Slow Down
Lights Follow feat. Matthew Heath & Grady Griggs Lyrics
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Leave before the sun comes
I was gonna make this count
Bleeding for the sake of
Someone else's paste-up
Hoping this would all work out
But I've been stealing time
Thinking if I tried
We're caught up in the climb
Love was far behind
Someone's gotta stop this madness
The lyrics of Slow Down by Lights Follow, featuring Matthew Heath and Grady Griggs, suggest a narrative about someone who has been working hard towards a certain goal or dream, without necessarily considering the cost or unintended consequences. The first line, "Moving to my own drum," implies that the singer has been driving their own path outside of societal norms, perhaps in pursuit of a creative pursuit or personal passion. However, the line "Leave before the sun comes" could also suggest a type-A personality that is always on the go, never stopping to take a break or reflect on the journey.
The next few lines hint at a sense of sacrifice and desperation: "I was gonna make this count / Bleeding for the sake of / Someone else's paste-up / Hoping this would all work out." These lines suggest that the singer has been working hard for the sake of someone else, or for a specific goal that they feel the need to achieve. Meanwhile, the chorus reveals the singer's internal struggle: "But I've been stealing time / Thinking if I tried / Everything would turn out right." Despite having good intentions and working hard, the singer realizes that they have been sacrificing their time and energy without necessarily seeing the expected results.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more urgent: "We're caught up in the climb / Love was far behind / Someone's gotta stop this madness." The singer realizes that they have been so focused on their goal that they have forgotten about the importance of love and human connection. They also realize that they cannot continue on this path of endless striving without burning out or sacrificing important things in life. Overall, Slow Down is a song that encourages listeners to take a step back and reassess their priorities, to avoid getting caught up in the rat race of modern life.
Line by Line Meaning
Moving to my own drum
I am living life on my own terms, not following the crowd.
Leave before the sun comes
I like to start my day early and get ahead of everyone else.
I was gonna make this count
I had high hopes and expectations for myself.
Bleeding for the sake of
I am sacrificing a lot for something/someone.
Someone else's paste-up
I am helping to create something that is not my own.
Hoping this would all work out
I am optimistic that things will turn out well.
But I've been stealing time
I have been wasting time and not being productive.
Thinking if I tried
I believed that my efforts could make a difference.
Everything would turn out right
I had the expectation that everything would fall into place.
We're caught up in the climb
We are focused on pursuing success.
Love was far behind
Romantic relationships were not a priority for us.
Someone's gotta stop this madness
We need to slow down and reevaluate our priorities.
Contributed by Cole A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Angie L.
I partially fell in love with Terrace House because they had a good theme song. This song makes me feel so happy~
Jaziel Aryan
@Christopher Marcelo Yup, I've been watching on Flixzone} for months myself :D
Christopher Marcelo
Pro trick : watch movies at Flixzone. I've been using them for watching a lot of movies lately.
ngawang dechen
This song always make me feel happy and feel kind
Sky D
I know, it feels so positive, I love it.
R Gotti
Sophia Alissa Sprehe not here name lol the song playing when they introduced her.
I found another great song by the artist who sing Slow Down. It's called live your beautiful life, you will love it!
Sky D
This song is so positive and happy. I love it
Diogo Brawling
Terrace House 💕
Tô viciado nessa música! Canto junto em toda abertura! Quero o resto da Temporada Aloha State e as outras na Netflix!!
Jasmin Rivas
2021 still listening to this. I want new season!!! #terracehouse 😭😭😭
Dylan west
listening to this is giving me the memories of terrace house and im tearing up
im miss those random japanese people so much