I Gotta Find Peace of Mind
| "I Gotta Find Peace of Mind" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Lauryn Hill | |
| from the album MTV Unplugged No. 2.0 | |
| Released | May 7, 2002 |
| Recorded | July 21, 2001 |
| Venue | MTV Studios, Times Square, New York City |
| Genre | Folk |
| Length | 9:21 |
| Label | Columbia |
| Songwriter(s) | Lauryn Hill |
| Producer(s) | Alex Coletti |
"I Gotta Find Peace of Mind" is a song performed live by American singer and rapper Lauryn Hill, released in 2002 as part of her live album MTV Unplugged No. 2.0. Delivered solo with an acoustic guitar as part of her MTV Unplugged set, the nine-minute track incorporates elements of folk and soul and explores themes of spiritual reflection, emotional fatigue, and the pursuit of clarity. The performance gradually escalates in intensity, culminating in an emotional moment during which Hill cries on stage.
Critics described "I Gotta Find Peace of Mind" as introspective, noting its emotional delivery. The track has appeared in curated playlists related to mental health and personal healing, and has been referenced by artists and scholars for its approach to vulnerability and its deviation from conventional performance norms. In 2018, elements of the song were sampled in A$AP Rocky's "Purity", featuring Frank Ocean.