Slow Dance
Damian McGinty Lyrics


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Ohhh place to place
And I don't stop
Another day spent
Trying to beat the clock
Out of breath
Out of steam
Time is a race I'm running
The city lights
They come and go
Another town
Another show
Counting down the days
Til I get home

Loving you's a slow dance
I wanna make every moment last
I wanna take it slow
Take it slow, yeah

Cause this world spins so fast
Before we know it the future is the past
I wanna take it slow
Take it slow, yeah

Cause loving you's a slow slow slow slow
Slow dance
Loving you's a slow slow slow slow
Slow dance

One touch is all it takes
Time stands still
Foot on the brakes
Breathe you in
Soak you up
When I'm with you
I can't get enough
Get enough, get enough

Loving you's a slow dance
I wanna make every moment last
I wanna take it slow
Take it slow, yeah

Cause this world spins so fast
Before we know it the future is the past
I wanna take it slow
Take it slow, yeah

Cause loving you's a slow slow slow slow
Slow dance
Loving you's a slow slow slow slow
Slow dance

My heart beats
One
Two
When I'm with you

My heart beats
One
Two
When I'm with you

My heart beats
One
Two
When I'm with you

My heart beats
One
Two
When I'm with you

Loving you's a slow dance
I wanna make every moment last
I wanna take it slow
Take it slow, yeah

Cause this world spins so fast
Before we know it the future is the past
I wanna take it slow
Take it slow, yeah

Loving you's a slow dance
I wanna make every moment last
I wanna take it slow
Take it slow, yeah

Cause this world spins so fast
Before we know it the future is the past
I wanna take it slow
Take it slow, yeah

Cause loving you's a slow slow slow slow
Slow dance
Loving you's a slow slow slow slow
Slow dance

Loving you's a slow slow slow slow
Slow dance




Loving you's a slow slow slow slow
Slow dance

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Damian McGinty's "Slow Dance" tell the story of a person who leads a fast-paced life, always on the go and trying to beat the clock. The hustle and bustle of the city lights and constantly moving from town to town for shows and performances leaves them feeling out of breath and out of steam. However, when they're with the person they love, time seems to stand still. They describe the experience of being with their loved one as a slow dance, wanting to make every moment last and take it slow. The lyrics express a desire to slow down and appreciate the present moment, given how quickly time can pass us by.


The repetition of the phrase "loving you's a slow dance" underscores the central theme of the song, emphasizing the importance of taking the time to savor moments of connection and love. The use of rhythmic phrasing throughout the song, including the repetition of the lyrics "one, two" during the chorus, creates a sense of stability and constancy amidst the frenetic pace of daily life. Overall, the lyrics to "Slow Dance" encourage listeners to appreciate the present moment and cherish the connections we make along the way.


Line by Line Meaning

Ohhh place to place
Moving from one location to another


And I don't stop
Continuing without taking a break


Another day spent
Passing of time


Trying to beat the clock
Trying to complete tasks before the set deadline


Out of breath
Breathing heavily


Out of steam
Exhausted physically or mentally


Time is a race I'm running
Feeling like time is limited and constantly running out


The city lights
Bright lights of the city at night


They come and go
Appearing and disappearing as one travels


Another town
Visiting a new place


Another show
Performing in another concert


Counting down the days
Looking forward to a future event


Til I get home
Excited about returning to a place of comfort


Loving you's a slow dance
Being in a relationship with someone requires patience and taking things slowly


I wanna make every moment last
Wishing to savor every moment spent together


I wanna take it slow
Desire to take the relationship slowly and enjoy the journey


Cause this world spins so fast
Life moves quickly and it's difficult to catch up


Before we know it the future is the past
Time passes by rapidly


One touch is all it takes
Being with someone special can make everything else seem insignificant


Time stands still
Feeling like time has stopped because of someone's presence


Foot on the brakes
Stopping to enjoy the moment and appreciate what's in front of us


Breathe you in
Enjoying someone's scent or presence


Soak you up
Savoring a moment and trying to experience it fully


When I'm with you
Referring to the special person in their life


I can't get enough
Wishing to spend more time with that special someone


My heart beats
Referring to the feeling of attraction and love


Loving you's a slow slow slow slow
Reiterating the idea of taking things slowly in a relationship


Slow dance
A metaphor for taking things slowly and savoring the moment




Writer(s): GARETH DUNLOP, DAMIEN MCGINTY

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