Slow
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Wheel Lyrics


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I find it hard to just compare to
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
But each time it begins to rhyme
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

Overall Meaning

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

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