2012 marked the release of their sophomore EP “So Close To Midnight“ through Denver's HUG Records to rave reviews. SCTM is a brighter, more dance-oriented collection of songs, and boasts remixes by the likes of Brothertiger, Slow Magic, and Fabian. Having just released a new single "Scarves" this past halloween, FLASH/LIGHTS are currently working on a new release slated for 2013.
Slow Down
FLASH/LIGHTS Lyrics
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I can feel you like a child
Seeing shadows in the room
Like the fall and the rise
And the young and the wise
Playing dead with the moon
Chasing you
Taking old friends leaving me alone
When we are grown
Tell me where do we go
So fast
Taking my cheeks in the palm of your hand
Making me weak when I need to stand
If I can't keep you, nobody can so
Slow down, slow down
In the speed of the traffic
With the rush in the rapids
When the ends come and meet
And I know you by the days
From the moment we awake
Like the sour and the sweet
And you can see
When I was young you were only a ghost
Taking old friends leaving me alone
When we are grown
Tell me where do we go
So fast
Taking my cheeks in the palm of your hand
Making me weak when I need to stand
If I can't keep you, nobody can so
Slow down, slow down, slow down
When I was young you were only a ghost
Taking old friends leaving me alone
When we are grown
Tell me where do we go
So fast
Taking my cheeks in the palm of your hand
Making me weak when I need to stand
If I can't keep you, nobody can so
Slow down, slow down, slow down
The lyrics of Slow Down by FLASH/LIGHTS hint at a theme of nostalgia and the desire to hold onto fleeting moments. The opening lines speak of being in a garden with the wild, which could signify a carefree and youthful time. The singer can feel their loved one's presence like a child, indicating a sense of playfulness and joy in their relationship. There are also shadows in the room, which could symbolize the passing of time and the inevitability of change.
The chorus then asks the loved one to slow down, to not let time pass too quickly. There is a sense of fear and urgency, where the singer feels like they might lose their loved one if they don't hold onto them tightly. The singer mentions feeling weak when they need to stand, which could mean that they depend on their loved one emotionally and fear being alone. The second verse also contains similar themes of the passing of time, referring to it as the speed of traffic and rush in the rapids. The singer seems to want to cherish each moment with their loved one, hence the plea to slow down.
Overall, Slow Down by FLASH/LIGHTS is a poignant and introspective track that touches on universal themes of love, loss, and the fear of time moving too quickly.
Line by Line Meaning
In the garden with the wild
Amidst the unbridled beauty of nature
I can feel you like a child
The sense of wonder and innocence you bring out in me
Seeing shadows in the room
The doubts and uncertainties that crop up
Like the fall and the rise
The highs and lows of life
And the young and the wise
The lessons learned from youth and experience
Playing dead with the moon
Becoming one with the night and all its mysteries
Chasing you
Pursuing the elusive, intangible essence of love and companionship
When I was young you were only a ghost
Love seemed like an unattainable apparition in my youth
Taking old friends leaving me alone
Love can cause one to forget old companions and leave one feeling isolated
When we are grown
As adults, we realize the importance of love and companionship
Tell me where do we go
Seeking direction and meaning in love
So fast
Love seems to move quickly and fleetingly
Taking my cheeks in the palm of your hand
The tenderness and warmth of your touch
Making me weak when I need to stand
How love can weaken us yet also give us strength
If I can't keep you, nobody can so
Believing that the love we share is unique and irreplaceable
Slow down, slow down
Asking for time to savor and enjoy love, and not let it slip away too quickly
In the speed of the traffic
In the rush and chaos of life
With the rush in the rapids
In the turbulence and unpredictability of love
When the ends come and meet
When our lives converge and intertwine, and love is within our grasp
And I know you by the days
The familiarity and comfort that comes with the passage of time spent together
From the moment we awake
From the beginning of our day, and our life's journey together
Like the sour and the sweet
The bittersweet ebb and flow of love and life
And you can see
The understanding between two individuals in love
Slow down, slow down, slow down
A plea to take it slow, be in the moment, and cherish the love that is present
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ben Salter, Scott Bradley Regan, Jan Karlsson, Adrian Stoyles, Angus Glenn Agars, Daniel Mansfield
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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