Slow Down
Halford Lyrics


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Let it be
Still my anger
Bring me peace
From my temper

I'm trying every way I can
I'm doing wrong I understand
Let it be - slow down - watch the pressure fall
Bring me peace - slow down - I can't have it, I can't have it all.

Break the strain
Feed my hunger
Tell my mind
To be stonger

I've got to move and make it real
I've got to make myself a deal

Break this strain - slow down - give up what I crave
Tell my mind - slow down - watch what I can, watch what I can save.

Will I rise
Out of shadow
Staying calm
Felling hollow

I'm here to give me one more chance
That choice is resting in my hands, yeah...

Let it be - slow down - watch the pressure fall
Bring me peace - slow down - I can't have it, I can't have it all.





Break this strain - slow down - give up what I crave
Tell my mind - slow down - watch what I can, watch what I can save.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Halford's song Slow Down are a call to action to take a step back and find peace in a chaotic situation. The beginning of the song talks about how the singer is trying to control his anger and temper and find peace within himself. He acknowledges that he has made mistakes and is trying to make amends. The chorus of the song emphasizes the need to slow down and let the pressure fall in order to find peace.


The second verse discusses the need to break the strain and feed one's hunger, but at the same time, the singer recognizes the importance of being strong-minded and making the right choices. The bridge of the song contemplates if the singer will be able to rise out of the shadows and stay calm, even when feeling hollow. He expresses a desire to give himself one more chance and take control of his situation.


The overall message of the song is to take a step back and let go of the pressure and stress that life can bring. It is a reminder to slow down and find peace within oneself, even when facing difficult situations.


Line by Line Meaning

Let it be
Allow things to happen without forcing them.


Still my anger
Stop getting angry and upset over things.


Bring me peace
I seek inner calm and tranquility.


From my temper
I want to control my emotions and not let them control me.


I'm trying every way I can
I am doing all that I can to fix the situation.


I'm doing wrong I understand
I am aware that I have been making mistakes.


Break the strain
Relieve the stress and pressure that I feel.


Feed my hunger
Satisfy my needs and desires.


Tell my mind
I need to control my thoughts and think positively.


To be stonger
I want to become more resilient and better able to handle challenges.


I've got to move and make it real
I need to take action and turn my goals into reality.


I've got to make myself a deal
I need to negotiate with myself and set realistic targets.


Will I rise
Can I overcome these difficulties?


Out of shadow
Can I move away from negativity and darkness?


Staying calm
Maintaining composure and not getting upset.


Feeling hollow
Feeling empty inside and searching for fulfillment.


I'm here to give me one more chance
I am willing to forgive myself and try again.


That choice is resting in my hands, yeah...
Ultimately, the decision and responsibility lie with me.


Slow down watch the pressure fall
By slowing down, I can reduce the stress that I feel.


I can't have it, I can't have it all.
I need to be realistic and realize that I can't have everything I want.


Break this strain - slow down - give up what I crave
To overcome my challenges, I need to let go of my desires and lower my expectations.


Watch what I can save
I need to focus on what I can control and what is most important.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jack Williams, Terry Brown

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@QuetzalUlisesOrion

Let it be
Still my anger
Bring me peace
From my temper

I'm trying every way I can
I'm doing wrong, I understand

Let it be - Slow down - Watch the pressure fall
Bring me peace - Slow down - I can't have it, I can't have it all

Break the strain
Feed my hunger
Tell my mind
To be stronger

I've got to move and make it real
I've got to make myself a deal

Break this strain - Slow down - Give up what I crave
Tell my mind - Slow down - Watch what I can, watch what I can save

Will I rise
Out of shadow
Staying calm
Feeling hollow

I'm here to give me one more chance
That choice is resting in my hands, yeah

Let it be - Slow down - Watch the pressure fall
Bring me peace - Slow down - I can't have it, I can't have it all

Break this strain - Slow down - Give up what I crave
Tell my mind - Slow down - I can't have it, I can't have it all



@mikelucero6973

Let it be
Still my anger
Bring me peace
From my temper

I'm trying every way I can
I'm doing wrong I understand

Let it be - slow down - watch the pressure fall
Bring me peace - slow down - I can't have it, I can't have it all.

Break the strain
Feed my hunger
Tell my mind
To be stonger

I've got to move and make it real
I've got to make myself a deal

Break this strain - slow down - give up what I crave
Tell my mind - slow down - watch what I can, watch what I can save.

Will I rise
Out of shadow
Staying calm
Felling hollow

I'm here to give me one more chance
That choice is resting in my hands, yeah...

Let it be - slow down - watch the pressure fall
Bring me peace - slow down - I can't have it, I can't have it all.

Break this strain - slow down - give up what I crave
Tell my mind - slow down - watch what I can, watch what I can save.



All comments from YouTube:

@SUNFUNSEEKER1

this is a stress relief and a reminder that when u been done wrong you may want to explode but most times things resolve themselves and you can have it all in the end.....without doing a thing........Halford is a Godsend to humanity with a voice from another realm

@annahanguiano8931

Time can't stop the Metal God. The 70's 80's solidified Halford as the Metal God. The 90's and the grunge movement couldn't stop him. His band Fight in the 90's came in and kicked the ass of every grunge band in existence. Then came the year 2000 a new decade and the Metal God put out the most epic metal album to exist. 🤘All hail Rob Halford! 🙌

@P.E.R.fishingadventures

Robert halford is hands down the best heavy metal artist on this earth

@MustafaCemal

Hallord is hands down the wort human to ever crouch on this planet!! Homosexall anyone?

@Steamdaddy88

Bernward Malaka you’ve some growing up to do.

@NDSTraveller

Werd.....

@Cuzdcrow

He's my mentor 5 octaves no sir more

@channel5980

@@MustafaCemal STFU you fúcking shítstain LMAO

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@guyfawkes9951

This album is my favorite thing Rob has ever been involved in (including all of Priest), this song and "Silent Screams" are my favorite tracks. Not sure how but Rob is singing my life on those two tracks. Thank you, Rob.

@anadolenec1910

I love this gentleman unconditionally. He is truely one of a kind. Love you Metal God.

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