In 2003, he signed to Capitol Nashville and released his eponymous debut album. Both it and its follow-up, 2005's Modern Day Drifter, are certified platinum in the United States. A third album, 2006's Long Trip Alone, is certified gold. It was followed in mid-2008 by a greatest hits package. His fourth album, Feel That Fire was released in February 2009. A bluegrass album, Up on the Ridge, was released on June 8, 2010; a sixth album, Home, followed in February 2012, as did a seventh one, Riser, in 2014. Bentley's eighth album, entitled Black, was released in May 2016. His ninth and most recent studio album, The Mountain, was released on June 8, 2018.
Settle For A Slowdown
Dierks Bentley Lyrics
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Here in the middle of the road
Standin' there in your rear view
And gettin' soaked to the bone
This land is flat as it is mean
A man can see for a hundred miles
So I'm still prayin' I might see
The glow of a brake light
But your wheels just turn down the road ahead
If it hurts at all, you ain't showed it yet
I keep a-lookin' for the slightest sign
That you might miss what you left behind
I know there's nothin' stopping you now
But I'd settle for a slowdown
I held on longer than I should
Believin' you might change your mind
And those bright lights of Hollywood
Would fade in time
But your wheels just turn down the road ahead
If it hurts at all, you ain't showed it yet
I keep a-lookin' for the slightest sign
That you might miss what you left behind
I know there's nothin' stopping you now
But I'd settle for a slowdown
But your wheels just turn down the road ahead
If it hurts at all, you ain't showed it yet
You're just a tiny dot on that horizon line
Come on tap those brakes, baby, just one time
I know there's nothin' stoppin' you now
I'm not asking you to turn back around
I'd settle for a slowdown
Come on just slowdown
I'd settle for a slowdown
The lyrics to Dierks Bentley's song "Settle For A Slowdown" paints the picture of a man standing alone in the middle of a long, flat road, drenched in water from the rain. He's staring at his former lover's car, hoping to see some indication that she misses him. As he awaits, he reminisces about how he thought he could hold onto her longer than he should have.
Throughout the song, he sings about wanting his former lover to tap on her brakes and slow down a bit, even if she's not coming back. He longs to see her and feel like she misses him just a little bit, even as she drives further away.
The singer of this song is struggling with letting go, as he believes the woman he once loved could still have feelings for him. He's in pain, hoping that the woman heโs watching in the distance would slow down, even for a moment โ that she would still have some care or concern for him. But in the end, he accepts that she is gone and he must move on, even if it hurts.
Line by Line Meaning
I must look just like a fool
I feel foolish standing in the middle of the road.
Here in the middle of the road
I am standing in the middle of the road.
Standin' there in your rear view
I'm watching you drive away in my rearview mirror.
And gettin' soaked to the bone
It's raining heavily and I'm getting wet.
This land is flat as it is mean
The land is flat and unforgiving.
A man can see for a hundred miles
The visibility is so clear that one can see for miles.
So I'm still prayin' I might see
I'm still hoping to see
The glow of a brake light
The sight of your brake light as you slow down.
If it hurts at all, you ain't showed it yet
You don't seem affected by leaving.
I keep a-lookin' for the slightest sign
I am searching for any indication
That you might miss what you left behind
That you might regret leaving me.
I know there's nothin' stopping you now
I understand that nothing is holding you back.
But I'd settle for a slowdown
But I hope you'll slow down, even for a moment.
I held on longer than I should
I held onto our relationship for too long.
Believin' you might change your mind
Thinking that there was a chance you'd change your mind.
And those bright lights of Hollywood
I thought the allure of Hollywood would fade.
Would fade in time
I hoped the allure of Hollywood would fade over time.
You're just a tiny dot on that horizon line
You are small in the distance.
Come on tap those brakes, baby, just one time
I'm asking you to slow down for just a moment.
I'm not asking you to turn back around
I don't expect you to reverse your decision.
I'd settle for a slowdown
I just want you to slow down, even for a moment.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Tony Martin, Brett Beavers, Dierks Bentley
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Thelma Houk
2020 and still coming back to this over and over. I'll never grow tired of song. It is, in my opinion, his best one yet.
Abraham Haack
Thelma Houk i agree this album is the best
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Elias Rodriguez
This song just hits different
Ann Russell Ross
Like the song from" the brave ones"
Ga8riel
Over and over and over and over. If it was a cassette tape from my day it would be warped by now
Brian Tampa
"I know there's nothing stopping you now" Anyone who has been through a bad breakup knows that part well. This song is PURE GOLD IN 2023.
Bob B
Going to see him in June... can't wait... this is my favorite modern country singer
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Dam right
Kimmy Rainey
Im obsessed with moment where he sings acoustic.. just him and his guitar.. and then the song fades back in. UGH.