Having moved to the UK just a couple of years ago, the four-piece have assimilated quickly, becoming a part of their new country’s scene and taking shows at some of the Britain’s best-loved venues in their stride, including the likes of London’s Dublin Castle, and Manchester’s iconic Night & Day Cafe, as well as a notable slot on the Spirit of Burgas festival in Bulgaria supporting Kasabian. Their 2017 single “Always So Simple, Always So Cold” received strong support from BBC Introducing in Manchester and reached 13th spot in Spotify Top 50 UK Viral chart. In the autumns of 2018, Clash Magazine praised the band’s single “BLUE” calling it “an immediate, addictive track that also manages to retain its subtlety, a moody dancefloor burner with a killer chorus”.
Live shows mean nothing without the music to back it up however. Fortunately, Hayes & Y exhibit a strong chemistry and rich musicality that are manifest in their effortlessly sleek brand of pop. Taking their cues from ‘80s electronica as much as they do from contemporary indie, the four-piece have successfully crafted an aesthetic that feels both timely and timeless.
Slowly
Hayes & Y Lyrics
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I can feel you fade away
From the kitchen to the bathroom sink and
Your steps keep me awake
Don't cut me down, throw me out, leave me here to waste
I once was a man with dignity and grace
Now I'm slippin' through the cracks of your cold embrace
So please, please
A little sympathy, I hope you can show me
If you wanna go then I'll be so lonely
If you're leavin', baby, let me down slowly
Let me down, down, let me down, down, let me down
Let me down, down, let me down, down, let me down
If you wanna go then I'll be so lonely
If you're leavin', baby, let me down slowly
Cold skin, drag my feet on the tile
As I'm walking down the corridor
And I know we haven't talked in a while
So I'm looking for an open door
Don't cut me down, throw me out, leave me here to waste
I once was a man with dignity and grace
Now I'm slippin' through the cracks of your cold embrace
So please, please
Could you find a way to let me down slowly?
A little sympathy, I hope you can show me
If you wanna go then I'll be so lonely
If you're leavin', baby, let me down slowly
Let me down, down, let me down, down, let me down
Let me down, down, let me down, down, let me down
If you wanna go then I'll be so lonely
If you're leavin', baby, let me down slowly
And I can't stop myself from fallin' down
And I can't stop myself from fallin' down
And I can't stop myself from fallin' down
And I can't stop myself from fallin', fallin' down
Could you find a way to let me down slowly?
A little sympathy, I hope you can show me
If you wanna go then I'll be so lonely
If you're leavin', baby, let me down slowly
Let me down, down, let me down, down, let me down
Let me down, down, let me down, down, let me down
If you wanna go then I'll be so lonely
If you're leavin', baby, let me down slowly
If you wanna go then I'll be so lonely
If you're leavin', baby, let me down slowly
In "Slowly" by Hayes & Y, the lyrics depict a sense of abandonment and longing for someone who is slowly fading away. The first verse sets the scene of a cold and isolated night in the "kingdom," metaphorically representing the relationship. The singer feels the person slipping away, from the kitchen to the bathroom sink, and their presence keeps the singer awake. They plea not to be cut down or thrown out, as they once had dignity and grace, but now feel themselves slipping through the cracks of the person's cold embrace.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's desperation for a gentle and gradual ending to the relationship. They ask the person to find a way to let them down slowly, appealing for understanding and sympathy. The singer expresses how lonely they will be if the person leaves abruptly, and they hope for a more compassionate departure. The repetition of the phrase "let me down slowly" highlights their longing for a softer ending.
The second verse talks about the singer's cold skin and dragging feet as they walk down the corridor. It implies a sense of detachment and distance between the two individuals, as they haven't talked in a while. The singer searches for an open door, metaphorically representing a way to reconnect or find a resolution. They again express their fear of being cut down or thrown out, highlighting their loss of dignity and grace due to the person's coldness.
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the singer's plea for a gradual and considerate separation. They acknowledge their vulnerability and loneliness if the person leaves, once again asking to be let down slowly. The bridge section reinforces the singer's struggle to maintain their emotional stability as they cannot stop themselves from falling down.
Overall, "Slowly" portrays the pain and longing of someone whose partner appears to be slowly distancing themselves without giving them closure. The lyrics capture the desire for a gentle and compassionate departure rather than a sudden and harsh abandonment.
Line by Line Meaning
This night is cold in the kingdom
The current situation feels bleak and lonely
I can feel you fade away
I sense you drifting apart from me
From the kitchen to the bathroom sink and
Your presence or absence affects me even in the smallest details of daily life
Your steps keep me awake
The sound of your movement keeps me alert and unable to rest
Don't cut me down, throw me out, leave me here to waste
Please don't dismiss or discard me without consideration or value
I once was a man with dignity and grace
I used to have confidence and self-respect
Now I'm slippin' through the cracks of your cold embrace
Now I feel overlooked and unappreciated in your distant affection
So please, please
I am pleading with you
Could you find a way to let me down slowly?
Can you find a gentler manner to end our relationship?
A little sympathy, I hope you can show me
I desire some understanding and emotional support from you
If you wanna go then I'll be so lonely
If you choose to leave, I will feel extremely isolated
If you're leavin', baby, let me down slowly
If you're determined to leave, please handle it with care and sensitivity
Cold skin, drag my feet on the tile
My body feels lifeless as I shuffle across the cold floor
As I'm walking down the corridor
As I move through this pathway of life
And I know we haven't talked in a while
I am aware that our communication has been lacking lately
So I'm looking for an open door
I am searching for an opportunity to reconnect or improve our situation
And I can't stop myself from fallin' down
I cannot prevent myself from descending into sadness or despair
Could you find a way to let me down slowly?
Can you find a more gradual and gentle approach to ending our relationship?
A little sympathy, I hope you can show me
I am hopeful that you can display some empathy towards my emotions
If you wanna go then I'll be so lonely
If you choose to leave, I will feel incredibly isolated
If you're leavin', baby, let me down slowly
If you have decided to depart, please do it with tenderness and consideration
If you wanna go then I'll be so lonely
If you decide to depart, I will experience profound loneliness
If you're leavin', baby, let me down slowly
If you are determined to leave, please handle the situation in a way that minimizes pain and hurt
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Laurent A
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@GhostSC359
Boys, I don't know how you do it, but this song has me drowning in nostalgia and longing for something I can't even put my finger on. It was the same or worse with Make no sound. It literally hurts to listen to both of them.
Keep doing what you're doing and never change, there's no one else like you <3
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You're too kind <3
@andreamoretto5423
Super
@YoanaKolakova
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@Jazzarty
🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝
@pichakopele
Текста има ли го някъде?
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https://www.hayesandy.com/lyrics :)
@mpanayotov
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