Slow
Poor Old Lu Lyrics


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This song is probably one of the 'filler' tracks on 'Sin'. It wasn't a single. It wasn't much of a concert hit. In fact, this song was rarely mentioned at all. Why is that? Who knows. Maybe it's just not that good. It was one of the rare mellow tracks on 'Sin'. Slightly dreamy and somewhat playful. Aaron came up with some good background vocals, and Nick's bass line quite nice. I suppose 'Slow' just helped round out the album. We'll leave it at that.

This song is very much written with 'emotions' in mind - literally. Some lines refer to colors. Some lines refer to common feelings that we have. Other lines note environmental shifts - weather and such. I'm not sure if this song is really clever or just very silly. No matter, because the chorus holds the song together nicely: things get crazy, Lord, so please slow us down. That's still true.


Green I've seen
As jealous as anything
blue it's true
Weep to sleep over you

I feel - and I kill

the sea in me
Toss me up, around indeed

I will - be still

it's all chasing, racing
Often crazy
Does it show?
But I've been praying lately
And Christ will slow me, free
I know

red I'm dead
"grief has got me" so I've said

clear to hear
However gone I could be near

I will - be filled

it's all chasing, racing
Often crazy
Does it show?
(grab me, that I might be awake)
But I've been praying lately
And Christ will slow me, free
I know
(slow me, as I am running way to fast)

the wind in sin
On my hands instead again

instill - Your will

it's all chasing, racing
Often crazy
Does it show?
(grab me, that I might be awake)
But I've been praying lately
And Christ will slow me, free




I know
(slow me, as I am running way to fast)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Slow" by Poor Old Lu are quite cryptic and might require multiple listens to fully understand its meaning. The song is often regarded as a 'filler' track on the album "Sin", which might partly explain why it is not very talked about. However, looking beyond its apparent simplicity, the song is full of emotion and can be interpreted as a prayer to Christ to help slow the singer's life down amidst the chaos and distractions of everyday living experiences.


The opening lines use colors to represent jealousy ("green") and sadness ("blue") that can consume us at times. The lyrics then shift to the sea, representing the singer's uncontrollable life being tossed around by uncertain circumstances. The chorus follows, and it encapsulates the central theme: a plea to Christ to slow the singer down and free him from chaotic living. The following verses use the colors red and clear to depict death and hope. The singer acknowledges that life can sometimes feel like a chase, where we are always running tirelessly, but we need to slow down and let Christ help us through it.


The song's lyrical structure is clever, employing various metaphors to depict a chaotic life that needs slowing down. It is a beautiful reminder of how we can get lost in life's busyness, but with Christ's help, we can slow down and see what truly matters. The slow, dreamy music presented complements the lyrics’ mood, making the song highly emotional and specific to the overall theme of the album.


Line by Line Meaning

Green I've seen As jealous as anything
I have experienced jealousy as intense as the color green


blue it's true Weep to sleep over you
It's true that I cry myself to sleep over you, represented by the color blue


I feel - and I kill the sea in me Toss me up, around indeed I will - be still
I am overwhelmed with emotions that feel like a tumultuous sea, and I am trying to find stillness amongst it all


it's all chasing, racing Often crazy Does it show? But I've been praying lately And Christ will slow me, free I know
Life can be hectic and chaotic, and I wonder if others can see my struggle. I have been praying for help, and I believe that Christ will slow me down and set me free


red I'm dead "grief has got me" so I've said
I am filled with grief, as represented by the color red, and it's consuming me


clear to hear However gone I could be near
It may seem like I am far away and absent, but I am still reachable and present


I will - be filled
I will try to fill myself with positivity and goodness despite the struggles I am facing


the wind in sin On my hands instead again instill - Your will
I have made mistakes and been led astray, but I am trying to be guided by God's will


slow me, as I am running way to fast(grab me, that I might be awake)
The chorus repeats that I feel like I am running through life too quickly and I need God to grab me and slow me down before I lose sight of what really matters




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