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slow me down
Anneke van Giersbergen Lyrics
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But only if we run
The race has just begun
We seek a better life
But only if we die
We'll find the deep blue water
Can't be late, hurry up and go
Don't you slow, slow me down boy!
You try, you live, you love, you die
You start, you wonder why
You hold on to the past
You break, you go ahead and fake
You realise there's so much more at stake
One should not wait
Be kind, be good, be smart, be true
Be bold, be loud, be you
I'll race you to the top
I honestly believe, we'll conquer this dis-ease
If only we could love
I can't wait, hurry up, can't take a break
Can't be late, hurry up and go
Don't you slow, slow me down boy!
I'll never know for sure,
what is taking me this long to learn
I'll never understand,
but it feels to me like coming home
I can't wait, hurry up, can't take a break
Can't be late, hurry up and go
Don't you slow, slow me down!
The song "Slow Me Down" by Anneke van Giersbergen talks about the journey of life, where we seek a better life, but it requires us to constantly keep moving forward. The first verse talks about how the best is yet to come but only if we run, meaning we need to put in the effort and keep moving forward to achieve something worthwhile. The song refers to life as a race that has just begun and the only way to stay in the race is by not slowing down. The lyrics further reflect on the idea that to find deep blue water, i.e., a peaceful state of mind, we must die to our old ways of thinking and living.
The chorus emphasizes the need to keep moving, without slowing down. The singer of the song urges whoever is listening, especially a boy, to not slow her down. This can be interpreted as a message to herself, telling her to not get held back by fears or insecurities, but to keep pursuing her goals with determination.
The second verse talks about the different phases of life, where we start, wonder why things happened the way they did, hold on to the past, break, go ahead and fake, but there is always more at stake. The singer urges listeners to be kind, good, smart, true, bold, loud, and be themselves while racing towards the top. The belief is that they can conquer every dis-ease in their journey if only they could love.
Overall, the song "Slow Me Down" is a reminder to keep moving forward in life, not let fear or insecurity hold you back, and to be yourself while being kind, good, and true. It suggests that the journey may be difficult, but by focusing on the good things, loving oneself and others, and never slowing down, we can achieve our goals and find peace.
Line by Line Meaning
The best is yet to come
Our future holds great potential
But only if we run
We must actively pursue that potential
The race has just begun
Our journey has just started
We seek a better life
We aspire for something greater
But only if we die
We must let go of our old selves and embrace change
We'll find the deep blue water
We'll discover the depths of our desires
I can't wait, hurry up, can't take a break
I'm eager and driven, and won't slow down
Can't be late, hurry up and go
I must act quickly and efficiently
Don't you slow, slow me down boy!
I won't tolerate anyone hindering my progress
You try, you live, you love, you die
Life is a series of experiences, leading to our inevitable end
You start, you wonder why
We begin without knowing our purpose
You hold on to the past
We cling to memories and familiar things
You break, you go ahead and fake
We may falter, but we must persevere
You realise there's so much more at stake
We come to understand the gravity of our choices
One should not wait
We shouldn't procrastinate or hesitate
Be kind, be good, be smart, be true
We should aim to possess these admirable qualities
Be bold, be loud, be you
We should embrace and express our individuality
I'll race you to the top
I'll compete for success with you
I honestly believe, we'll conquer this dis-ease
I have faith in overcoming our struggles
If only we could love
Love can heal us and bring us together
I'll never know for sure,
I may never have all the answers
what is taking me this long to learn
I may struggle to understand certain things
I'll never understand,
There may be some things beyond my comprehension
but it feels to me like coming home
But some things just resonate with me
Don't you slow, slow me down!
I won't let anyone impede my progress
Contributed by Michael N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.