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Peace

By Koryn Hawthorne + Jonathan McReynolds

1,449 views Jul 13, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Koryn Hawthorne and Jonathan McReynolds sing about the importance of protecting one's peace in relationships. The song reflects on a friendship that turned romantic and became unhealthy, leading to a decision to walk away for the sake of emotional well-being. The lyrics emphasize valuing time and energy, and the need to prioritize peace above all. There is a clear spiritual undertone as the singers affirm that God comes first, which guides their choices. The message is about setting boundaries and choosing peace, rooted in faith and self-respect.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

We started off as close friends

Where do I begin?

We were moving on too fast

Fallin' deep in

You know we had a good run

But everything must change

'Cause you ain't been so good for my energy

So I'ma have to walk away

I know that no one's perfect really but I value all my time

Not to say that you ain't worthy but I really can't play with mine


So I gotta hold on to my peace

'Cause I can't get it back when from nobody once it's all gone

(When it's all gone it's all gone)

Gotta protect all of my peace

I can feel it in my soul when it ain't right it's all wrong

(When it's all wrong it's all wrong) (Yeah)


We should've stayed just close friends

Beginning of the end

Maybe I made too many keys to my heart

And I let the wrong one in

See you don't want no one to hold you back

If that's what it is then I'll leave you

And you don't want no regrets

And I don't want them either

So

I know that no one's perfect really but I value all my time

Not to say that you ain't worthy but I really can't play with mine


So I gotta hold on to my peace

'Cause I can't get it back when from nobody once it's all gone

(When it's all gone it's all gone)

Gotta' protect all of my peace

I can feel it in my soul when it ain't right it's all wrong

(When it's all wrong it's all wrong) (Yeah)


See I don't care who it is remember this

Always keep your

Peace first

Peace first

Peace first

Yeah, see here's the thing about it

And you gotta' respect it (in my life I know that)

He's first

He's first

He's first


So I gotta hold on to my peace

'Cause I can't get it back when from nobody once it's all gone

(When it's all gone it's all gone)

Gotta' protect all of my peace

I can feel it in my soul when it ain't right it's all wrong

(When it's all wrong ? it's all wrong) (Yeah)

So I gotta' hold on to my peace

'Cause I can't get it back when from nobody once it's all gone

(When it's all gone it's all gone)

Gotta' protect all of my peace

I can feel it in my soul when it ain't right it's all wrong

(When it's all wrong it's all wrong) (Yeah)


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