1) Odie is a Canadian Nigerian RnB artist, raised in the West Coast. His debut album Analogue released in early 2018, following buzzing Soundcloud efforts.
2) Odie was a teen punk band in Tucson, Arizona. Shortly after cutting the CD 'Another Day, Another Banana' in 2002, which was privately distributed, the band then disbanded.
Slowly
Odie Lyrics
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Think you're dead, 'cause you've been gone
On and on and on in the summer
Now we're moving on to September
Taking it all, but you still don't remember where you're going
And now you're alone
I hope that you make it home
Bow your head, keep your heart
Prayers start like this
Now you're ready to go
Gotta wave goodbye
Exist on the days, I don't know
Know I'm patient, but I risk every name, I'm bestowed, yeah
Gotta get this money still
Stop wasting time, can't wait in line
I get this funny feel
If our fate decide this plus or minus
Would you love me still?
I know it's only real, if I can let me heal
'Cause I pray for life, and this dream is my odyssey
Said you liked what you see, now you're calling me
Draw your lines, part the sea, it's the prophesy
Wait for signs in a dream, now it's all I see
Oh, I almost seemed to collapse
I throw my demons away
And keep my pain on the side
It's okay, it's alright, I'ma pray 'til I find
My way home, oh
It's all in your head, you're moving so slowly
Think you're dead, 'cause you've been gone
On and on and on in the summer
Now we're moving on to September
Taking it all, but you still don't remember where you're going
And now you're alone
I hope that you make it home
I hope that you make it home
I see the light in your dome
I know they're not in your zone
No need to fight it alone
Don't sit around on your own
Don't miss your flight in the morning
You're waiting, ready to go
Just free your mind and come home
The lyrics to Odie's song "Slowly" touch upon themes of self-doubt, existentialism, and the elusive concept of finding one's purpose in life. Odie encourages the listener to take control of their own destiny and stop waiting for life to happen to them. The chorus, "It's all in your head, you're moving so slowly, think you're dead cause you've been gone," seems to suggest that the listener is stuck in their own head and is unable to move forward with their life. Odie then implores that "Taking it all, but you still don't remember where you're going, and now you're alone" - a sentiment that mirrors the feeling of isolation that comes with not having a clear sense of direction in one's life.
The following verse delves further into the themes of self-discovery and spirituality. The lines "Nigga, don't talk like this, bow your head, keep your heart, prayers start like this, now you're ready to go, gotta wave goodbye," evoke a sense of surrender and acceptance - an acknowledgement that sometimes in order to move forward, one must first let go of the past. The verse ends with the lines "I get this funny feel, if our fate decide this plus or minus, would you love me still? I know it's only real, if I can let me heal," which suggests that the idea of fate and destiny is something that is important to Odie, but ultimately he believes that true healing and growth comes from within.
Line by Line Meaning
It's all in your head, you're moving so slowly
You're overthinking and not moving forward fast enough
Think you're dead, 'cause you've been gone
You're disconnected from the world around you
On and on and on in the summer
Time seems to be dragging on endlessly
Now we're moving on to September
Time is passing and things are changing
Taking it all, but you still don't remember where you're going
You're going through the motions without a clear direction
And now you're alone
You're feeling isolated and disconnected
I hope that you make it home
I hope you find your way back to a place of grounding and connection
Nigga, don't talk like this
Don't use negative self-talk
Bow your head, keep your heart
Stay humble and connected to your emotions
Prayers start like this
Start with positive intentions and affirmations
Now you're ready to go
You're mentally prepared for what's to come
Gotta wave goodbye
Accept the past and move forward
Exist on the days, I don't know
Live in the moment and embrace uncertainty
Know I'm patient, but I risk every name, I'm bestowed, yeah
I'm willing to take risks and put my reputation on the line
Gotta get this money still
I still need to work hard and make a living
Stop wasting time, can't wait in line
Don't procrastinate or wait for opportunities to come to you
I get this funny feel
I have a gut feeling about something
If our fate decide this plus or minus
Whether our destiny is positive or negative
Would you love me still?
Will our love endure through difficult times?
I know it's only real, if I can let me heal
I need to work on myself in order to have a healthy relationship
'Cause I pray for life, and this dream is my odyssey
My journey is a personal quest for fulfillment
Said you liked what you see, now you're calling me
After expressing interest, you're now reaching out to me
Draw your lines, part the sea, it's the prophesy
My actions will shape my future and fulfill my destiny
Wait for signs in a dream, now it's all I see
My subconscious is guiding me towards my goals
Oh, I almost seemed to collapse
I was close to breaking down
I throw my demons away
I'm actively working to overcome my inner struggles
And keep my pain on the side
I don't let my pain consume me
It's okay, it's alright, I'ma pray 'til I find
I'll keep hoping and asking for guidance until I reach my destination
My way home, oh
My journey towards clarity and connection
I see the light in your dome
I see potential and brightness in you
I know they're not in your zone
You feel disconnected from others
No need to fight it alone
You don't have to face your struggles by yourself
Don't sit around on your own
Don't isolate yourself
Don't miss your flight in the morning
Don't miss out on opportunities to move forward
You're waiting, ready to go
You're mentally prepared for what's to come
Just free your mind and come home
Clear your head and find your way back to connection and purpose
Writer(s): Jacob Kleinberg, Odunayo Ekunboyejo
Contributed by Connor H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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It's all in your head, you're moving so slowly
Think you're dead, 'cause you've been gone
On and on and on in the summer
Now we're moving on to September
Taking it all, but you still don't remember where you're going
And now you're alone
I hope that you make it home
Nigga, don't talk like this
Bow your head, keep your heart
Prayers start like this
Now you're ready to go
Gotta wave goodbye
Exist on the days, I don't know
Know I'm patient, but I risk every name, I'm bestowed, yeah
Gotta get this money still
Stop wasting time, can't wait in line
I get this funny feel
If our fate decide this plus or minus
Would you love me still?
I know it's only real, if I can let me heal
'Cause I pray for life, and this dream is my odyssey
Said you liked what you see, now you're calling me
Draw your lines, part the sea, it's the prophesy
Wait for signs in a dream, now it's all I see
Oh, I almost seemed to collapse
I throw my demons away
And keep my pain on the side
It's okay, it's alright, I'ma pray 'til I find
My way home, oh
It's all in your head, you're moving so slowly
Think you're dead, 'cause you've been gone
On and on and on in the summer
Now we're moving on to September
Taking it all, but you still don't remember where you're going
And now you're alone
I hope that you make it home
I hope that you make it home
I see the light in your dome
I know they're not in your zone
No need to fight it alone
Don't sit around on your own
Don't miss your flight in the morning
You're waiting, ready to go
Just free your mind and come home
@Strengthside
dopppeeee
@ahmadfalah325
this song is criminally underrated
@iquoteeverything
Yeah!
@baseline4355
good, i wanna gatekeep this shit lol its a gem
@melissacrowley4452
I just imagine ODIE and UMI doing a duet together and my heart absolutely melts 😍👀
@pandaeclipse7826
Bro forget UMI, imagine ODIE and Frank Ocean 😍
@cochiseseals
@@pandaeclipse7826 do they have any similar sounds that can be mixed together?
@vital1614
i thought y’all were talking about OMI the cheerleader guy 😭
@lannauter-musicgivesmelife4402
Lol no UMI, she has great music you should check her out
@lannauter-musicgivesmelife4402
Yo deffff