now
Alex K. and D.J.I.G. Lyrics
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Lie awake to see it running 'round
Wait to see the sun go in the ground
Follow it down
Follow it down
And breathe a little slower now
Breathe a little slower now
Breathe a little slower now
You're thin at your seams
Is it the same today
You can't really see
Eyes open you dream
Of falling asleep
Of falling asleep
Now and then you keep a wish about
Will the drift begin to come around
Turn again you're starting over now
Settle it down
Settle it down
And breathe a little slower now
Breathe a little slower now
Don't you see you need to settle down
Just breathe a little slower now
You're thin at your seams
Is it the same today
You can't really see
Eyes open you dream
Of falling asleep
Of falling asleep
You're thin at your seams
Is it the same today
You can't really see
Eyes open you dream
Of falling asleep
Of falling asleep
The lyrics to Alex K. and D.J.I.G.'s 'Now' describe the feeling of being overwhelmed and needing to slow down. The first few lines mention seeing something settling down in your sleep but when awake, it is running around and causing anxiety. The idea of following the sun down suggests a need to let go and surrender to the passing of time. This is echoed in the repeated line "breathe a little slower now" which acts as a reminder to relax and take things at a slower pace.
The second verse repeats the idea of being "thin at your seams" which may refer to feeling emotionally stretched and worn out. The lyrics also mention having wishes and hoping that things will get better. However, in order to achieve this, one needs to "settle it down" and take control of their thoughts and actions. Once again, the line "breathe a little slower now" is repeated, emphasizing the need to slow down and take things one step at a time.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of feeling overwhelmed and needing to slow down in order to regain control. The use of simple, repetitive language emphasizes the importance of taking a step back and calming down in order to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
In your sleep you've seen it settle down
You've dreamt of peace and calm
Lie awake to see it running 'round
You've stayed up to see the chaos and disorder
Wait to see the sun go in the ground
You've waited for the day to end
Follow it down
You've watched the sun set
And breathe a little slower now
Take a deep breath and relax
Breathe a little slower now
Breathe at a slower pace
Breathe a little slower now
Inhale and exhale slowly
Breathe a little slower now
Take a deep breath and calm down
You're thin at your seams
You're falling apart
Is it the same today
Are things still as difficult today?
You can't really see
You're lost and unsure
Eyes open you dream
You're daydreaming with your eyes open
Of falling asleep
Of finding peace and rest
Of falling asleep
Of escaping from reality
Now and then you keep a wish about
Occasionally you hope for something better
Will the drift begin to come around
Will things start to improve?
Turn again you're starting over now
You're trying to begin anew
Settle it down
Calm yourself
Settle it down
Get your emotions under control
And breathe a little slower now
Breathe calmly
Breathe a little slower now
Slow down and breathe
Don't you see you need to settle down
You need to calm down
Just breathe a little slower now
Take a deep breath and relax
You're thin at your seams
You're struggling and vulnerable
Is it the same today
Are things still tough?
You can't really see
You're lost and unsure
Eyes open you dream
You escape from reality
Of falling asleep
Of finding peace and rest
Of falling asleep
Of escaping from reality
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Written by: Gabriele Sforza
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