Slowly
Charlotte Perrelli Lyrics
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When free means "nothing left to loose"
And no way back for you to choose
So pardon me but i
Don't know if i can keep this inside
My heart is overjoyed with pride
We can take it slowly
But my heart want to love you right now
We can take it slowly
Tenderly and holy
But i don't know how
I am losing control of my body and soul
Here and now
We can take it slowly
We can take it slowly
I just don't know how
I walked a thousand miles
My wishful thinking days were all gone
I thought I'd end up here alone
But, God i was so wrong
It's not too late for love - love me now
You found my heart someway somehow
We can take it slowly
We can take it slowly
But my heart want to love you right now
We can take it slowly
Tenderly and holy
But i don't know how
I am losing control of my body and soul
Here and now
We can take it slowly
We can take it slowly
I just don't know how
I believe
Love is you, love is me
I believe
Love is true, love is free
I believe
There's nothing we can't feel
I believe
This is me, this is you
I believe
This is why love is true
I believe
That we can take it slowly...
The lyrics of Charlotte Perrelli's song "Slowly" seem to be about giving into the strong emotions of love despite hesitation and past experiences. The opening lyrics paint a picture of someone who feels very out of place - "far from home" - and who has made choices that have led them down a path with no clear way back. Then, the singer admits that they are having trouble keeping their feelings inside, and that they are proud of what they are feeling despite whatever hesitations they may have.
The chorus of the song seems to be about there being some sort of push and pull between the singer's desire to take things slowly and their desire to love this person fully right now. They acknowledge that they don't know how to proceed, but that their body and soul are already losing control. This tension continues throughout the song, with lyrics like "It's not too late for love - love me now" and "But I don't know how."
Towards the end of the song, the focus shifts to the singer's belief that love is true and free, and that they and their partner can take it slowly. However, even with this emphasis on going slow, the singer still concludes the song with "I just don't know how," leaving the listener to wonder if they will be able to hold back or if they will give into their desire to love now.
Overall, "Slowly" feels like a song about the messy, complicated nature of emotions and love. The singer is conflicted and unsure, but ultimately cannot stop feeling what they feel.
Line by Line Meaning
You know you're far from home
Being far from home is an unsettling feeling and can bring a sense of unease.
When free means "nothing left to lose"
When someone has nothing left to lose, they are free to take risks and make bold decisions.
And no way back for you to choose
When there is no way back, it means one's life has changed irreversibly and there is no turning back.
So pardon me but I don't know if I can keep this inside
The artist is struggling with feelings of love that they may not be able to keep bottled up.
My heart is overjoyed with pride
The artist's heart is full of happiness and pride at the prospect of being in love.
We can take it slowly
The singer wants to take things at a steady pace.
Tenderly and holy
The singer wants a sincere and respectful love.
But I don't know how
The artist is unsure how to proceed with this newfound love.
I am losing control of my body and soul
Strong feelings of love are taking over the artist's emotions and actions.
Here and now
The artist is living in the moment.
I just don't know how
The singer is struggling with how to handle their newfound feelings.
I walked a thousand miles
The artist has come a long way.
My wishful thinking days were all gone
The singer is no longer dreaming, but rather living in the moment.
I thought I'd end up here alone
The singer did not anticipate finding love, and thought they would be alone.
But, God I was so wrong
The singer was mistaken, and has found love.
It's not too late for love - love me now
The artist is urging their love interest to reciprocate their feelings now, before it's too late.
You found my heart someway somehow
The artist's love interest has found a way to capture their heart.
I believe
The singer has unwavering faith in love.
Love is you, love is me
The singer believes love is shared between two people.
Love is true, love is free
The artist believes love is a pure and liberating feeling.
There's nothing we can't feel
The artist believes love transcends all emotions.
This is me, this is you
The artist believes that love connects two individuals together.
This is why love is true
The singer believes in the beauty and truthfulness of love.
That we can take it slowly...
The artist reiterates their desire to take things slowly and appreciate each moment as it comes.
Contributed by Camden S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.