From the 1960s to the 1980s, Diamond was one of the more successful pop music performers, scoring a number of hits. As critic William Ruhlmann writes, "as of 2001, he claimed worldwide record sales of 115 million copies, and as of 2002 he was ranked third, behind only Elton John and Barbra Streisand, on the list of the most successful adult contemporary artists in the history of the Billboard chart."[1] As of May 2005 he has sold 120 million records worldwide, including 48 million records in the U.S.[2]
Though his record sales declined somewhat after the 1980s, Diamond continues to tour successfully, and maintains a very loyal following. Diamond's songs have been recorded by a vast array of performers from many different musical genres.
Diamond was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1984, and then in 2000 was given its Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the early part of 2011.
In 2008 Neil Diamond scored his first ever Billboard number one album with "Home Before Dark", the album also became his first studio album to get to number one in the UK.
Slow It Down
Neil Diamond Lyrics
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Hurry up son
We gotta run if you wanna get down
Clean speed
Where does it need you
If you wanna succeed
I'm thinking you need to
But are y really sure
It's a lot to endure
But I got me a cure
Slow it down!
Slow it down you
Slow it down
Take your time and you'll find your time has a meaning
Easy now
Catch those sounds of your heartbeat before it's leaving
You say you want satisfaction
Just steaming away from the action
Get some traction
Between you and the scenery
Say hello way
Not to fast
It don't last
Just follow my reflection
Day by day
See that view
It's for you
Just pay some affection
Forget about competition
Your dover and intuition
Stop your wishing
Won't get there by dreaming
Slow it down!
Slow it down you
Take your time
Even last and reclaim
Desine and desting
Doing fine
Make it flow
Let it go
You'll see it walk the alley
You're looking for bitter and greater
And counting on sooner and later
That's the way you won't be free
Slow it down!
Slow it down
Slow it down
Slow it down you
Slow it down
Slow it down
The song "Slow It Down" by Neil Diamond is a call to slow down and take life at a slower pace. The lyrics describe a world that is constantly rushing, where success is dependent on being fast and efficient. The singer urges the listener to take a step back and slow things down, to take their time and appreciate the beauty of life. The chorus delivers this message emphatically, repeating "Slow it down" three times in a row.
The verses describe the fast-paced world that the listener is urged to slow down from. The singer speaks urgently, urging the listener to hurry up, to pick up the pace, to keep up with everyone else. But he also recognizes that this pace can be overwhelming, that it can be hard to keep up. He offers a cure: slowing down. He argues that this will lead to true satisfaction and a sense of purpose.
Overall, "Slow It Down" is an optimistic song with an empowering message. It encourages the listener to take control of their life and take things at their own pace. It offers hope that by slowing down, we can find happiness and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Pick it up
Move quickly
Hurry up son
Act faster, child
We gotta run if you wanna get down
We must hurry if we want to be successful
Clean speed
Efficient and fast movement
Where does it need you
Where do you need to be
If you wanna succeed
To be successful
I'm thinking you need to
I think you do
But are y really sure
Are you really sure
It's a lot to endure
It may be challenging
But I got me a cure
But I have an answer
Slow it down!
Take it easy
Slow it down you
Relax, calm down
Take your time and you'll find your time has a meaning
Allow yourself time and it will be worthwhile
Easy now
Relax, chill out
Catch those sounds of your heartbeat before it's leaving
Listen to your own body's signals
You say you want satisfaction
You claim to desire fulfillment
Just steaming away from the action
In fact, you are avoiding potential achievements
Get some traction
Achieve progress slowly but surely
Between you and the scenery
Reconnect with your surroundings
Say hello way
Take the scenic route
Not too fast
Don't be in a hurry
It don't last
Things don't last
Just follow my reflection
Follow my lead
Day by day
One day at a time
See that view
Take a look around
It's for you
It's all yours
Just pay some affection
Show appreciation
Forget about competition
Don't worry about others
Your dover and intuition
Your own values and feelings
Stop your wishing
Stop dreaming and do something
Won't get there by dreaming
You must take action to achieve your goals
Take your time
Don't rush
Even last and reclaim
Be patient and recover what's lost
Desine and desting
Purpose and fate
Doing fine
Everything's okay
Make it flow
Let it come naturally
Let it go
Release your worries
You'll see it walk the alley
Good things will come your way
You're looking for bitter and greater
You're seeking something more valuable and meaningful
And counting on sooner and later
You believe that success will come eventually
That's the way you won't be free
Your current path will not grant you freedom
Slow it down!
Relax and calm down
Slow it down
Take it easy
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NEIL DIAMOND
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