stand still
Diane Chase Lyrics
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From the moment I get up
Til I turn out the lights
I'm running behind
Never seem to make it through
This long list of things to do
It just grows and grows
And God only knows
Just like that life goes on
And I just wanna
Chorus:
Stand still
Let the world spin around me
A million miles an hour
I wanna slow down until
I can catch my breath
Oh I haven't yet
But I will
Stand still
Don't wanna hear a cell phone ring
I'm dusting off that front porch swing
Starting right now I need to learn how
Stop and watch the clouds roll by
Count the birds and the butterflies
Trees in the wind
Feel the sun on my skinm
As time moves fast
Just like that
Life goes on
And I just wanna
Chorus:
Stand still
Let the world spin around me
A million miles an hour
I wanna slow down until
I can catch my breath
Oh I haven't yet
But I will
Stand still
Chorus:
Stand still
Let the world spin around me
A million miles an hour
I wanna slow down until
I can catch my breath
Oh I haven't yet
But I will
No I haven't yet
But I will
Stand still
Stand still
In these lyrics, Diane Chase speaks about the struggle to keep up with the busyness of life. The day seems to pass by too quickly, and despite the long list of things to do, she feels like she never gets everything done. The chorus is a plea to slow down and take a break from the fast-paced world. She longs to be able to catch her breath and feel a sense of peace. This theme is reinforced by the imagery of sitting on a front porch swing, watching the clouds roll by and feeling the sun on her skin. These moments of stillness allow her to feel grounded and centered, and to appreciate the beauty of the world around her.
Line by Line Meaning
The days not long enough
I feel like there's never enough time in the day.
From the moment I get up
My day is rushed from the very beginning.
Til I turn out the lights
I'm always going, going, going until it's time for bed.
I'm running behind
I can never seem to catch up.
Never seem to make it through
I never finish everything on my to-do list.
This long list of things to do
I have so many tasks and responsibilities.
It just grows and grows
The list never seems to get any shorter.
And God only knows
I don't even know how I'm supposed to manage it all.
How time moves fast
The days and weeks seem to go by in a blur.
Just like that life goes on
Life keeps moving forward, whether or not I can keep up.
And I just wanna
All I really want is to slow down.
Don't wanna hear a cell phone ring
I want to unplug and disconnect from the outside world.
I'm dusting off that front porch swing
I want to enjoy the simple things in life, like sitting on my porch.
Starting right now I need to learn how
I'm determined to make a change.
Stop and watch the clouds roll by
I want to appreciate the beauty of nature.
Count the birds and the butterflies
I want to take notice of the world around me.
Trees in the wind
I want to be present and mindful of my surroundings.
Feel the sun on my skin
I want to take a moment to feel alive and appreciate the sensations of life.
No I haven't yet
I haven't slowed down yet.
But I will
I am committed to making a change.
Stand still
I want to find inner stillness and peace.
Let the world spin around me
I want to observe the world without feeling like I'm constantly in a rush.
A million miles an hour
I feel like life is moving too quickly.
I wanna slow down until
I want to be able to breathe and take my time.
I can catch my breath
I want to find a sense of calm and stillness.
Contributed by Hunter D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.