Slow Down
Kelissa Lyrics
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Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
Slow down,
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
Slow down, we've got lifetimes to live
What's the worth of life on earth, if we can't even give?
Slow down, we've got lifetimes to go
What's the worth of life on earth, will we ever know?
It's like we barely see each other
No time for "Good Mornings," with our new stories so daunting
We are all sisters & brothers,
but the way that we treating one another, I can't believe it
Slow down, we've got lifetimes to live
What's the worth of life on earth, if we can't even give?
Slow down, we've got lifetimes to go
What's the worth of life on earth, will we ever know?
Moving at the pace, of a 100 meter race
Full speed ahead, won't turn your head, got to get first place
Our eyes on the prize at the finish line
How can we forget the reason we live in this Grand Design?
Slow down, we've got lifetimes to live
What's the worth of life on earth, if we can't even give?
Slow down, we've got lifetimes to go
What's the worth of life on earth, will we ever know?
We are all sisters & brothers,
but the way we treating one another,
I can't believe it
Slow down, we've got lifetimes to live
What's the worth of life on earth, if we can't even give?
Slow down, we've got lifetimes to go
What's the worth of life on earth, will we ever know?
Take a breath of the fresh mountain air,
Wake up, smell the coffee, this feeling has got me
And don't you forget to love and care,
Expect extraordinary things, this feeling has got me
Why do we wait for the moment before we pass on,
to realize the sun behind every star?
It's never too late to celebrate our lives and
give thanks for all the simple things
Slow down, we've got lifetimes to live
What's the worth of life on earth, if we can't even give?
Slow down, we've got lifetimes to go
What's the worth of life on earth, will we ever know?
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
Slow Down
In Kelissa's song Slow Down, she encourages listeners to take a step back and relax, reminding them that they have lifetimes to live and that the worth of life on earth is not measured by material success, but rather by the quality of connections and experiences shared with others. She points out that in our fast-paced world, we often forget to take the time to appreciate the simpler things in life, like a breath of fresh air or a cup of coffee. Additionally, Kelissa highlights the importance of treating others with kindness and care, as we are all sisters and brothers sharing the same human experience.
Throughout the song, Kelissa uses the metaphor of a race to describe the way that many of us live our lives, with our eyes constantly on the prize at the finish line. However, in doing so, we often forget the reason for living and lose sight of the things that truly matter. Kelissa encourages listeners to slow down and take a moment to appreciate the Grand Design of life and to celebrate the lives of themselves and others while they have the chance. In essence, Kelissa's song is an invitation to live more fulfilling, peaceful, and connected lives, reminding us that life is not just about winning the race, but about enjoying the journey and cherishing every moment along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Slow down,
Kelissa sings out for everyone to slow down in their fast-paced lives.
we've got lifetimes to live
Life is too short to rush everything in it, and we have a lot of time to enjoy and experience what life has to offer.
What's the worth of life on earth, if we can't even give?
What value does life hold if we don't give back and help others in need?
Slow down, we've got lifetimes to go
Remember to take a break in life because we still have so much to see and experience.
What's the worth of life on earth, will we ever know?
What is the true purpose of life and will we ever discover it?
It's like we barely see each other
We are living in a busy generation where people barely take time to appreciate each other's company.
No time for Good Mornings, with our new stories so daunting
People are too busy with their hectic lives that they barely have time to exchange a simple greeting in the morning.
We are all sisters & brothers,
We are all equal and connected by the same human experience.
but the way that we treating one another, I can't believe it
Kelissa is saddened by the way people treat each other in today's world.
Moving at the pace, of a 100 meter race
We are living life as if it is a competition to see who can achieve more in the shortest time possible.
Full speed ahead, won't turn your head, got to get first place
Everyone is trying to get ahead and lead the pack without taking time to appreciate the journey.
Our eyes on the prize at the finish line
We are too focused on the end goal that we forget to enjoy the journey along the way.
How can we forget the reason we live in this Grand Design?
We are living in a beautifully created world, but we often forget to appreciate it and the reasons we are here.
Take a breath of the fresh mountain air,
Kelissa suggests taking time to appreciate nature and the beauty around us.
Wake up, smell the coffee, this feeling has got me
Enjoy the small things in life as they bring joy to our daily routines.
Expect extraordinary things, this feeling has got me
We should aim for greatness and expect extraordinary things to happen in our lives.
Why do we wait for the moment before we pass on,
Why do we wait until we are about to die before we realize how valuable life is?
to realize the sun behind every star?
We often forget to appreciate the small things in our lives which are just as valuable as the big things.
It's never too late to celebrate our lives and
It is never too late to appreciate life and celebrate everything that we have accomplished.
give thanks for all the simple things
We should be grateful for the small things because they contribute to our overall happiness in life.
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
Kelissa adds a catchy tune to her lyrics to make the song more enjoyable.
Slow Down
Kelissa's chorus echoes her call to action for people to slow down in their daily lives.
Contributed by Mackenzie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
July RBelongs
I really love this talented singer ! Kelissa you are so great! So authentic. So real ! You sing with your soul. Your voice is full of love and passion. Your songs are powerful. Jah protects you sista
Spoila Ranks
pure love & resPECT for the Empress ...Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results.
Keith Rennie
WOW love her voice!
Jasmin Smith
I love your voice I love the song and riddim love the niceness and positivity
corey smith
A great song, so positive & I'm loving it.
Kelissa Anbessa
give thanks!!! love love
Njeri Miring'u
Maad...I met her yesterday and didn't even know it was her. So down to earth. Respect Empress... Keep the positive vibrations coming.
MANI2010MEDIA
I love her soul!! ⚘
Sher Mullings
aww Kelissa you are amazing,,,love your music
RasJudah
Simplicity and share JAH Blessings. Big up on this track Kelissa.