Lyrics
Verse 1
I don't want to be afraid
Every time I face the waves
I don't want to be afraid
I don't want to be afraid
I don't want to fear the storm
Just because I hear it roar
I don't want to fear the storm
I don't want to fear the storm
Chorus
Peace be still
Say the word and I will
Set my feet upon the sea
Till I'm dancing in the deep
Peace be still
You are here so it is well
Even when my eyes can't see
I will trust the voice that speaks
Verse 2
I'm not gonna be afraid
'Cause these waves are only waves
I'm not gonna be afraid
No, I'm not gonna be afraid
And I'm not gonna fear the storm
You are greater than its roar
Oh, I'm not gonna fear the storm
No, I'm not gonna fear at all
Chorus
Peace be still
Say the word and I will
Set my feet upon the sea
Till I'm dancing in the deep
Peace be still
You are here so it is well
Even when my eyes can't see
I will trust the voice that speaks
Chorus 2
Peace, peace over me
Bridge
Let faith rise up
O heart believe
Let faith rise up in me
Let faith rise up
O heart believe
Let faith rise up in me
Let faith rise up
O heart believe
Let faith rise up in me
Let faith rise up
O heart believe
Let faith rise up in me
Chorus
Peace be still
Say the word and I will
Set my feet upon the sea
Till I'm dancing in the deep
Peace be still
You are here so it is well
Even when my eyes can't see
I will trust the voice that speaks
Chorus 2
Peace, peace over me
Peace, peace over me
Outro
Peace over me
You speak peace
You speak peace
Over me
You speak peace
You speak peace
You speak peace
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
Peace Be Still frames fear as a storm confronted by the presence and authority of God. Its verses acknowledge the instinct to be afraid when waves rise and thunder is heard, then answer that fear with trust. The chorus combines two Gospel scenes: Christ commanding the storm to be still and Peter stepping onto the water at Christ’s word. These images support the lyric’s movement from anxious sight toward faith in the voice that speaks peace.
The bridge turns that movement into a repeated prayer for faith to rise. Peace is presented not as the absence of visible trouble, but as confidence that God remains present and greater than the storm. The phrase “it is well” also conveys settled trust even when circumstances cannot yet be understood. By ending with repeated declarations of peace, the song keeps attention on divine authority rather than fear. Its message is a confession that Christ’s presence can steady a troubled heart while the waves are still in view.
Related Scripture
- Mark 4:39 Jesus rebukes the wind and commands the sea to be still, and the storm becomes calm.
- Matthew 14:28-29 At Jesus’ command, Peter steps out of the boat and walks toward him on the water.
- Isaiah 26:3 Isaiah associates steadfast trust in God with perfect peace.