Although one can identify many different musical influences (Robert Johnson, Jimi Hendrix, Kelly Joe Phelps, Ry Cooder) it is difficult to find one single word to define his music. This sets him with a unique and distinctive style.
Slow Dance
Frankie Chavez Lyrics
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I'll listen to the rain slapping on the ground
Ever follow the butterflies' erratic flying?
I'll even gaze out the sun into the fading night
You better slow down
Don't you dance so fast
Time is short
This music won't last
Do you run through each day on the flight?
When you ask how are you do you still hit the reply?
When the day is done do you lie in your bed
With the next hundred choruses running through you head?
You better slow down
Don't you dance so fast
Time is short
This music won't last
Ever told your child we'll do it tomorrow
And in your haste not see his sorrow?
Have you ever lost touch, let a good friendship die?
'Cause you never had time to call and say hi
You better slow down
Don't you dance so fast
Time is short
This music won't last
Frankie Chavez's song "Slow Dance" is a poignant tribute to the brevity of life and a call to slow down and savour every moment. The song is an allegory of life, with its ups and downs, joys and sorrows, and fleeting moments. The lyrics ask the listener a series of questions that are essentially an invitation to ponder and reflect on the simple pleasures of life that are easily overlooked in our fast-paced, technology-driven world.
The first verse asks if the listener has ever watched kids on a merry go round, listened to the rain, followed the erratic flight of butterflies, or gazed out at the sun setting in the fading light of day. These are all simple, beautiful things that can be easy to miss if we are moving too quickly through life. The chorus then implores the listener to slow down and not dance so fast, reminding them that time is short and the music won't last forever.
The second verse asks if the listener runs through each day on the fly and misses out on the little moments that make life meaningful, or if they lie in bed at night with "the next hundred choruses running through your head." This is a reference to the non-stop mental chatter that can keep us from being fully present in the moments of our lives. The final verse asks if the listener has ever put off spending time with loved ones, lost touch with good friends because they didn't have time to call and say hi, or missed opportunities to show kindness to others. These are all poignant reminders that life is short and we should make the most of every moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever watched kids on the merry go round?
Have you ever taken the time to appreciate the simple joys of life?
I'll listen to the rain slapping on the ground
I'll take the time to appreciate the beauty of nature, even in its simplicity.
Ever follow the butterflies' erratic flying?
Have you ever allowed yourself to indulge your curiosity and follow the unexpected path?
I'll even gaze out the sun into the fading night
I'll take a moment to reflect on the beauty of the world and the transience of each day.
You better slow down
It's important to take a moment to pause and reflect on one's life.
Don't you dance so fast
Don't rush through life - take the time to appreciate each moment.
Time is short
Life is fleeting and every moment should be treasured.
This music won't last
Life is like a song - it's beautiful, but it will ultimately come to an end.
Do you run through each day on the flight?
Do you rush through life, never taking the time to appreciate the journey?
When you ask how are you do you still hit the reply?
Do you ever stop to truly listen to others, or do you just give them an automatic response?
When the day is done do you lie in your bed
At the end of the day, do you take the time to reflect on what you've accomplished or experienced?
With the next hundred choruses running through you head?
Or do you just think about what's next on your to-do list, never living in the moment?
Ever told your child we'll do it tomorrow
Do you delay spending time with those you love, thinking there will always be another day?
And in your haste not see his sorrow?
Or do you fail to realize the emotional impact of your actions (or inactions) on others?
Have you ever lost touch, let a good friendship die?
Have you ever neglected a relationship, allowing it to wither away despite its importance in your life?
'Cause you never had time to call and say hi
Or have you been too busy to catch up with someone, despite your best intentions?
Contributed by Muhammad B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sailing Squalo
We sailed along the coast of Portugal, one of our stops was Sagres, a town full of surfers and good vibes. One of the surfer’s shops full of cool stuff was playing Frankie Chavez music and selling his albums. Love discovering new music in new places. BTW- We absolutely loved Portugal!!!
André Gomes
Impossível cansar-me desta música ❤️
stephen harper
My friends partner passed suddenly yesterday , he had posted your lyrics to her a month before filled with love , not knowing what the future would bring . Stay strong my friend . RIP Erin X
Cat Sequeira
Sem palavras! Já perdi a conta de quantas vezes ouvi esta música, muita serenidade está demais!
Ivo Tiago Cardoso
Excelente, mais uma vez a musica dos nossos portugueses ganha uma sonoridade acima do normal. Muito bom, esta bem a par de muitos dos nossos musicos internacionais, sejam eles, Tigerman e os Sean Riley & The Slowriders.
Sara Campos
o frankie chavez é de topo! ouvi uma vez ao vivo, sem o conhecer, e fique espantada com qualidade que este homem tem! foi muito bom o concerto... hoje em dia estamos cada vez mais rodeados de cantores fantásticos, só tenho pena que dêem poucos concertos.... mas todos nós sabemos o porquê...
Ricardo Santos
Vi-o ontem antes da Amy Macdonald, não conhecia, mas este senhor sabe usar uma guitarra O_O. Brilhante mesmo!
DarioCrm
Muito bom! O poema é brutal e o arranjo musical assenta na perfeição. Parabéns
Franklim Lifts
Já o vi ao vivo e na minha opinião é dos melhores artistas portugueses que "surgiram" ultimamente!
carbone86
Dá-lhe Frankie! Toca de marcar concertos por esse Portugal fora! E ver se te arranjam um espacito no Alive11! ;)