They released their debut single “Pockets” on November 22, 2017 through Chess Club Records. Due to the songs inclusion on the Fifa 19 soundtrack and all-round success, they subsequently signed to Island and continued to go from strength-to-strength; headlining the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury 2019 and featuring as Annie Mac’s ‘Hottest Record’ on BBC Radio 1 on 16th July 2019 with single “Earth”.
They released their debut mixtape "Creature Habits" on April 12, 2018. Following the release of the singles "Frank" on July 11, 2018 and "Nightmares" in September 2018, the band appeared on Later... with Jools Holland. The band finished 2018 by releasing their fourth single, "Temporary Love Part 1" (with B-side "Temporary Love Part 2"), in December.
They released their second mixtape, "Spaceships", containing the single "Sunday" in March 2019. They headlined the BBC Introducing stage at the Glastonbury Festival in June. Debuting as Annie Mac's "Hottest Record" on BBC Radio 1 in July, the band released the single "Earth". The music video, commenting on environmental issues, was shot at a plastic recycling plant in Morocco.
Their third mixtape, "Junk Food" was released on January 10, 2020. It reached No. 7 on the UK Albums Chart a day after its release. They came second in the 2020 edition of the BBC's Sound of..., an annual music poll of music critics and industry figures to find the most promising new music talent.
The band released their debut album "Life's a Beach" on 28 May 2021. It reached the number two spot on the UK Albums Chart.
In 2022 they took to Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage, this was their second Glastonbury appearance and a remarkable step-up from their first on BBC Introducing. They featured alongside former Brockhampton member Kevin Absract, who joined them on stage and promptly forgot his verse.
They released their second album "Maybe in Another Life..." on 7 October 2022. Like the band's first album, it also reached the number two spot on the UK Albums Chart.
2) Easy Life, now known as After Touch, is an Australian metalcore band. They changed name in July 2018.
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Easy Life Lyrics
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If we could slow it down
Sit back and relax
Because if I don't take my foot off the gas
I might miss it all
Don't want to miss it all
Still melancholy Monday's
Despite your preconceptions
I came out here
With the best intentions
But if you failed to mention when questioned
Something which you later rely on in court
The laying down the law only my gran voted for
From casual habits to weekend addicts
Yeah we've the stories before
So if you ever see me walk by
I've been moving slowly
You know why
Yeah I'm in slow motion
If you ever wonder why
Drive slowly as a Rabi
I'm in slow motion
I feel time is moving too fast
If we could slow it down
Sit back and relax
Because if I don't take my foot off the gas
I might miss it all
Don't want to miss it all
God damn I need to get laid
Instead I'm going to work just to get paid
I'll eat dinner that my mother's made
And do the shit that I do on my birthday
Taste the hazy blaze
And laze around blazing
Windows down
Like a summers day
With you
So if you ever see me walk by
I've been moving slowly
You know why
Yeah I'm in slow motion
I feel time is moving too fast
If we could slow it down
Sit back and relax
Because if I don't take my foot off the gas
I might miss it all
Don't want to miss it all
I feel time is moving too fast
If we could slow it down
Sit back and relax
Because if I don't take my foot off the gas
I might miss it all
Don't want to miss it all
I feel time is moving too fast
If we could slow it down
Sit back and relax
Because if I don't take my foot off the gas
I might miss it all
Don't want to miss it all
So if you see me when I walk by
I've been moving, slowly
You know why
Don't want to miss it all
Don't want to miss it all
If you ever wonder why
Drive slowly as a Rabi
Don't want to miss it all
Don't want to miss it all
The song Slow Motion by Easy Life embodies the feeling of time moving too fast and the need to slow down and enjoy life. The opening lines express that time is moving too quickly and the desire to slow it down and relax. The fear of missing out on life is a recurring theme throughout the song. The lyrics also mention the mundanity of everyday life and the monotony of work. The artist speaks to the idea that life is too short and should be savored, rather than simply going through the motions.
The second verse of the song introduces the concept of the laid-back lifestyle. Easy Life mentions the need to take life slow and to appreciate the lazy days of summer. They embrace the idea of living life in the moment and not worrying about the future. The chorus repeats the need to slow down and to sit back and relax. The repetition emphasizes that the artist is not just singing about one moment but expressing a core philosophy of life. The final verses re-emphasize the idea of time moving too quickly and the fear of missing out on life.
Overall, Slow Motion by Easy Life is a song about appreciating life, living in the moment and being present.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel time is moving too fast
The artist feels like time is going too quickly.
If we could slow it down
The artist wishes they could slow down time.
Sit back and relax
The artist wants to take a break and enjoy the moment.
Because if I don't take my foot off the gas
If the artist does not slow down and take a break, they might miss out on life.
I might miss it all
The artist is afraid they will miss out on important moments in life if they do not slow down.
Still melancholy Monday's
The artist is describing a feeling of sadness and depression on Mondays.
No Champagne receptions
The artist is not experiencing any fancy or luxurious events.
Despite your preconceptions
Despite what other people might think about the artist's life, it is not always glamorous.
I came out here
The artist is referring to their current location or situation.
With the best intentions
The artist is emphasizing that they meant well and had good intentions for their actions or decisions.
But if you failed to mention when questioned
If someone did not mention something important when asked about it,
Something which you later rely on in court
This something could later be used as important evidence in court.
The laying down the law only my gran voted for
The artist is describing an outdated or unpopular idea.
From casual habits to weekend addicts
The artist is describing a shift or progression from casual behavior to more extreme behavior.
Yeah we've the stories before
The artist is saying that this behavior is not new, and they have heard similar stories before.
God damn I need to get laid
The artist am expressing their desire for sexual activity.
Instead I'm going to work just to get paid
The artist is sacrificing their desires for work and financial stability.
I'll eat dinner that my mother's made
The artist is describing a simple and traditional meal provided by their mother.
And do the shit that I do on my birthday
The artist is referring to activities or habits they do on their birthday.
Taste the hazy blaze
The artist is describing the feeling of being high or under the influence.
And laze around blazing
The artist is describing the act of relaxing and doing nothing while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Windows down
The artist is describing the feeling of driving with the windows down.
Like a summers day
The artist is describing a carefree feeling similar to summer days.
With you
The artist is addressing someone they care about.
So if you ever see me walk by
The artist is addressing the listener and preparing them for what they might observe.
You know why
The artist is letting the listener know that the reason for their behavior has already been established.
Don't want to miss it all
The artist is repeating their desire to not miss out on important moments in life.
If you ever wonder why
The artist is addressing the listener again and encouraging them to understand their perspective.
Drive slowly as a Rabi
The artist is making a humorous comparison between their behavior and a slow-moving religious figure.
Don't want to miss it all
The artist is emphasizing once again that they do not want to miss out on any important moments in life.
Don't want to miss it all
The artist is repeating their desire to not miss out on anything significant.
I feel time is moving too fast
The artist repeats their initial observation that time feels like it is going too quickly.
Writer(s): Rob Milton, Murray Matravers, Robert James Milton
Contributed by Isaac Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.