Slow Down
Cam Meekins Lyrics

They tell me to slow down but
The singer has been advised to reduce speed in some endeavor but chooses to proceed at their own pace

Homie I'm just living my life and
The singer is merely carrying out their own lifestyle without regard for other's opinions

Gonna do what I think right
The singer intends to act according to their sensibilities

Cause they′re stressing me out
The act of others pointing out flaws is causing agitation to the artist

They telling me they know what's best
Other people assert that they are aware of what is optimal for the artist

But, will I care when when there′s no one left
The singer indicates that he will not be moved by anyone's opinion at their end

Let me start it off I was just a kid and a mess up
The singer's narrative starts with an apology for their past behavior

From first grade on I was fucking all my tests up
From the first academic year, the artist laments having failed multiple tests

When I got to second grade shit was all messed up
The artist describes engaging in negative behavior after moving up to the next academic year

Of course they got divorced but, still god blessed us
Despite the separation of the artist's parents, they feel their family was still protected by a higher power

And still I managed to take apart the damage and
The singer recounts successfully recovering from the destruction of their family unit

Put it all together like the cheese on a sandwich
The artist illustrates how they reconstructed their life with the same ease as building a sandwich

Middle school was tough man, I thought I'd never end
The singer acknowledges that the years spent in middle school were hard and they wished they could have ended soon

Now the kids that picked on me are like my best friends
The singer reflects that their past bullies are now close comrades

So it's weird how your life changed but, its alright man
The singer comments on the peculiarity of how circumstances transform in life but accept it without issue

Started smoking weed so I thought about my life man
The artist reveals they began using weed to reflect on their life

And what it all comes down to in the end
The artist thinks that ultimately, life boils down to small acts and simple moments shared with loved ones

Is the little things you do and the stupid shit with friends
The singer believes that silly activities with friends are important for happiness

I'm plotting my revenge on these stupid ass teachers
The singer yearns for avenging hurt inflicted by unskilled educators

Cause I Ball in the game and they sitting on the bleachers
The artist considers themselves successful while their tormentors remain unsuccessful spectators

Can you hear me now hollering my raps to your students?
The artist has managed to channel their frustrations into music and now wishes to broadcast their message to students

Wasn't my choice man I really had to do this.
The artist reveals that their musical career was not a choice but a necessity

Every single weekend was the same we would ride around and cruise
The singer recalls a monotonous weekend routine

My first car fucked up from breaking all the rules
The artist's first car was not in good condition due to reckless driving

We would speed around at night because we had nothing to lose
The singer discloses that they sped at night without regards to their safety

Now I walked around a lot and felt some more shoes
The singer had evolved to become more considerate of other people's experiences

Spray painted don't stop were leaving it on all the stop signs
The singer reminisces about the subversive message they once spray-painted on stop signs

Got my first F and my moms wouldn't stop crying
The artist recounts the occasion their mother was upset when they received their first ever 'F' grade in school

Wonder if I took it back and do it any different
The artist ponders whether or not they would change past decisions

Fuck that, cause I'm still here living
The singer rebuffs the notion of wasting time reflecting on the past and highlights that they are still alive and thriving

I'm still no different, I′m trying to have some fun
The singer has gained a new perspective and is now trying to enjoy life to the fullest

While you working 9-5 cause you trying to have some funds
The artist compares their own way of finding happiness through simple pleasures with the efforts of others who aim to acquire financial stability by working 9-5 jobs

Ummm, why you living all the same shit?
The artist questions why some individuals choose to endure similar monotonous lifestyles

Look at me it's easy to change quick
The artist claims that they had quickly transformed their way of living

I was harassed by the asshole jerk offs
The singer reveals having been bullied by unpleasant individuals

But, you're telling your friend you can't take a day from work off?
The artist contrasts their past traumas with present situations where individuals struggle to take a break from their work

I'm kinda liking where this mic is going
The singer entertains the idea of achieving success through their artistic endeavors

Took for me to almost die to figure out where my life was going
The singer reveals that it took overcoming adversity to have a clear idea of the direction they wanted their life to take

If you thinking about it then dawg you ain't living it
The singer believes that one is not really living if all they do is think about living

Somethings messed up you gotta do something different
The artist suggests that one ought to make significant changes if they think something is amiss

Stressed out over an A or a B
The artist comments on how people may become excessively tense over obtaining high grades

Kids killing themselves I'm enraged but in what I see
The singer is angry at the sight of young people taking their lives away due to external pressure

You gonna sit there and see your dreams shatter?
The singer implores listeners to take action so that they can avoid crushing their aspirations

You gonna hit the plate and be a home run batter
The artist encourages listeners to score big and achieve their goals

That's cliche well I'm just trying to live it up
The artist acknowledges the commonality of their advice but insists on living life to the fullest

Oh yeah one more thing, I don't give a fuck!
The artist concludes their message with a declaration of nonchalance towards other people's opinions