Standing still but still moving
Lying down but not resting
Breathing air, suffocating
All the while, I’m debating
Life was never what I thought
Never what I wanted it to be
Had a plan, couldn’t follow
Had a dream, it was hollow
Everywhere felt like nowhere
Everything was so boring
Life was never what I wanted
Never what I thought
Until you came and turned it all around
Oh, you found the peace of me
It was missing; it was broken
You put soul into it
Oh, you found the whole of me
I was empty, now I’m better
All my peace is back together
Restless ways for a living
Fitting in ’cause I was driven
Saying yes when I meant no
Holding on, should’ve let go
I was scattered all around
Left shattered on the ground
You picked me up
All I wanted was a little bit of hope
Couldn’t find it
You showed me something
That I never knew I owned
You put a light to it
Oh, you found the peace of me
It was missing; it was broken
You put soul into it
Oh, you found the whole of me
I was empty, now I’m better
‘Cause you pieced me back together
What a life, always tried
What a life, lived without you
Don’t leave me, and I won’t
Fall apart, I won’t leave you
And it’s cold and I’m blind
And I would and it feels good
What a waste on my mind
Everytime, all the time
Oh, you found the whole of me
It was missing; it was broken
You put soul into it
Oh, you found the whole of me
I was empty, now I’m better
‘Cause you pieced me back together
Finding Wholeness Through Love
“Peace Of Me” by Natasha Bedingfield is a heartfelt reflection on personal struggle and the transformative power of love. The song captures a journey from restlessness, emptiness, and self-doubt to healing and wholeness. Bedingfield’s lyrics detail moments of feeling lost and incomplete, using metaphors like suffocating while breathing and being shattered on the ground. The turning point comes with the arrival of someone who brings light, hope, and restoration—”you found the peace of me.” This person helps mend the broken parts, making the narrator feel whole again. The song beautifully illustrates how genuine connection and support can piece together even the most scattered soul.
Song Credits
- Artist: Natasha Bedingfield
- Songwriters: Natasha Bedingfield, [Songwriter information not provided]
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