Slow It Down
A You & Me Thing Lyrics

This war should have ended so long ago
The conflict within ourselves should have resolved by now

But turning back the hands of time is useless
Attempting to change the past is futile and only leads to regret

This war is never-ending, it's all we know
The struggle we face is ongoing, and it's what we're accustomed to

We've wasted more than just our hearts and souls
Our inner turmoil has caused us to lose more than just our passion and energy

Staring down the barrel of a gun
Confronting the harsh reality of our struggles face-on

Visions and flashes and reflections of the monster I've become
Facing the ugly truth of our own flaws and mistakes

Then I realize
Coming to a moment of clarity and understanding

Something more calling upon me
Feeling an urge to transcend this internal conflict

To leave this life of death
Leave behind our harmful ways of thinking and living

Shut it down
Put a stop to the negative thoughts and emotions that plague us

Long before the light is failing
Take action before it's too late to turn things around

Now I'm (holding on)
Holding onto hope for a better future

I'm (reaching for)
Striving to achieve a better version of ourselves

I'm (something more)
Becoming something greater than what we currently are

This fight has made me weary, now I must rise
The constant struggle has left us exhausted, but we must push on

Or everything that I've created dies
If we give up now, everything we've worked for will be lost

This fight seems eternal, but now I know
The struggle feels endless, but we understand that there is hope for change

That through it all I'll never be alone
Even in our darkest moments, we have the support of those around us

Separation from everything I've stood for
Feeling disconnected from our own values and beliefs

Became the tomb that embraced and buried me
Allowing our struggles to consume us and take over our lives

But I hear a voice
Finding a source of inspiration and motivation within ourselves

Contemplation of self-destruction erasing the weight that I bear
Considering giving up on life as a way to escape our struggles

Leaving a trail of existence that now remains cold to the touch and despair
Allowing our struggles to leave a lasting negative impact on our lives

Rise and face my demons
Confronting our inner struggles head-on and overcoming them

I will suffer no more
Determined to no longer let our struggles control our lives

Shut it down
Putting a stop to the negative thoughts and emotions that have been holding us back

Shut it down
Taking control of our lives and letting go of harmful habits and thought patterns

Shut it down
Making a conscious effort to change our lives and become better versions of ourselves

Shut it down
Putting an end to the struggle and embracing a new beginning

Shut it down
Letting go of our past mistakes and moving forward with a renewed sense of hope

Shut it down
Putting an end to the inner conflict that has held us back for too long