Slow
Gentle Robot Lyrics
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Am I reading this all wrong
But when you smile then I know it was worth believing
And the feeling was so strong, but
Slowly your love starts to fade
I notice it die by the day
In my mind it unwinds all my thoughts perceiving
What I feared all along
At a glance we advance in our plight achieving
What was written in my song, but
Slowly our world starts to change
Infected by words cold and grey
Oohoo baby, how my mind keeps making things up baby
I can't stop the feeling
Oohoo baby, how my mind keeps making things up baby
I can't stop the feeling
Oohoo baby, how my mind keeps making things up baby
I can't stop the feeling
Oohoo baby, how my mind keeps making things up baby
I can't stop the feeling
The lyrics of Gentle Robot's song "Slow" speak of a relationship deteriorating over time. The singer wonders if they are misinterpreting the signs or if their partner is really losing interest. The chorus repeats the phrase, "Oohoo baby, how my mind keeps making things up baby / I can't stop the feeling," indicating the overwhelming anxiety that comes with uncertainty and doubt.
The first verse hints at the initial excitement of the relationship, with the singer believing in their love and feeling strong emotions when their partner smiles. However, as time passes, the love slowly fades away and the singer can feel it slipping away day by day. They become increasingly paranoid, overanalyzing every interaction and interpreting subtle cues as evidence of their partner's waning affection.
The second verse describes how the relationship has been infected by "words cold and grey," likely indicating communication breakdown or the introduction of negativity and tension. The singer reminisces about the early days of their romance when things were easier and more carefree, and how they are struggling to reconcile those memories with the present reality. The repetition of the chorus highlights the intensity of their feelings and the inability to shake off the anxiety.
Overall, the song captures the pain and confusion that can come with a relationship falling apart. The lyrics are poignant and relatable, speaking to anyone who has experienced the heartbreak of a deteriorating bond.
Line by Line Meaning
Take it slow with the flow are my eyes deceiving
I'm unsure if I should proceed cautiously or not
Am I reading this all wrong
Maybe I am misunderstanding the situation
But when you smile then I know it was worth believing
Your smile reassures me that everything is okay
And the feeling was so strong, but
I had strong emotions, but they are starting to fade
Slowly your love starts to fade
Your love for me is slowly disappearing
I notice it die by the day
I see the love fading more and more every day
In my mind it unwinds all my thoughts perceiving
I keep replaying everything in my mind, trying to understand
What I feared all along
My worst fears are coming true
At a glance we advance in our plight achieving
We were making progress towards our goals at one point
What was written in my song, but
My hopes were high, but they did not come true
Slowly our world starts to change
Our relationship dynamic is shifting
Infected by words cold and grey
Negative words are influencing our relationship
Oohoo baby, how my mind keeps making things up baby
I keep overthinking and imagining scenarios
I can't stop the feeling
I can't shake this feeling of uncertainty
Oohoo baby, how my mind keeps making things up baby
My mind is fixated on negative thoughts
I can't stop the feeling
I can't control my emotions
Oohoo baby, how my mind keeps making things up baby
My thoughts are running rampant and causing me anxiety
I can't stop the feeling
I am unable to calm down and ease my worries
Oohoo baby, how my mind keeps making things up baby
My mind is creating scenarios that haven't even happened
I can't stop the feeling
I can't help the way I am feeling right now
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Written by: Ibrahim Sheikh
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