Slow Down
Paul Lyrics
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Got too many thoughts going on within
These aren't just beats over some violins
I want to sing something that genuine
Take a sec and maybe slow things down
Cause this life thing is moving a bit too fast for me
Just want to look at life dead in the eyes
And go ahead and tell it too
(Cause life's moving to fast so)
Slow Down
(Look at life dead in the eyes and tell it) Slow Down
(You're just moving too fast you're just moving to...)
Slow Down
(Let's change things up for a bit,
You know life's been going by way too fast and sometimes I just feel
Like we need to pause, enjoy life, don't let moments go by,
Let's just have some fun with this right here,
Ready on the count off... and... and One Two, One Two ready and...)
In the song "Slow Down" by Paul, he expresses his desire to pause and take a break from the fast-paced life. The opening line suggests that his mind is cluttered with too many thoughts, and he wants to express something genuine through his music. The next few lines reveal his intention to slow down and look at life directly, rather than being carried away by the constant movement. He urges himself and the listener to take a moment, pause, and enjoy the pleasures of life before they slip away.
The refrain "Slow Down" expresses Paul's thoughts on life moving too quickly and people need to appreciate each moment before it passes. He wants to remind the audience to enjoy life, have fun with it, and not let moments go by unnoticed. By altering the typical upbeat tempo, he creates an atmosphere of relaxation and pause, providing the listener with a break from the rush of life.
Paul's lyrics in "Slow Down" are truly reflective of the time in which the song was recorded. In today's world, people are so absorbed in their lives that sometimes they forget to slow down and appreciate the simple things. This is a reminder from Paul to cherish and take pleasure in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Where to begin, oh where to begin
I'm not quite sure how to start, I have a lot on my mind.
Got too many thoughts going on within
My mind is cluttered with too many things to focus on one.
These aren't just beats over some violins
This isn't just a meaningless song, I want it to be more.
I want to sing something that genuine
I want to sing from my heart and create something authentic.
Take a sec and maybe slow things down
Let's take a moment to relax and slow down the pace of life.
Cause this life thing is moving a bit too fast for me
Life seems to be moving too quickly and I need to catch my breath.
Just want to look at life dead in the eyes
I want to confront life head on and gain perspective.
And go ahead and tell it too
I want to express my thoughts and feelings about life.
Slow Down
Life needs to slow down to help me catch up.
(Cause life's moving to fast so)
Life is changing too quickly and it's hard to keep up.
(Look at life dead in the eyes and tell it) Slow Down
We need to confront life and ask it to slow down so we can appreciate it.
(You're just moving too fast you're just moving to...)
Life is moving too fast and it's hard to keep up with it.
(Let's change things up for a bit,
We need to switch things around for a little while.
You know life's been going by way too fast and sometimes I just feel
Life seems to be moving too quickly and it's overwhelming.
Like we need to pause, enjoy life, don't let moments go by,
We need to take a moment to enjoy life and not let it pass us by.
Let's just have some fun with this right here,
Let's enjoy the moment and have fun with what we're doing right now.
Ready on the count off... and... and One Two, One Two ready and...
Let's get ready to make some music and have a good time with it.
Writer(s): Paul Blake
Contributed by Allison G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Léa A.T
Well, lately
I can feel it in my bones, it's over
And I'm breakin'
And all I really need is you
Well, don't let me down
I'm on my knees now
Still prayin'
What will you have of me now?
Slow down, slow down
The fire's burnin' again
Slow down, slow down
We'll make it back, my friend
Slow down, slow down
The fire's burnin', desire's yearnin'
When you call my name
Don't leave me out to dry
'Cause it's so hard to love
When we're movin' at the speed of light
We're movin' at the speed of light
Movin' at the speed of light
I'm faded
Waitin'
Slow down, slow down
The fire's burnin' again
Slow down, slow down
We'll make it back, my friend
Slow down, slow down
The fire's burnin', desire's yearnin'
When I call your name
Don't hang me out to dry
'Cause it's so hard to love
When you're movin' at the speed of light
Movin' at the speed of light
Movin' at the speed of light
I'm faded
Starin' at four in the mornin'
Still prayin'
❤️
Colby Shaw
I'm faded
Staring at four in the mornin'
Still waitin'
For the good Lord to strike the chord
Well, don't let me down
I'm on my knees now
Still prayin'
What'll you have of me now?
Slow down, slow down
The fire's burnin' again
Slow down, slow down
You'll make it back, my friend
Well, lately
I can feel it in my bones, it's over
And I'm breakin'
And all I really need is you
Well, don't let me down
I'm on my knees now
Still prayin'
What will you have of me now?
Slow down, slow down
The fire's burnin' again
Slow down, slow down
We'll make it back, my friend
Slow down, slow down
The fire's burnin', desire's yearnin'
When you call my name
Don't leave me out to dry
'Cause it's so hard to love
When we're movin' at the speed of light
We're movin' at the speed of light
Movin' at the speed of light
I'm faded
Waitin'
Slow down, slow down
The fire's burnin' again
Slow down, slow down
We'll make it back, my friend
Slow down, slow down
The fire's burnin', desire's yearnin'
When I call your name
Don't hang me out to dry
'Cause it's so hard to love
When you're movin' at the speed of light
Movin' at the speed of light
Movin' at the speed of light
I'm faded
Starin' at four in the mornin'
Still prayin'
Slow Down and say, thank you Paul Cauthen, for this great tune!
A&W Swatzel
Hes Brilliant! I can't get this song out of my head...this album is absolutely amazing ♥️
Jesse Francis
One of the most unknown and underrated albums I’ve heard in a long time.
atl'skeeth reelrap
Breath of fresh air by far the best I think that is out there not sure if it's country he puts so much into it I would it's soul music
atl'skeeth reelrap
Same here just found him like two weeks or so ago can't stop listening to this song 👍
Kyle Mason
Song helped me through some hard times I’ve listened to this song so many times please do another one.
Paul Cauthen
Thanks for the love and support… God bless you
TennStateGuy
I have no idea what genre this song would fit in and I don't care, this slaps
T
Genre crusher
Léa A.T
Well, lately
I can feel it in my bones, it's over
And I'm breakin'
And all I really need is you
Well, don't let me down
I'm on my knees now
Still prayin'
What will you have of me now?
Slow down, slow down
The fire's burnin' again
Slow down, slow down
We'll make it back, my friend
Slow down, slow down
The fire's burnin', desire's yearnin'
When you call my name
Don't leave me out to dry
'Cause it's so hard to love
When we're movin' at the speed of light
We're movin' at the speed of light
Movin' at the speed of light
I'm faded
Waitin'
Slow down, slow down
The fire's burnin' again
Slow down, slow down
We'll make it back, my friend
Slow down, slow down
The fire's burnin', desire's yearnin'
When I call your name
Don't hang me out to dry
'Cause it's so hard to love
When you're movin' at the speed of light
Movin' at the speed of light
Movin' at the speed of light
I'm faded
Starin' at four in the mornin'
Still prayin'
❤️
Oil Field Guy
Great job Paul. Can't wait to catch a show.