Should’ve Lost Mind

Lyrics

Written by Carl Hicks Jr.

I Should’ve Lost My Mind

[Intro]

I should’ve lost my mind
But peace kept me

I should’ve walked away
But grace held me

I should’ve gave up
But the Lord stepped in

And I’m still here

[Verse 1]

I had nights I couldn’t sleep
Just staring at the wall
Trying to be strong
While I was feeling small

I had bills on the table
Pressure on my name
Smiling around people
While I carried private pain

I prayed with no words
Just tears on my face
But the Lord understood me
And covered me with grace

[Chorus]

I should’ve lost my mind
But peace kept my mind
When trouble got heavy
Peace kept my mind

I should’ve lost my mind
But the Lord stood by
He held me together
When I wanted to cry

I’m still here
By mercy and grace
I should’ve lost my mind
But peace took its place

[Verse 2]

I had people walk away
When I needed them most
Had to encourage myself
When my heart felt broke

I had questions in my spirit
I didn’t understand
But the Lord kept holding
My life in His hand

It didn’t change overnight
But I made it through
And every morning I woke up
Mercy was brand new

[Chorus]

I should’ve lost my mind
But peace kept my mind
When trouble got heavy
Peace kept my mind

I should’ve lost my mind
But the Lord stood by
He held me together
When I wanted to cry

I’m still here
By mercy and grace
I should’ve lost my mind
But peace took its place

[Bridge]

Peace in my bedroom
Peace in my car
Peace when I wondered
If I’d make it this far

Peace in the waiting
Peace in the fight
Peace when I cried
In the middle of the night

[Call and Response]

Leader:
What kept your mind?

Choir:
Peace kept my mind

Leader:
Who held you close?

Choir:
The Lord held me

Leader:
Did you make it through?

Choir:
I made it through

Leader:
Why are you still here?

Choir:
Mercy kept me

[Vamp]

Peace kept me
Peace kept me
Peace kept my mind

Peace kept me
Peace kept me
Peace kept my mind

I’m still here
Peace kept me

I’m still standing
Peace kept me

I’m still singing
Peace kept me

Peace kept my mind

[Final Vamp]

I should’ve lost it
But He held me

I should’ve broke down
But He kept me

I should’ve let go
But He caught me

Peace kept my mind
Peace kept my mind

[Outro]

I should’ve lost my mind
But peace kept me

I should’ve walked away
But grace held me

I’m still here
By mercy and grace