SLOW DOWN
Art Feynman Lyrics
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Slow down, don't crush yourself to make a diamond, yeah
Every day it's just the same sound hum'n
The old galactic common freeze
I bet you bet when your eyes were in the darkness
Before you had someone to be
Slow down, don't crush yourself to make a diamond, yeah
Everybody going (with it baby)
(Faster faster faster faster)
The universe (the universe)
(Faster faster faster faster)
Slow down, don't crush yourself to make a diamond, yeah
Slow down, don't crush yourself to make a diamond, yeah
Slow down, don't crush yourself to make a diamond, yeah
Slow down, don't crush yourself to make a diamond, yeah
(Slow down...)
(Slow down...)
The song "Slow Down" by Art Feynman is a plea to listeners to take life at a slower pace and not to sacrifice one's own well-being in order to achieve success. The repetition of the refrain "Slow down, don't crush yourself to make a diamond, yeah" emphasizes the importance of self-care and not letting the fast-paced and competitive nature of society push oneself to the brink of exhaustion. The first verse calls attention to the monotonous routine of everyday life, suggesting that people get stuck in a rut and forget to appreciate life's simplicities. The second verse alludes to existentialism, saying that people were in complete darkness before they had an identity and a place in the world.
In the chorus, Feynman contrasts the message of taking it easy with the world's expectation to keep pushing forward. He mentions "everybody going (with it baby)" and "the universe (faster faster faster faster)" as examples of people's desire to constantly move forward and not take a break.
Some possible interpretations of this song is that it emphasizes mental health and self-care over external achievements. It also speaks to the idea that time is fleeting and people should learn to slow down and experience each moment rather than constantly racing towards the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Slow down, don't crush yourself to make a diamond, yeah
Take a break, don't exhaust yourself trying to become something valuable
Slow down, don't crush yourself to make a diamond, yeah
Pause and reflect, don't push yourself too hard to attain success
Every day it's just the same sound hum'n
Life can feel monotonous and routine
The old galactic common freeze
History repeats itself and the universe has patterns
I bet you bet when your eyes were in the darkness
Before you knew who you were or what you wanted, you had hopes and dreams
Before you had someone to be
Before societal expectations and pressure to conform
Everybody going (with it baby)
Everyone is caught up in the fast-paced current of life
(Faster faster faster faster)
Speeding up and rushing through life
The universe (the universe)
The cosmos continues to expand and evolve at its own pace
Slow down, don't crush yourself to make a diamond, yeah
Reiterating the importance of self-care and avoiding burnout
Slow down, don't crush yourself to make a diamond, yeah
Encouraging the listener to prioritize their well-being and not sacrifice it for external success
Slow down, don't crush yourself to make a diamond, yeah
Take a step back and appreciate the present moment
Slow down, don't crush yourself to make a diamond, yeah
Don't let the pressure of society or others dictate your worth or speed
(Slow down...)
Repeating the refrain to emphasize its message
(Slow down...)
Reiterating the importance of slowing down and taking care of oneself
Contributed by Alexander O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jeangeniegraham5262
Slow down, don't crush yourself to make a diamond yeah
Slow down, don't crush yourself to make a diamond yeah
Every day it’s just the same sound hum'n
The old galactic common freeze
I bet you bet when your eyes were in the darkness
Before you had someone to be
Slow down, don't crush yourself to make a diamond, yeah
Slow down, don't crush yourself to make a diamond, yeah
Everybody going with it baby
Faster faster faster faster
The universe the universe
Faster faster faster faster
Slow down, don't crush yourself to make a diamond, yeah
Slow down, don't crush yourself to make a diamond, yeah
Slow down, don't crush yourself to make a diamond, yeah
Slow down, don't crush yourself to make a diamond, yeah
@jeangeniegraham5262
Slow down, don't crush yourself to make a diamond yeah
Slow down, don't crush yourself to make a diamond yeah
Every day it’s just the same sound hum'n
The old galactic common freeze
I bet you bet when your eyes were in the darkness
Before you had someone to be
Slow down, don't crush yourself to make a diamond, yeah
Slow down, don't crush yourself to make a diamond, yeah
Everybody going with it baby
Faster faster faster faster
The universe the universe
Faster faster faster faster
Slow down, don't crush yourself to make a diamond, yeah
Slow down, don't crush yourself to make a diamond, yeah
Slow down, don't crush yourself to make a diamond, yeah
Slow down, don't crush yourself to make a diamond, yeah
@joomlaserviceprovide
Thanks Tycho's BM 2018 Waypoint set for turning me on to this.
@edraket
same!!
@cheekychoc5132
SAME! Immediately paused the set to find an ID :)
@VoxPopDetroit
SAME
@nemanjamilosevic7923
same!
@DaveMcGarry
Me alsos!
@1oelnie901
indeed i am asking myself why it took me 4 years to discover this..... ? WHERE has it been all the time :D yeah....maybe its exactly the right time rn...... just perfect
@rup1u5
Waaaay to short!! I want more of this golden honey in my ears!!!
@1alexhyland
Magic. This is the best tune on road. More of this stuff please Luke. Why is this the only stormer you’ve made out of the many many tunes you’ve made? You owe the world more of this shit. Honestly this is a classic.
@MajikCurry
If you’re here you’re onto something special <3
lock into the groove for a galactic ride