Slow Down
Brian Setzer Lyrics

The lyrics of Brian Setzer's song Slow Down describe a passionate but unbalanced relationship between the two lovers. The singer pictures himself as the spokes in a set of wheels, with his partner being the wheels themselves. The comparison suggests that he is subordinate to the other person, who is the driving force in their relationship. Despite this power dynamic, he is enamored with their fast pace of life and desperately wants to keep up. When they're together, his heart races with excitement and admiration for his lover, which prompts him to plead with them to slow down so he can catch his breath.

However, he knows that he cannot keep up with their fast-paced lifestyle and must find a way to break free. He acknowledges that he should let go of this relationship and move on, but he is unable to and begs his lover to slow down so that he can enjoy their time together. In the final stanza, the singer repeats the chorus, "slow down, set me free, got my haunted heart goin' round and round, you live too fast, you got so much class, slow down, baby slow down" This repetition emphasises the intensity of their relationship and the singer's longing for his significant other to ease up and give him a chance to catch up.

The song's themes of passion, infatuation, and longing are reinforced by the upbeat and driving rockabilly sound that Setzer employs in its composition. This contrast between the lyrics and the music highlights the tension between the singer's genuine affection for his partner and his inability to cope with their carefree lifestyle.