Slow Motion
PHOX // Confetti Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I don't know what to say
Everywhere I fall, don't know name or location
Baby, I'll just find my way
I'll find it
Years ago now, couldn't hold my eyes to the stars
Burdened by how they slept so far away
All the glitter is fire, burns the skin and leaves you with haste
Everything I do, I do in slow motion
I don't know what to say
Everywhere I fall, don't know name or location
Baby, I'll just find my way, I'll find it
Heavy is my sleeping, terror is my dreaming
While you are pretty through the night
You may taste the salt that rolls off my cheekbone
But you don't know why I cry
Over mulled wine, all the tact fell through the floor
Tripping over fine lines and you
If I stay here, I'll have some explaining for you
Sins are in mind where there's things that I ought to do
Everything I do, I do in slow motion
I don't know what to say
Everywhere I fall, don't know name or location
Baby, I'll just find my way, I'll find it
Heavy is my sleeping, terror is my dreaming
While you're pretty through the night
You may taste the salt that rolls off my cheekbone
But you don't know why I cry
In "Slow Motion," PHOX // Confetti sings about feeling lost and disconnected from her surroundings. She starts by explaining that she feels like everything she does is in slow motion, as if she is moving through life at a different pace than everyone else. She doesn't know what to say or where she is going, but she is determined to find her way. The song then shifts to a discussion of her fears and anxieties. She talks about the burden she used to feel when looking at the stars and how she now realizes that being present in the moment is more important than chasing shiny objects.
The chorus repeats the first verse, emphasizing her feelings of disconnection and isolation. She talks about crying but not being able to explain why or share her feelings with others. The final verse focuses on a specific moment of conflict, where she feels like she is tripping over "fine lines" and needs to explain her actions to someone else. She talks about the sins in her mind and the things she knows she needs to do but is afraid to confront. Throughout the song, the lyrics suggest a sense of internal struggle and confusion, as the singer grapples with her fears and searches for meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything I do, I do in slow motion
I live life at a slow pace and take my time with everything I do.
I don't know what to say
I struggle with expressing myself verbally.
Everywhere I fall, don't know name or location
I stumble and get lost frequently.
Baby, I'll just find my way
But I always manage to find my way in the end.
Years ago now, couldn't hold my eyes to the stars
I used to feel disconnected from the world and everything around me.
Burdened by how they slept so far away
Feeling weighed down by the distance between me and the things I desired.
I see now this is better in so many ways
But now I understand that taking things slow has its benefits.
All the glitter is fire, burns the skin and leaves you with haste
Rushing towards shiny things can lead to painful consequences and regrets.
Heavy is my sleeping, terror is my dreaming
I struggle with restful sleep and have nightmares.
While you are pretty through the night
Even though everything seems peaceful on the surface.
You may taste the salt that rolls off my cheekbone
You might see me cry and notice my sadness.
But you don't know why I cry
But you don't understand the reason behind my tears.
Over mulled wine, all the tact fell through the floor
In a relaxed social setting, I lost my ability to control my words and actions.
Tripping over fine lines and you
I messed up and made mistakes in our relationship.
If I stay here, I'll have some explaining for you
If I don't leave, I'll have to confront my mistakes and explain myself.
Sins are in mind where there's things that I ought to do
I feel guilty about things I haven't done yet and should have.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ERIK MARCEL DE KONING, TON VAN EMPEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Ive got mad love for this band right now
isleofinfinity
Saw them live last night. They were fantastic! And the most polite people ever...
Mister Pumpkinhead
They were simply too good for this world.
Brandon Zarzyczny
I love this song, the singer's voice is absolutely beautiful. :)
Darendarendaren
You guys deserve to have way more views. I fucking love your music. I would love to work with you guys!
Joseph Egnia
Sooo good! I saw you at the itunes festival and you were amazing!
Camille Schwartz
You guys are awesome! I saw you last night at a concert and cannot stop listening. Please keep producing music. You have such beautiful talent!!
Regi Sligh
Beautiful song!
Misha Krynauw
One of those songs I will always come back to
Darla Dey
I love the contrast of the song being ethereal but them being eccentric!