Peace and Love

Lexter's song 'Peace and Love' delves into the emotional landscape of loneliness and the search for solace through imagination and connection. The opening lines, 'My Imagination makes me feel alright,' suggest that the singer finds comfort in his thoughts, especially when physical closeness is unattainable. This sets the stage for a narrative where the protagonist grapples with feelings of isolation, yearning for a sense of belonging and emotional intimacy. The lyrics 'I know now here, I feel alone, I don't feel your mind' highlight the disconnect he feels, emphasizing the void left by the absence of a significant other.

The chorus serves as a beacon of hope and a call to action, with the repeated lines 'Can't you see, I'll set you free' and 'Can't you see, is Where I wanna be.' These lines suggest a desire to break free from the chains of loneliness and to find a place of mutual understanding and emotional freedom. The metaphor 'The loneliness is like a people on journey: peace and love' encapsulates the idea that the journey through loneliness can be mitigated by the ideals of peace and love, which act as guiding lights.

In the latter part of the song, the lyrics 'Your conversation makes me feel uptight' and 'I look around but I can't see the light' further explore the theme of disconnection and the struggle to find meaningful interaction. However, the repeated invocation of 'peace and love' throughout the song serves as a mantra, a reminder of the ultimate goal. The song concludes on a hopeful note, with the singer expressing a sense of relief and optimism, 'Feel alright, feel alright, Your way, your way, so know you got, Feel alright.' This ending suggests that despite the challenges, the pursuit of peace and love remains a powerful and uplifting journey.