Slow
13 Faces Lyrics
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That's where my life had died
It's like I'm never wanted
Why me, why me, why is it always me
Institution
that's where my childhood died
It's like they love to hate me
I'd die for another life
Patience is my new best friend
I never forgot you
I'm planning my vengeance
Slow
Deconstruction
That's where my concience died
You see I need them tortured
Make 'em bleed, make 'em bleed, God, make 'em bleed
Retribution
That's where my anger lies
You see I've waited so long
Here I come, Here I come, Here I fucking come
The lyrics of Slow by 13 Faces are dark and intense. The song talks about a individual who is filled with anger, pain and a desire for vengeance due to the abuse he has suffered throughout his life. The first two verses speak about the two institutions that have destroyed the singer. The first one being "Procreation" - this refers to the place where he was conceived and where his parents never wanted him. The second being "Institution" - referring to an institution such as a school or a church where he was treated with hostility and hated by his peers. The singer feels unwanted and unloved, and it has affected him to the point where he wishes for another life.
The chorus of the song talks about how the singer is planning his revenge. He has lost his conscience and has become a person who wants to torture others. He wants to make those who have hurt him, bleed. He feels that he has waited long enough for his time to come and when it does, he is going to come for them full force.
In the second verse, the singer reveals that his conscience has died, and he has turned to deconstruction. He feels that he needs to torture those who have hurt him and make them bleed. He has an intense desire for retribution as he has waited a long time for it. The singer desires revenge for the way he has been treated all his life, and he does not want to hold back any longer.
Line by Line Meaning
Procreation
The act of reproducing led to the death of my life as I knew it.
That's where my life had died
The responsibility of raising a child caused me to lose my own identity and purpose.
It's like I'm never wanted
I feel unwanted and unimportant in my role as a parent.
Why me, why me, why is it always me
I'm frustrated and questioning why I had to be the one to procreate and face these challenges.
Institution
The institution of my childhood was detrimental to my growth and well-being.
that's where my childhood died
The strict and unloving environment of my childhood robbed me of my innocence and joy.
It's like they love to hate me
I feel as though the authority figures in my life took pleasure in punishing and criticizing me.
Make it stop, make it stop, God, make it stop
I'm pleading for relief from the constant abuse and hardship I faced in my formative years.
I'd die for another life
I wish I could start over and live a different life.
Patience is my new best friend
In order to cope with the trauma of my past, I've learned to be patient with myself and the healing process.
I never forgot you
I still carry the pain and anger from my past with me each day.
I'm planning my vengeance
I'm determined to seek justice and revenge for the injustices I've faced.
Slow
The process of healing and seeking justice is slow and painful.
Deconstruction
Breaking down the societal systems and beliefs that perpetuate harm and pain is necessary for change.
That's where my conscience died
The injustices I've faced have caused me to lose faith in the goodness of humanity and question my own morals.
You see I need them tortured
I want those who have caused me harm to understand the pain they've caused and suffer consequences for their actions.
Make 'em bleed, make 'em bleed, God, make 'em bleed
I want those who have harmed me to pay for their actions and feel the pain they've caused me.
Retribution
Seeking justice and taking revenge for past harm.
That's where my anger lies
The injustices and pain of my past have fueled a deep-seated anger within me.
You see I've waited so long
I've been holding on to this anger and need for retribution for a long time.
Here I come, Here I come, Here I fucking come
I'm finally ready to take action and seek the justice I feel I deserve, no matter the consequences.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TYRONE GREGORY FYFFE, GEORGE RAFEIK, GERMAINE WILLIAMS
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