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1) American six-piece alternative folk / indie pop
2) person from Hungary
1) PHOX is an American six-piece alternative folk / indie pop band from Baraboo, Wisconsin. PHOX's self-titled debut LP was released on June 24, 2014.
Slow Motion
Phox Lyrics
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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 PHOX's song Slow Motion, the lyrics suggest a feeling of being lost and out of control. The singer admits to doing everything in slow motion which implies a lack of direction or motivation. They also express their inability to speak and an inability to remember places they have fallen to. The lyrics "Everywhere I fall, don't know name or location" could possibly suggest a mental health struggle like depression or anxiety. However, the singer seems determined to find their way, and the repetition of "I'll find it" in each chorus suggests that they still have hope despite their struggles.
The verse, "Years ago now, couldn't hold my eyes to the stars, Burdened by how they slept so far away" paints a picture of someone who has lost hope in the world, maybe because their dreams seem so far from their reach. However, they have now come to the realization that it's better to take things slowly and not rush through life. They describe how the glitter is fire and it burns, probably meaning that chasing an unrealistic or unsustainable lifestyle can harm them in the long run.
Overall, Slow Motion is a poignant and thought-provoking song that resonates with anyone who has struggled to find their way in life or cope with mental health issues.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything I do, I do in slow motion
I take my time with everything and am cautious in my actions
I don't know what to say
I am unsure of what to communicate in certain situations
Everywhere I fall, don't know name or location
I am lost and unsure of where I am in certain situations
Baby, I'll just find my way
I will figure out my path and direction in life
Years ago now, couldn't hold my eyes to the stars
In the past, I was unable to see beyond my current situation
Burdened by how they slept so far away
I felt weighed down by how unreachable my goals seemed
I see now this is better in so many ways
I now understand that taking time to achieve my goals is beneficial
All the glitter is fire, burns the skin and leaves you with haste
Being drawn in by superficial things can be dangerous and lead to haste decisions
Heavy is my sleeping, terror is my dreaming
I struggle with sleep and have unsettling dreams
While you are pretty through the night
While others may look happy and content, I struggle internally
You may taste the salt that rolls off my cheekbone
Others may witness my tears
But you don't know why I cry
They don't understand my personal struggles and why they cause me to cry
Over mulled wine, all the tact fell through the floor
I lost my ability to communicate effectively during a conversation
Tripping over fine lines and you
I struggle to navigate the complexities of the relationship with the person I am addressing
If I stay here, I'll have some explaining for you
If I continue in this way, I will have to justify my actions and behavior to others
Sins are in mind where there's things that I ought to do
I feel guilty about not taking certain actions or doing what I know I should do
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ERIK MARCEL DE KONING, TON VAN EMPEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Atzin Colin
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
Years ago now, couldn't hold my eyes to the stars
Burdened by how they slept so far away
I see now this is better in so many ways
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.
Tyler Newman
This is the last song one of my best friends showed me before he took his own life. Every time I hear her voice it feels like he's still here. This will always hold a special place in my heart ❤️
belle taunde
I'm so sorry to hear that, please continue to be strong
graphictank
Fuck, that's rough. I hope you found help to deal with that and the significance of the song they relayed to you. I hope & trust you're doing better these days.
TacomaKix
From Middle school to high school, all of you were some of the sweetest people I had the honor to grow up with. Super cool seeing this video grow so much over the years since release. I came back to tell y’all I miss you and I heard it playing at Cheesecake Factory the other night while eating dinner and made me miss the days of when we were all young Baraboobians. All the best! Really wish you all would link back up and make another album or 10. What you all had together was extremely special!
Anamastaywhat?
Absolutely brilliant song! Brilliant! Tears of joy.
Andrew Quilpa
Just came back from seeing their show at the 9:30 Club in DC a few hours ago (February 12, 2015). Seeing them live confirmed everything I could only initially glean from recordings and broadcasts: they are a group of fantastically talented musicians whose energy and passion really filled the space. Their recreation of the NPR Tiny Desk Concert was a real joy. Besides the clear musical talent among the band members, Monica's powerhouse vocals and genuinely sweet and funny banter with the audience gave a brief window into her writing process and really sealed the deal for me. Great live show. Hope to see you around DC again, Phox!
graphictank
You missed the earlier Hamilton show which was absolutely amazing. I missed the 9:30 show since I was out if country. Glad you got to see them!
JohnEdward Kerr
Saw them at ACL in 2014, great show, made eye contact with Monica and went immediately scarlet in color.... damn, she wrecks me.
Mister Pumpkinhead
Lucky you.
Tessa Ward
The clarinet in this song 😍