Slow Me Down
My Little Cheap Dictaphone Lyrics


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I'm a movie a star, always looking to score
is this all you got, are you ready for more?
Last call, will you come? There's a party in store

what you really need,
the things you talk about
they are within your reach
you'll never go without
all you dreamed about
it all belongs to you
your every dream came true
you're spinning round
you'll never slow me down

Hey man, Can't you see
you're the one they adore

Suit up and behave
You might never come back

Hey Ho, Let's get together
Let's Go And Party like there's no tomorrow
Hang on, Hold on, No need to come down
Just promise me you'll never drag me down
Slow Me down, Slow me down

Booze, Blow, Pills and Green
Show me something real
Black Out Getting High
I need to come down

Hey Ho, Let's get together
Let's Go And Party like there's no tomorrow
Hang on, Hold on, No need to come down




Just promise me you'll never drag me down
Slow Me down, Slow me down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to My Little Cheap Dictaphone's "Slow Me Down" are a commentary on the modern-day obsession with excess and seeking pleasure in the form of materialistic goods and drugs. The opening lines of the song create an image of a movie star, always looking for the next big thing in life. The singer is asking if this is all, as if the promise of fame and fortune is not quite as fulfilling as we imagine it to be. The chorus urges the audience to never slow down and to keep pressing on to attain the things they talk about, as they are within their reach. The dream of a better life is within our grasp, but we must work hard and never give up.


The second verse shifts perspective and is directed towards someone who is trying to numb their pain with alcohol, drugs, and sex. The lyrics paint a picture of this person's reckless behavior, a life consumed by hedonistic pleasures. The chorus repeats the call to never slow down, but the tone of the song changes with the addition of the line, "slow me down, slow me down." This line could be interpreted as an acknowledgment that sometimes we need to take a step back and slow down to truly appreciate life and what we have.


Overall, "Slow Me Down" is a message to those who are seeking to fill a void in their lives with excess and pleasure. It encourages them to work hard to achieve their dreams and never give up, but also acknowledges the importance of slowing down and finding true happiness in the present moment.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm a movie a star, always looking to score
I'm always striving to be the best and achieve great things.


is this all you got, are you ready for more?
Are you content with what you have or do you want to strive for more?


Last call, will you come? There's a party in store
Are you ready to live life to the fullest and take advantage of every opportunity?


what you really need, the things you talk about they are within your reach you'll never go without all you dreamed about it all belongs to you your every dream came true you're spinning round you'll never slow me down
Everything you need to succeed is within your grasp. You have the power to accomplish all of your dreams, and your success will never be compromised by anything else.


Hey man, Can't you see you're the one they adore
You are beloved and have the potential to make a huge impact.


Suit up and behave You might never come back
Live life on the edge and take risks. If you play it safe, you may miss out on opportunities that may never come again.


Hey Ho, Let's get together Let's Go And Party like there's no tomorrow Hang on, Hold on, No need to come down Just promise me you'll never drag me down Slow Me down, Slow me down
Let's live in the moment and have fun without worrying about the consequences. But, be true to yourself and never let anyone or anything slow you down.


Booze, Blow, Pills and Green Show me something real Black Out Getting High I need to come down
Here, the singer is expressing the desire to escape and find a way to unwind after living life on the edge. They want something real and meaningful to hold on to, rather than relying on substances to escape reality.




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