Slow Down
Rob Halford - Halford Lyrics
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Still my anger
Bring me peace
From my temper
I'm trying every way I can
I'm doing wrong I understand
Bring me peace, slow down, I can't have it, I can't have it all.
Break the strain
Feed my hunger
Tell my mind
To be stronger
I've got to move and make it real
I've got to make myself a deal
Break this strain, slow down, give up what I crave
Tell my mind, slow down, watch what I can, watch what I can save.
Will I rise
Out of shadow
Staying calm
Felling hollow
I'm here to give me one more chance
That choice is resting in my hands, yeah
Let it be, slow down, watch the pressure fall
Bring me peace, slow down, I can't have it, I can't have it all.
Break this strain, slow down, give up what I crave
Tell my mind, slow down, watch what I can, watch what I can save.
The song "Slow Down" by Rob Halford is a powerful piece about coming to terms with one's own shortcomings and striving to achieve inner peace through self-discipline. The lyrics encourage the listener to let go of their anger and quell their inner turmoil, to break the cycle of bad habits and focus on personal growth. The singer admits to his own mistakes, while acknowledging his own drive to achieve his goals.
The opening lines - "Let it be, still my anger, bring me peace from my temper" - immediately set the tone for the song, offering a glimpse into the singer's state of mind. He is searching for calm amidst the chaos, longing to find a way to control his own turbulent emotions. He vows to keep trying, even though he understands that he is making mistakes. The chorus, "Let it be, slow down, watch the pressure fall, bring me peace, slow down, I can't have it all" further emphasizes this desire for self-control, and a need to slow down and take stock of one's life.
The second verse focuses on the desire for personal growth and improvement, with lines like "Break the strain, feed my hunger, tell my mind to be stronger". There is a sense of urgency here, a drive to succeed at all costs. But this ambition is tempered by the realization that there are limits to what one can achieve, and that sometimes it is necessary to give up something in order to move forward. The final lines, "Will I rise out of shadow, staying calm, feeling hollow. I'm here to give me one more chance. That choice is resting in my hands" reinforce this message - that change is possible, but it requires self-awareness and determination.
Overall, the song "Slow Down" is a testament to the power of self-reflection and the importance of taking responsibility for one's own actions. It is an uplifting, empowering piece that encourages the listener to strive for their best, while acknowledging the difficulties and setbacks that come with personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Let it be
I need to stop trying to control everything around me.
Still my anger
I need to calm down and not let my emotions get the best of me.
Bring me peace
I need to find inner peace and not let external factors affect my mood.
From my temper
My temper is causing me to act in a negative way and I need to work on controlling it.
I'm trying every way I can
I am actively trying to change my ways and improve myself.
I'm doing wrong I understand
I recognize the mistakes that I have made and the areas I need to improve upon.
Slow down, watch the pressure fall
I need to slow down and not rush into decisions or actions that may be influenced by stress or pressure.
I can't have it, I can't have it all.
I need to accept that I cannot have everything I want or try to control everything around me.
Break the strain
I need to break free from the burdens and pressures that are causing me stress and unhappiness.
Feed my hunger
I have a deep desire for something that may not be attainable or healthy for me.
Tell my mind
I need to take control of my thoughts and not let them control me.
To be stronger
I need to find the inner strength to overcome my challenges and obstacles.
I've got to move and make it real
I need to take action and make positive changes in my life to achieve my goals.
I've got to make myself a deal
I need to make a commitment to myself to prioritize my wellbeing and happiness.
Give up what I crave
I need to let go of things that are not serving me well and may be detrimental to my health or happiness.
Watch what I can save
I need to be mindful of my actions and not waste my resources or energy on things that do not benefit me.
Will I rise
I wonder if I can overcome my challenges and become a better version of myself.
Out of shadow
I want to move out of the darkness and negativity that is overshadowing my life.
Staying calm
I need to remain composed and level-headed in the face of adversity.
Felling hollow
I am experiencing a sense of emptiness or lack of fulfillment.
I'm here to give me one more chance
I am hopeful that I can start over and improve myself despite my past mistakes.
That choice is resting in my hands, yeah
Ultimately, I am responsible for my own choices and the direction that my life takes.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROBERT HALFORD, BOB MARLETTE, ROGER RAMIREZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@QuetzalUlisesOrion
Let it be
Still my anger
Bring me peace
From my temper
I'm trying every way I can
I'm doing wrong, I understand
Let it be - Slow down - Watch the pressure fall
Bring me peace - Slow down - I can't have it, I can't have it all
Break the strain
Feed my hunger
Tell my mind
To be stronger
I've got to move and make it real
I've got to make myself a deal
Break this strain - Slow down - Give up what I crave
Tell my mind - Slow down - Watch what I can, watch what I can save
Will I rise
Out of shadow
Staying calm
Feeling hollow
I'm here to give me one more chance
That choice is resting in my hands, yeah
Let it be - Slow down - Watch the pressure fall
Bring me peace - Slow down - I can't have it, I can't have it all
Break this strain - Slow down - Give up what I crave
Tell my mind - Slow down - I can't have it, I can't have it all
@mikelucero6973
Let it be
Still my anger
Bring me peace
From my temper
I'm trying every way I can
I'm doing wrong I understand
Let it be - slow down - watch the pressure fall
Bring me peace - slow down - I can't have it, I can't have it all.
Break the strain
Feed my hunger
Tell my mind
To be stonger
I've got to move and make it real
I've got to make myself a deal
Break this strain - slow down - give up what I crave
Tell my mind - slow down - watch what I can, watch what I can save.
Will I rise
Out of shadow
Staying calm
Felling hollow
I'm here to give me one more chance
That choice is resting in my hands, yeah...
Let it be - slow down - watch the pressure fall
Bring me peace - slow down - I can't have it, I can't have it all.
Break this strain - slow down - give up what I crave
Tell my mind - slow down - watch what I can, watch what I can save.
@SUNFUNSEEKER1
this is a stress relief and a reminder that when u been done wrong you may want to explode but most times things resolve themselves and you can have it all in the end.....without doing a thing........Halford is a Godsend to humanity with a voice from another realm
@annahanguiano8931
Time can't stop the Metal God. The 70's 80's solidified Halford as the Metal God. The 90's and the grunge movement couldn't stop him. His band Fight in the 90's came in and kicked the ass of every grunge band in existence. Then came the year 2000 a new decade and the Metal God put out the most epic metal album to exist. 🤘All hail Rob Halford! 🙌
@P.E.R.fishingadventures
Robert halford is hands down the best heavy metal artist on this earth
@MustafaCemal
Hallord is hands down the wort human to ever crouch on this planet!! Homosexall anyone?
@Steamdaddy88
Bernward Malaka you’ve some growing up to do.
@NDSTraveller
Werd.....
@Cuzdcrow
He's my mentor 5 octaves no sir more
@channel5980
@@MustafaCemal STFU you fúcking shítstain LMAO
@guyfawkes9951
This album is my favorite thing Rob has ever been involved in (including all of Priest), this song and "Silent Screams" are my favorite tracks. Not sure how but Rob is singing my life on those two tracks. Thank you, Rob.
@anadolenec1910
I love this gentleman unconditionally. He is truely one of a kind. Love you Metal God.