Mary Jane Knight – “Exhale of Peace” | Tiny Desk Contest 2026

Описание: Thank you for listening and for taking the time to consider my song. It is truly an honor to share this music with you.

I wrote the words to “Exhale of Peace” while sitting by a holy well in Ireland, as I wrestled with the pain, struggle, hope, and beauty in my life. My dream as an artist is to sing from my soul for the world, in hopes that I might make a small difference and help the world heal.

My work centers around the belief that our voices can heal, connect, and free us—both individually and collectively.

Whether or not this song is chosen, I would love to connect with anyone who resonates with this mission. Thank you for listening,
Sending love and light🔥

💜 Learn more and connect with me:
Website: https://www.maryjaneknight.com
Email: [email protected]

Videographer | Ian Bennett
Website: https://ianbe.com/
Email: [email protected]

Lyrics – Exhale of Peace

The sound of peace
Birdsong, breeze, and bees
A blanket through the trees
Singing songs of life
Exhale of leaves
My heart calling for peace

Why must I strain
Why can I not trust
The peace to wrap me in her arms
Trying so hard, working so much
When all I really want is peace

The world, it seems
Is falling on its knees
So weak from hate and greed
The breath in me begins to freeze
Until love sings to me

Ooooh…

It’s not for me
To beg on my knees
To work so hard to please
All that I need is right here in me
The exhale of peace

All that I am is all that I need
All that I am is all that I need
All that I need is right here in me
The exhale of peace

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