Slow
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Wheel Lyrics
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The way that you love me, you love me
That's all that I had ever ask
But in time, you realize the violins have stopped playing at the bottle's end
And yet, it lingers on and finds its way through
Maybe I won't be, won't be
All that I could've been
I pick up my things declaring it's the end
Here it comes, here it comes don't let it blow you down
Here it comes, here it comes to overtake you now
I find it hard to just confront you
Lately I don't see, I can't see the kindness that you always have
It's still mine, but I hope that time
Will heal the wounds of the past
Here it comes, here it comes to blow you down
Here it comes, here it comes don't you hear it sound
Here it comes, here it comes and you just stand around
The lyrics to Nathaniel Rateliff & The Wheel's song "Slow" convey a sense of longing, introspection, and a struggle to confront and understand the dynamics of love. The first verse expresses the difficulty of comparing the love received to the love desired. The singer is grateful for the love they receive but realizes that it is not all they had hoped for. The mention of the violins stopping indicates a loss of the romantic and passionate aspect of the relationship.
In the second verse, the lingering feelings of love remain despite the imperfections and uncertainties. The singer contemplates not becoming all they could have been because of the complexity of the relationship. However, whenever things start to fall into place or make sense, they decide to leave, signaling a constant cycle of beginnings and endings.
The repeated phrase "here it comes" in the chorus suggests the repeated struggles and challenges faced in the relationship. It serves as a warning not to let these challenges bring one down or overwhelm them. The singer acknowledges the impending emotional storm but also the potential to overcome it.
Line by Line Meaning
I find it hard to just compare to
It's difficult for me to measure up to
The way that you love me, you love me
The level of affection and care you show me
That's all that I had ever ask
It's the only thing I've ever requested
But in time, you realize the violins have stopped playing at the bottle's end
Eventually, you realize that the romantic atmosphere has faded
And yet, it lingers on and finds its way through
Nevertheless, the feeling remains and persists
Maybe I won't be, won't be
Perhaps I won't become, won't become
All that I could've been
Everything I had the potential to be
But each time it begins to rhyme
However, every time it starts to align
I pick up my things declaring it's the end
I gather my belongings and proclaim that it's the conclusion
Here it comes, here it comes don't let it blow you down
It's approaching, don't allow it to devastate you
Here it comes, here it comes to overtake you now
It's arriving to overpower you at this moment
I find it hard to just confront you
I struggle to openly address you
Lately I don't see, I can't see the kindness that you always have
Recently, I fail to perceive the constant benevolence you exhibit
It's still mine, but I hope that time
It's still in my possession, but I anticipate that with time
Will heal the wounds of the past
The wounds from the past will be cured
Here it comes, here it comes to blow you down
It's advancing, ready to knock you down
Here it comes, here it comes don't you hear it sound
It's approaching, can't you hear the sound it makes
Here it comes, here it comes and you just stand around
It's arriving, and you just remain idle
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Nathaniel David Rateliff
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Noah James
some of the best music iv ever heard.. i loved in memory of loss and then i heard about this album.. blew me away..
frieds85
One of the best albums I have ever heard. A masterpiece.
herbert ebenbauer
aaahhh, man, it's 1 am, I want to go to sleep, but I can't stop listening to this incredible album - I want to buy it, but where???? please help, cdbaby only offers downloading, I want the physical cd!!!!
Hayden Reed
I'm the first to like this and the first to comment... I hope I don't end up to be the only one because this song is real amazing and people need to know about it. :)
I Survived Just Just
Hayden Reed saw him last year in a small venue. It's on YouTube Barrowlands Glasgow Scotland. They've a massive following.
Josh Dover
I can not find the album for sale anywhere! Even on his personal site!! I took the time to email the management team! Hopefully I can get my hands on this since it is not on iTunes or anything! I have all his other albums except his latest!!
Sergio S.
Got it yeaaarrrrsssss app but good luck getting it
herbert ebenbauer
thanks, I paid 25 Euro a couple of months ago, but it's definitely worth the price...thanks for your help anyway
I Survived Just Just
I wonder if you actually see your power.?
Jay Combs
nathanielrateliffcom here you go bro