Slow Moves
Jose Gonzalez/Josй Gonzбlez Lyrics
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To lead me past, their sly disguise
My moves are slow but soon they'll know
Behind the scenes they grow their schemes
Hiding intentions, revealing only fractions
Their moves are slow but soon you'll know
They'll keep on whispering their mantras
We'll keep on whispering our mantras
Their moves are slow but soon you'll know
In the song "Slow Moves" by José González, he highlights the tension between honesty and deceit in interpersonal relationships. He describes a compromise between truth and lies that he must navigate, in order to uncover the secret intentions of others. González paints a picture of people hiding their true selves, slowly revealing only small parts of who they are over time. However, he remains vigilant, reminding the listener that their moves may be slow, but soon enough the truth will be uncovered.
The juxtaposition between slow and fast is a recurring theme throughout the song, reflecting the pace of uncovering truths in relationships - it can take a while, but eventually, everything will become clear. González also highlights the power dynamic between those who hide their true intentions and those who seek to uncover them. While the schemers may whisper and plot behind the scenes, González urges his audience to keep up their own mantras, to stay true to who they are, and keep pushing forward at a steady pace.
Overall, "Slow Moves" is a call to remain vigilant in relationships, to keep looking for the truth even when it's hard to find, and to stay true to oneself in the face of deception. José González's use of juxtaposition, repetition, and imagery all make "Slow Moves" a powerful meditation on the complexities of human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
A compromise between honesty and lies
Struggling to decide on what to believe, caught between truth and deception.
To lead me past, their sly disguise
Others' deception and hidden agendas going unnoticed, causing potential harm.
My moves are slow but soon they'll know
Approaching decisions with caution, but making moves towards a solution.
Behind the scenes they grow their schemes
Others are secretive in their plans and motivations, which may have harmful effects.
Hiding intentions, revealing only fractions
Deliberately concealing true intentions, while showing only certain aspects of themselves to others.
Their moves are slow but soon you'll know
Others may be slow to reveal their true intentions, but eventually they will be made clear.
They'll keep on whispering their mantras
Others may continue to push their own beliefs or agendas, even if they're not in line with what's best for everyone.
We'll keep on whispering our mantras
Despite others' attempts to sway us, we'll continue to hold onto our own beliefs and values.
My moves are slow but soon they'll know
Despite taking time to make decisions, our actions will eventually make our intentions and motivations clear to others.
Their moves are slow but soon you'll know
Although others may take their time in revealing their plans and intentions, eventually their true motives will be exposed.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSE GONZALEZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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One night to be confused
One night to speed up truth
We had a promise made
Four hands and then away
Both under influence
We had divine scent
To know what to say
Mind is a razor blade
To call for hands of above
To lean on
Wouldn't be good enough
For me, no
One night of magic rush
The start a simple touch
One night to push and scream
And then relief
Ten days of perfect tunes
The colors red and blue
We had a promise made
We were in love
To call for hands of above
To lean on
Wouldn't be good enough
For me, no
To call for hands of above
To lean on
Wouldn't be good enough
And you, you knew the hands of the devil
And you, kept us awake with wolfs teeth
Sharing different heartbeats
In one night
To call for hands of above
To lean on
Wouldn't be good enough
For me, no
To call for hands of above
To lean on
Wouldn't be good enough
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José González’s debut album ‘Veneer’ (2003) is turning 20! To celebrate, the album will be re-issued with remastered audio and an exclusive live album. Pre-order / get tickets for the anniversary tour: https://josegonzalez.lnk.to/Veneer20YD
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This song meant a lot to my husband who was dying with cancer back in 2017. The words struck a cord with him. It's really beautiful. Still listening in 2024 😢
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