Slow
June and the Well Lyrics

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Baby slow the motion
We not gonna talk about it all
Baby since I lost you once I’m cautious
But baby I don’t wanna do you wrong, wrong
Tell me shorty what you mean by that
I love you and I’m not gonna deny that
Everything is televised I know that
You not gon’ believe in what I’m gonna show you

Shorty look
I don’t gotta look
Shorty why you mess it up
It ain’t cool
Yeah all I want you do is tell me the truth
I’m livin’ my life too risky, got nothin’ to lose
You know
Baby hold me tight
Hold me close, close
I don’t wanna fall in love no more
Can you call me when you get home, home
Why you starin’ at me shorty
What is wrong
You don’t want no love
Why your heart is made of stone
Don’t call my phone, don’t call my phone
I won’t right my wrongs shorty
I won’t right my wrongs
Tell me shorty what you mean by that
I love you and I’m not gonna deny that
Everything is televised I know that
You not gon’ believe in what I’m gonna show you
Shorty look
I don’t gotta look
Shorty why you mess it up
It ain’t cool
Yeah all I want you do is tell me the truth
I’m livin’ my life too risky, got nothin’ to lose, yeah
Slow the motion, slow the motion
Slow the motion, slow the motion
Slow the motion, slow the motion
Baby, slow the motion, yeah
Slow the motion, slow the motion

Baby, slow the motion
Slow the motion

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to June and the Well's song "Slow" express a relationship that has been previously lost and the caution that comes with starting over. The song begins with the plea to slow down the motion and not discuss things yet. The singer explains that they have lost the other person before and does not want to wrong them again. They ask the other person to tell them what they mean when they say things, and proclaim their love while acknowledging the fact that everything is televised and therefore difficult to trust.

The singer then asks the other person to hold them tightly, but also confesses that they do not want to fall in love again. They recognize the other person's lack of interest in love and ask them to not call their phone anymore. The song ends with the plea to slow the motion again, perhaps asking for gentleness in the relationship.

The song captures the fear and confusion that comes with starting over in a relationship, after having experienced loss. There is a sense of vulnerability and caution but also a longing for love and trust. The lyrics are simple but powerful in their honesty and expression of emotion.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby slow the motion
Let's take things slow

We not gonna talk about it all
We don't need to discuss everything

Baby since I lost you once I’m cautious
Since I've lost you before, I'm being careful

But baby I don’t wanna do you wrong, wrong
But I don't want to hurt you

Tell me shorty what you mean by that
Can you explain what you're trying to say?

I love you and I’m not gonna deny that
I love you and I won't deny it

Everything is televised I know that
Everything is out there for everyone to see, I understand

You not gon’ believe in what I’m gonna show you
You won't believe what I'm about to reveal

Shorty look
Listen to me

I don’t gotta look
I don't need to check

Shorty why you mess it up
Why are you causing problems?