Stevens sang mostly in his native language. His one English-language album is 1970's Outlander. Meic composes most of the lyrics and music on his albums. He is a gifted guitarist, and can perform as a soloist as well as with his band. Although he has fallen short of international fame, it was not musical talent that let him down but personal circumstances. He was signed to Warner Brothers, but does not seem to have done much recording for WB. Today he is respected among Welsh musicians and has several Welsh CDs available from the Sain label in Caernarfon. His early Welsh songs, such as Tryweryn (a Welsh village flooded to provide water for Liverpool) and Merch o'r Ffatri Wlan ("Girl from the wool factory"), are considered classics.
Stevens can still sometimes be found occasionally singing in certain pubs/hotels in Aberystwyth until the late hours. He can also be seen performing regularly throughout Wales and England at major festivals, eisteddfodau, pubs, theatres etc. He performs periodically in France, mainly Brittany where he is very popular.
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Meic Stevens Lyrics
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I know what's on your mind
You're headin' straight gor love
Let's not rush, you're movin way to fast
We can figure it out, we can make it last
We don't have to be so serious
You need to
Slow down
I'm not goin' anywhere
Slow down
If you care, I need a little time for air
If you just let me breathe
Maybe I'll stick around
If you slow down
I wanna little space, a little less attention
You see it on my face
Don't need an explanation
Let's not rush, you're movin way to fast
We can figure it out, we can make it last
We don't have to be so serious
You need to
Slow down
I'm not goin' anywhere
Slow down
If you care, I need a little time for air
If you just let me breathe
Maybe I'll stick around
If you slow down
Keep callin' - you won't leave me alone
Proclaiming love like it's a joke
Leavin' flowers at my door
Have enough don't need anymore
Believe in what we have right now
Have to slow down
I'm not goin' anywhere
Slow down
I'm not goin' anywhere
Slow down
If you care, I need a little time for air
If you just let me breathe
Maybe I'll stick around
Slow down
I'm not goin anywhere
Slow down
If you care, I need a little time for air
If you just let me breathe
Maybe I'll stick around
Ya have to slow down (yeah)
If you just let me breathe
Maybe I'll stick around
Not goin anywhere
If you just let me breathe
Maybe I'll stick around
Not goin anywhere
If you just let me breathe
Maybe I'll stick around
Not goin' anywhere
If you slow down
The song "Slow Down" by Bobby Valentino revolves around the theme of taking time in a relationship. The lyrics express the need for space, less attention, and time to think about the relationship. The singer is asking his partner to slow down because things are moving too fast. He wants to take some time to figure things out and make them last. The chorus reinforces this idea of slowing down and giving the singer some breathing room. He emphasizes that if his partner can let him breathe, he'll stick around, but if she doesn't, he'll have to leave.
The verses of the song describe how the singer's partner is coming on too strong. She's calling and proclaiming her love constantly, leaving flowers at his door, and not giving him any space. He's explaining that he needs time to breathe and think about things. He emphasizes that he's not going anywhere, but he needs his partner to give him some space to make things work.
The song's message is clear - sometimes in relationships, it's important to slow things down and give each other space. Rushing into things can lead to misunderstandings and ultimately cause the relationship to fail.
Line by Line Meaning
I need a little time, to see what you're made of
I require some time to understand your true nature and personality.
I know what's on your mind
I am aware of your thoughts and intentions.
You're headin' straight gor love
You are moving quickly towards romantic love.
Let's not rush, you're movin way to fast
We should slow down and not move too quickly in our relationship.
We can figure it out, we can make it last
We have the capability to resolve any problems and maintain a long-lasting relationship.
We don't have to be so serious
We should not take things too seriously and instead enjoy the process of getting to know each other.
Slow down
Take things at a slower pace.
I'm not goin' anywhere
I am committed to staying in this relationship.
If you care, I need a little time for air
If you love me, you must allow me some space and time to breathe.
If you just let me breathe
If you give me the personal space I need, I will stay in this relationship.
Maybe I'll stick around
Perhaps I will remain committed to this relationship.
I wanna little space, a little less attention
I desire some personal space and less excessive attention.
You see it on my face
My facial expression conveys my need for space and less attention.
Don't need an explanation
I do not require a justification for my desires for personal space and less attention.
Keep callin' - you won't leave me alone
Continuing to excessively contact me will not make me more available for attention or affection.
Proclaiming love like it's a joke
Making a mockery of your affection for me is not a productive way to develop our relationship.
Leavin' flowers at my door
Leaving gifts or affectionate gestures will not persuade me to overlook my need for personal space.
Have enough don't need anymore
I have already received enough attention and affection and do not require more.
Believe in what we have right now
It is essential to have faith in our current relationship and not put unnecessary pressure on its development.
Ya have to slow down (yeah)
It is imperative to take a slower pace and not rush our relationship.
If you just let me breathe
Maybe I'll stick around
Not goin anywhere
If you give me the space I need, I will remain committed to this relationship.
If you slow down
If you take a slower pace, we can maintain our relationship.
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