care if I get behind People livin' in competition All I want is to have my peace of mind Take a look ahead, take a look ahead, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Now everybody's got advice they just keep on givin' Doesn't mean too much to me Lots of people out to make-believe they're livin' Can't decide who they should be, whoa I understand about indecision But I don't care if I get behind People livin' in competition All I want is to have my peace of mind Take a look ahead, take a look ahead, look ahead
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Written by: T. SCHOLZ
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
12 facts about this song
Release Information"Peace of Mind" was released on August 25, 1976, as part of Boston's self-titled debut album.
|
Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial hit, peaking at number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1977.
|
Song Theme"Peace of Mind" is about the yearning for personal freedom and the desire to escape the pressures of a corporate lifestyle for a more peaceful, content existence.
|
Band CompositionBoston was essentially a studio project centered around the talents of guitarist, keyboardist, songwriter, and producer Tom Scholz.
|
SongwritingThough sung by Brad Delp, "Peace of Mind" was actually written by Tom Scholz, the band's founder, and principal songwriter.
|
Live PerformancesEven though Boston wasn’t a heavily touring band, "Peace of Mind" has remained a staple in their live setlists since its release.
|
Instrumental TechniqueThe song, like many of Boston’s tracks, is noted for its layered guitar harmonies and technically proficient solos.
|
Album SuccessThe debut album was a huge success, selling over 25 million copies worldwide, and ranked as one of the best-selling debut albums in U.S. history. It includes some of the band's biggest hits, one of which is "Peace of Mind".
|
Popularity"Peace of Mind" remains one of Boston's most popular songs and is still frequently played on classic rock radio stations.
|
InfluenceThe song, and Boston's sound as a whole, had a strong influence on the development of the pop-influenced sound of hard rock and arena rock in the late 70s and beyond.
|
Licensing"Peace of Mind" has also been licensed for use in a number of TV shows, movies, and video games, further increasing its exposure and popularity.
|
Song DurationThe track duration is about 4 minutes and 55 seconds, considered standard for rock songs in the 1970s.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Peace of Mind Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 21 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/32047795/Boston/Peace+of+Mind>.
Discuss the Peace of Mind Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In