The band consisted of:
* Brittin Karroll aka Britt Black: guitar
* Colette Trudeau: lead vocals
* Felicity Hearst: bass guitar
* Leah Emmott: drums
LiveonRelease's genre of music follows the likes of Blink-182. The name, LiveonRelease, originated from basketball jargon. Basketball is Brittin's favorite sport.
In 2002 they released Seeing Red, which included the singles "I'm Afraid of Britney Spears", "Get With It", and "Emotional Griptape". "I'm Afraid of Britney Spears" also appeared on the Dude, Where's My Car? soundtrack. In 2003 they released their second album Goes on a Field Trip, which included the single "Let's Go".
Slow Down
LiveonRelease Lyrics
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The lyrics to LiveonRelease's song Slow Down reflect the pressures that the modern world places on people. The singer feels overwhelmed by the pace of life and realizes that it's important to slow down before it's too late. She doesn't know where to go or what to try, so she takes some aspirin and rents a video to escape the stress but realizes that she's still stuck in the same situation. She acknowledges that there's nothing else to do and no reason to complain or cry, but all she wants to do is have some fun before she dies.
The chorus emphasizes the need to slow down and appreciate life, rather than rushing through it. The singer is only 15 but feels like she's going on 22 due to the stress and pressure that she's experiencing. She acknowledges that she's forgotten to slow down but is still with someone who she can lean on for support.
Overall, the song Slow Down encourages listeners to take a step back from their busy lives and enjoy the moment. It's a reminder that life is short, and we should make the most of it while we can.
Line by Line Meaning
Where did the time go?
Expressing confusion and surprise at how quickly time has passed.
Because I wanna slow down now
Expressing a desire to slow down or pause the fast pace of life.
I take some aspirin and I rent a video
Engaging in activities to distract from the fast pace of life.
But I'm still with you
Despite distractions, still feeling overwhelmed by the speed of life.
And I don't know how to slow down now
Feeling lost and unsure about how to slow down life's pace.
Because there's nothing else to do
Feeling like there are no alternatives to the frenzied pace of life.
I don't know where to go
Feeling unsure about direction in life.
I don't know what to try
Feeling a lack of motivation to try new things or take risks.
Nothing to complain about and no reason to cry
Acknowledging a lack of significant problems or difficulties, and yet still feeling overwhelmed by the pace of life.
All I wanna do it have some fun before I die
Expressing a desire to enjoy life and make the most of it before it's too late.
I just forgot to slow down now
Realizing that life has been moving too quickly and a conscious effort needs to be made to slow things down.
I gotta slow down now
Emphasizing the need to make a change and slow down life's pace.
I gotta gotta slow down now
Repeating the need to slow down as a reminder to oneself.
I'm 15 and I'm going on 22
Feeling like one is growing up too fast and not properly savoring the youth and experiences of the current age.
You know I gotta slow down now
Acknowledging the need to slow down to someone else.
You've lost it now what can I say
Observing that life has become overwhelming and difficult to manage.
Don't have to give it all away
Encouraging oneself to not give up or lose hope despite feeling overwhelmed.
Life is much longer then one-day
Remembering that life is a journey and that one day's struggles do not define the entirety of life.
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