Slowly
FAVELA Lyrics
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And the photographic evidence too
But the debt I owe the most is dead and gone
And this love which I now boast goes on and on
And you talk to me slowly in words I can understand
And the patter of footsteps is all that your ears demand
And the patter of footsteps is all that your ears demand
When the world is like a treadmill, faster than I can see
You are talking slowly, so it won′t matter to me
Tell my wandering legs to wait
To reflect the sauntering gait of grace
'Cause the debt I owe the most is dead and gone
And this love which I now boast goes on and on
Still you talk to me slowly in words I can understand
And the patter of footsteps is all that your ears demand
When the world is like a treadmill, faster than I can see
You are talking slowly, so it won′t matter to me
Tell my wandering legs to wait
To reflect the sauntering gait of grace
'Cause you talk to me slowly in words I can understand
And the patter of footsteps is all that your ears demand
When the world is like a treadmill, and my eyes too blind to see
You are talking slowly, so my vision won't matter to me
Yeah you are talking slowly, my vision won′t matter to me
The lyrics of FAVELA's song "Slowly" take on the theme of patience and introspection in the face of chaos and confusion. The singer recognizes the need for closure and resolution, but also acknowledges that some debts are "dead and gone" and that the love they possess is strong and ever-lasting. The singer then shifts the focus to a specific person who helps ground them, speaking slowly and offering reassurance as the world rushes by like a treadmill. The singer then asks their wandering legs to wait and reflect a more graceful, intentional walk, highlighting the value of taking one's time and embracing the present moment. Overall, the song encourages the listener to slow down and appreciate the small things in life, even in the midst of chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
The verdict or conclusion should be due
It's time for a final decision on something that has been ongoing
And the photographic evidence too
All of the visual proof should be considered
But the debt I owe the most is dead and gone
The biggest obligation has been fulfilled or resolved
And this love which I now boast goes on and on
The singer is proud of their love and it will never end
And you talk to me slowly in words I can understand
The person speaking to the singer speaks at a pace and with language that is easy for them to comprehend
And the patter of footsteps is all that your ears demand
The only thing the singer needs to hear is the sound of footsteps
When the world is like a treadmill, faster than I can see
The world around the singer is moving too quickly for them to keep up
You are talking slowly, so it won't matter to me
Despite everything happening so quickly, the slow talking of the person with the singer is calming and makes the fast pace not matter
Tell my wandering legs to wait
The singer is asking to be patient and not rush forward
To reflect the sauntering gait of grace
The singer wants to move gracefully and take their time
'Cause you talk to me slowly in words I can understand
The person speaking to the singer is speaking slowly and with easy-to-understand language
When the world is like a treadmill, and my eyes too blind to see
The singer feels overwhelmed and unable to keep up with everything happening
You are talking slowly, so my vision won't matter to me
The slow, calming voice of the person with the singer makes everything else fade away and not matter
Yeah you are talking slowly, my vision won't matter to me
Reiteration of the previous line, emphasizing the importance of the slow talking in the singer's life
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