Slow Down
New Amsterdams Lyrics
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Watch my step
Spinnin world hurts me
Facin backwards might cause you to slip
So slow down
Watch your step
Take a little trip down
Who knows where you'll land
Mend me now
My chance to move on
Who's to know
The outer side, the outside
My glimpse, a glimpse
Gather my sense
Sit and back and mend myself
Take a walk outside
Too bored to sleep
Sit back and mend myself
Take a walk outside
Too bored to sleep
Not enough time to get anything halfway done
Not enough time to get anything halfway done
The New Amsterdams' song "Slow Down" is about the importance of taking a moment to slow down and appreciate life. The first verse sets the scene of a chaotic world, where the poet must hold back his lip and watch his step to avoid slipping. The second verse explains that slowing down can lead to great discoveries, where a person can take a little trip and land anywhere. The chorus repeats the phrase "slow down" as a reminder to the listener to take things easier.
The third verse describes a moment of intimacy between two people, where the broken hands of one person scratch the back of the other. This physical connection suggests a healing process, where the poet is mend in the present moment. The fourth verse suggests that life can be uncertain, and the poet is unsure what lies ahead. However, the "outer side" and "outside" are mentioned, potentially referring to exploration and discovery.
The final lyrics express a feeling of boredom and a lack of time to achieve anything. However, this can be interpreted as a call to take a moment to relax and enjoy the present moment without feeling the pressure to achieve. Overall, "Slow Down" is a reminder of the beauty in taking a breath and enjoying life at a slower pace.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold back my lip
Refrain from saying anything impulsive or harmful
Watch my step
Be cautious and attentive while moving forward
Spinnin world hurts me
The fast-paced world is overwhelming and causing emotional pain
Facin backwards might cause you to slip
Retreating or looking back can lead to mistakes or failure
So slow down
Take a break and relax to reduce stress and anxiety
Watch your step
Be mindful of the decisions and actions you make
Take a little trip down
Take a metaphorical journey to discover new perspectives and experiences
Who knows where you'll land
The future is uncertain and unpredictable
Your broken hands scratch my back
The artist feels the emotional pain and struggle of another person
Mend me now
Help heal the emotional wounds or challenges of the artist
My chance to move on
An opportunity to leave behind past struggles and move forward
Who's to know
It's impossible to predict or control the future
The outer side, the outside
The world beyond oneself, external experiences
My glimpse, a glimpse
A brief view or insight into something beyond oneself
Gather my sense
Regain clarity and focus on priorities and goals
Sit and back and mend myself
Take time alone to reflect and heal from emotional pain
Take a walk outside
Get some fresh air and exercise to clear the mind
Too bored to sleep
Unable to rest or relax due to restlessness or anxiety
Not enough time to get anything halfway done
Too busy or overwhelmed to make significant progress on anything
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRANDON ALY, EDIE ARLISA BRICKELL, JOHN WALTER BUSH, JAMAR DECHALUS, MAXWELL DIXON, JOHN BRADLEY HOUSER, DEREK MURPHY, KENNETH NEIL WITHROW
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