Slow Down
Matt And Sherry McPherson Lyrics
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Brooklyn, Grand Street
Four Flights,Late nights
Black Socks, White Dice
Ten pounds loud sounds
Turn up,tied and bound
Don't slow down
Don't slow down
Don't slow down
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Fire escape sunny
(Don't slow down)
Butter and honey
(don't slow down)
Iron and money
Don't slow down
(Don't slow down)
Pen Versus Pencil
(Don't slow down)
I don't make the rules
( Don't slow down)
Physical Mental
Don't Slow down
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Gardens and trash cans
Hoodie and Chuck-T's
Arm,Fingers, and Hands
Don't slow down
(Don't slow down)
I'm Feeling Restless
(Don't slow down)
Summons and Sentence
(Don't slow down)
We've made some messes
(don't slow down)
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The lyrics to Matt and Kim's song "Don't Slow Down" seem to be a stream of consciousness about the experiences and feelings of the singer. The first verse seems to be a description of a night out or a party, with the singer mentioning locked knees, which could refer to standing for a long time, without the need for keys to leave. They also mention being on Grand Street in Brooklyn, which is a popular nightlife area with many bars and clubs. The line about four flights and late nights gives the impression of someone going up and down stairs to different parties or hangouts. The mention of black socks and white dice could be a reference to a gambling game. The line "ten pounds loud sounds" could be a reference to the volume of music and the energy of the party. The final line "turn up, tied and bound" seems to capture the feeling of wanting to let loose and have a good time without any inhibitions.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Don't slow down" four times, emphasizing the importance of living life with energy and not holding back. The next three verses mention various images and situations, such as a fire escape, butter and honey, and physical and mental challenges. The lyrics seem to encourage the listener to keep moving forward, to push themselves, and to not give up on their dreams or desires. The final verse mentions gardens and trash cans, which could signify the contrast between a beautiful and natural environment and one that is more industrial or gritty. The singer then mentions feeling restless, having to deal with the consequences of their actions, and accepting that they have made mistakes.
Overall, the lyrics to "Don't Slow Down" are a call to live life to the fullest, to embrace the highs and lows, and to keep pushing forward no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
Locked Knees,No keys
Being stationary, without the ability to move, as if the knees are locked, without any means to progress forward, exemplified by not having keys
Brooklyn, Grand Street
Being in an urban environment with all of its hustle and bustle, exemplified by Brooklyn's Grand Street
Four Flights,Late nights
Having to climb many and many flights of stairs, typically in a tenement, coupled with staying up late into the night
Black Socks, White Dice
The contrast between the color of their socks and the dice implying the juxtaposition of things in their environment that are not typically placed together
Ten pounds loud sounds
Ten pounds of forceful and impactful sounds indicating the overwhelming amount of noise in their surroundings
Turn up,tied and bound
Being at full volume and intensity, yet tied down and constrained, akin to being in a cramped living space
Don't slow down
Motivating oneself to keep pushing through difficulties and challenges in life
(Don't slow down)
Fire escape sunny
Even with the struggles in life, there can still be bright spots, like enjoying the sunshine on a fire escape
(Don't slow down)
Butter and honey
Things that complement each other, like butter and honey, coming together in a positive way despite an otherwise difficult situation
(don't slow down)
Iron and money
The importance of working hard for one's living and the correlation between iron and money
(Don't slow down)
Pen Versus Pencil
The debate of whether to use a pen or pencil can be trivial when compared to more significant issues in life
(Don't slow down)
I don't make the rules
Challenging the status quo and questioning the authority that governs society
(Don't slow down)
Physical Mental
Addressing the connection between mental and physical health and how both require attention and care
Gardens and trash cans
Hoodie and Chuck-T's
Arm,Fingers, and Hands
Random and relatable parts of everyday life that are often overlooked, experienced while walking around in their environment
(Don't slow down)
I'm Feeling Restless
Describing that feeling of being stuck and wanting to break free from the monotony of daily life
(Don't slow down)
Summons and Sentence
Dealing with the consequences of one's actions and the legal system, particularly the idea of being summoned and sentenced
(Don't slow down)
We've made some messes
Owning up to past mistakes and errors, and recognizing that everyone is human and makes mistakes
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KIMBERLY ANN SCHIFINO, MATTHEW WESLEY JOHNSON
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