Slow Down
Grant Woell Lyrics


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The clock was ticking fast
The seconds never last
So hard to live in the moment
Was feeling dead inside
Yeah, I was flying blind
But now my eyes are wide open

Oh God, I can see the stars tonight
All the beauty in this life
I don't wanna pass it by
Gonna take my time
And slow down

I don't wanna miss right now
I don't wanna miss right now
'cause my life is just a mist
A vapor in the wind
And I wanna live
I don't wanna miss right now
And slow down

I'll throw my phone away
Yeah, if that's what it takes
I'm gonna live in the moment
Just wanna catch my breath
Don't know what's coming next
But now I'm ready to own it

Oh, God, I can see the stars tonight (I can see the stars in the sky)
All the beauty in this life
I don't wanna pass it by
Gonna take my time
And slow down

I don't wanna miss right now
I don't wanna miss right now
'cause my life is just a mist
A vapor in the wind
And I wanna live
I don't wanna miss right now

Every day is a gift that I just want to rip open
Sick of wasting my time
In this moment

I don't wanna miss right now (I don't wanna miss right now)
I don't wanna miss right now (I don't wanna miss right now)
'cause my life is just a mist
A vapour in the wind
And I wanna live (Oh, I wanna live)
I don't wanna miss right now (I don't wanna miss right now)





I don't wanna miss right now
And slow down

Overall Meaning

The song "Slow Down" by Grant Woell is an introspective piece about the importance of living in the moment and taking the time to appreciate the beauty of life. The first stanza establishes the idea that time is fleeting and it is all too easy to get caught up in a fast-paced lifestyle, resulting in feeling disengaged and unfulfilled. However, the singer has had a change of heart and is determined to live deliberately and cherish each day, expressing gratitude for its inherent beauty.


The second stanza emphasizes this sentiment further with repetition and a reference to spiritual beliefs. The singer acknowledges that life is short and fragile, perhaps alluding to the biblical idea that human existence is ephemeral like a mist. At the same time, the singer affirms that they want to make the most of every moment, to be present and to 'rip open' the gift that each day embodies. The final stanza asserts this renewed purpose and the desire to slow down, both physically and mentally, to focus on what matters in life.


Overall, this song serves as a reminder to slow down and embrace the present moment rather than over-emphasizing future ambitions or past regrets.


Line by Line Meaning

The clock was ticking fast
Time seemed to be moving too quickly.


The seconds never last
It felt like each moment was over too soon.


So hard to live in the moment
It was difficult to focus on the present and not worry about the future.


Was feeling dead inside
Feeling disconnected from life and lacking passion.


Yeah, I was flying blind
Not having a clear direction or purpose in life.


But now my eyes are wide open
Having a newfound clarity and perspective on life.


Oh God, I can see the stars tonight
Feeling a sense of wonder and awe at the beauty of the world.


All the beauty in this life
Recognizing and appreciating the beauty and goodness in the world.


I don't wanna pass it by
Not wanting to miss out on the amazing experiences and moments in life.


Gonna take my time
Going to slow down and savor each moment.


And slow down
Taking a break from the fast pace of life and slowing down to enjoy the world around us.


I don't wanna miss right now
Not wanting to miss out on the current moment and experience.


'cause my life is just a mist
Realizing that life is short and fleeting.


A vapor in the wind
Life is transient and can disappear quickly, like smoke in the wind.


And I wanna live
Wanting to truly experience and enjoy life.


I'll throw my phone away
Being willing to disconnect and live in the present moment without constant distractions.


Just wanna catch my breath
Wanting to take a break and relax for a moment.


Don't know what's coming next
Uncertainty about the future and what it holds.


But now I'm ready to own it
Feeling prepared and empowered to face whatever comes next in life.


Every day is a gift that I just want to rip open
Seeing each day as a precious opportunity and wanting to make the most of it.


Sick of wasting my time
Feeling frustrated with past moments of life that were not appreciated or used wisely.




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Cameron Cobb

Love this man!  Had me in tears.  This is one of the best songs I ever heard in my life!

Jennifer Bush

Wow, Instantly loving this song! I will definitely be listening to this on my way to school in the morning :)

Joshua Holtz

I'm so glad you made another song with deep meaning! I can relate to this one!!!

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