Slowly
Cardle Matt Lyrics
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Never gave a second thought, never looked at you that way
Searching for, someone else
I didn’t hear the fireworks, we were dancing with ourselves
And then you come close and knock me out, oh
Slowly, slowly, changing me slowly
Driving with your heart, kissing in the dark
This is where it starts, kissing in the dark
You’re a thorn, in my soul
That cuts at first but now I’m feeling something wonderful
More fool me, to let you drive
You can push me all you want but I’ll fall when I decide
But then you come close and knock me out, oh
Slowly, slowly, changing me slowly
Driving with your heart, kissing in the dark
The way you hold me, hold me, turn with me slowly
This is where it starts, kissing in the dark
It makes me shiver, that I could have missed you
It makes me shiver, that I could have missed you
Slowly, slowly, changing me slowly
Driving with your heart, kissing in the dark
The way you hold me, hold me, turn with me slowly
This is where it starts, kissing in the dark
The song "Slowly" by Cardle Matt describes the beginning of a new relationship, where the singer becomes more and more emotionally invested in their partner. The first verse introduces the idea that the singer had never considered the partner as a romantic option until a moment where they were knocked out (presumably means they have fallen for the partner) and began to see them in a new light. The second verse refers to the partner as a thorn in their soul, as they initially hurt and confuse the singer but then become an incredible source of love and emotion. The chorus repeats the idea of change, as the partner slowly but surely changes the singer for the better, with the darkness of the unknown overcome through kissing and holding.
The pre-chorus "It makes me shiver, that I could have missed you" shows how much the singer is invested in this new relationship, as the thought of not being with the partner makes them shiver. Ultimately, the song is about the beginning of a new relationship, full of passion and emotion, and how falling in love with someone can slowly but surely change people for the better.
Line by Line Meaning
Saw your face, turned away
I saw your face but didn't pay attention and looked away
Never gave a second thought, never looked at you that way
I didn't consider you as a romantic partner, nor looked at you that way
Searching for, someone else
I was looking for another person to love
I didn’t hear the fireworks, we were dancing with ourselves
I was so absorbed in myself that I didn't realize the chemistry between us
And then you come close and knock me out, oh
But then you came too close, and I can't help but fall for you
You’re a thorn, in my soul
You are a source of pain in my life
That cuts at first but now I’m feeling something wonderful
At first, I was hurt, but now I'm experiencing something amazing
More fool me, to let you drive
I realize now that I was foolish to let you have control over my feelings
You can push me all you want but I’ll fall when I decide
You can try to make me fall for you, but I'll only fall for you when I choose to
It makes me shiver, that I could have missed you
The thought of not realizing my feelings for you earlier horrifies me
Slowly, slowly, changing me slowly
You're gradually changing me in ways I didn't expect
Driving with your heart, kissing in the dark
We're moving forward in this relationship by following our emotions and desires
The way you hold me, hold me, turn with me slowly
Your touch and movements are gentle yet powerful enough to control me
This is where it starts, kissing in the dark
Our relationship begins with this moment of intimacy
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Francis Anthony White, James Morrison
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