Slow Down
Third Day Lyrics


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Tell me to slow down if you think
That the road that I'm ons' goin' nowhere
Tell me to slow down if you know
That I'm goin' to fast for my own good.
Tell me to slow down
If the way is leadin' to a dead end
Tell me to slow down turn around
Let me change the way I'm goin'.

Oh, I don't want to let go
Of all the things that I know
Are keepin' me away from my life.
Oh, I don't want to slow down.
No, I don't want to look around,
But I can't seem to work it out,
So help me God.

Tell me to slow down if you see
That I'm runnin' to fast in the wrong race.
Tell me to slow down if you think
That I can't keep up with my own pace.
Tell me to slow down cause you know
If there's ever any question
Tell me to slow down, turn around
Let me change my direction.

Oh, I don't want to let go
Of all the things that I know
Are keepin' me away from my life.
Oh, I don't want to slow down.
No, I don't want to look around,
But I can't seem to work it out,
So help me God.

Oh tell me to slow down
Oh tell me to slow down now
Oh tell me to slow down

Oh, I don't want to let go
Of all the things that I know
Are keepin' me away from my life.
Oh, I don't want to slow down.
No, I don't want to look around,
But I can't seem to work it out,
So help me God.

Oh, I don't want to slow down.
No, I don't want to look around,
But I can't seem to work it out,
So help me God.

Tell me to slow down.




Tell me to slow down.
Tell me to slow down.

Overall Meaning

The song "Slow Down" by Third Day is about someone who is moving too fast in life and needs someone to tell them to take things slower before they go too far. The first verse talks about how if someone knows that the road they're on is going nowhere, they should speak up and tell the person to slow down. Similarly, if the person is moving too fast for their own good, they should be told to slow down. The chorus talks about the singer's struggle to let go of their habits and take it slow. They know that they are keeping themselves from living their life to the fullest, but it's hard for them to change on their own. They need God's help to slow down and take a step back.


The second verse talks about how the person needs to slow down if they are "running too fast" in the wrong race. This means that they might be chasing after something that they shouldn't be, like material possessions, fame, or money. They need to take a step back and think about what really matters to them. If someone thinks that the person can't keep up with their own pace, they should tell them to slow down. The bridge of the song repeats the plea to God for help and guidance in slowing down and changing direction.


Line by Line Meaning

Tell me to slow down if you think
If you believe that I am moving too quickly and my path is leading nowhere, please tell me to reduce my speed.


That the road that I'm ons' goin' nowhere
I am worried that I may be on a path that is not leading me anywhere.


Tell me to slow down if you know
If you have knowledge that I am moving too fast for my own good, please tell me to take it easy.


That I'm goin' to fast for my own good.
I am concerned that I may be moving too quickly and not taking good care of myself.


Tell me to slow down
Please suggest that I reduce my speed.


If the way is leadin' to a dead end
I am afraid that my current path may eventually lead me to a dead end.


Tell me to slow down turn around
If I am headed in the wrong direction and it is clear that I need to change course, please advise me to slow down and turn back.


Let me change the way I'm goin'.
I am open to changing my path and direction completely.


Oh, I don't want to let go
I am reluctant to step away from my current situation and habits.


Of all the things that I know
I have strong attachments to my current way of life and the things that I know well.


Are keepin' me away from my life.
I fear that staying on my current path may prevent me from living my true life and achieving my goals.


Oh, I don't want to slow down.
I am resistant to the idea of slowing down or taking a break.


No, I don't want to look around,
I am hesitant to take a step back and reassess my situation.


But I can't seem to work it out,
I am struggling to find a solution or a clear way forward.


So help me God.
I am seeking divine guidance or assistance to help me find my way.


Tell me to slow down if you see
If you notice that I am running too fast and running in the wrong direction, please tell me to slow down.


That I'm runnin' to fast in the wrong race.
I am concerned that I may be competing in the wrong race or pursuing the wrong goals too quickly.


Tell me to slow down cause you know
If you understand that my current speed will not help me arrive at my destination or goals, please prompt me to reduce my pace.


If there's ever any question
If you are ever in doubt or unsure about my path, please do not hesitate to speak up.


Let me change my direction.
I am willing to change my course or direction as necessary.


Oh tell me to slow down
Please urge me to take it easy and reduce my pace.


Oh tell me to slow down now
I need your help to take a step back and lower my speed immediately.


Tell me to slow down.
Please advise me to reduce my speed and take a more careful approach.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROGER ATHELSTON DRAKES, DIANE JOSEPH, PAUL POWELL

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