Slow
Sarah and Julian Lyrics

She's drunk enough when she is sober
Sarah doesn't need any substances to forget about her problems and escape reality, because she's already mentally worn down.

She don't need no alcohol
Sarah is independent and strong, and does not require alcohol to escape her problems.

Don't need no artificial means
Sarah doesn't need any fake or outside sources to be happy and satisfied.

No amphetamines to cause her to fall
Sarah does not need any drugs to help her fall asleep, because she is already mentally exhausted.

She's like the rain in the middle of sunlight
Sarah is unpredictable, refreshing, and brings something different to Julian's life, like rain does to sunshine.

Leaves you confused, but still reborn
Although Sarah can be hard to understand at times, she still makes Julian feel like he has new life and a fresh start.

I've been up all night, havin' a ball
Julian has been up all night enjoying his own company and the view of the brick wall in his apartment.

Starin' at the view of my brick wall in slow New York
Julian is content with his current situation in life, even if it seems boring or uneventful to others.

I heard that creaking in the hallway
Julian is paranoid and thinks he hears a noise in his hallway, leading to a sense of unease.

I wiped my eyes and turned on the light
Julian tries to brush off his paranoia and fears, but eventually gives in by turning on a light.

I took some medicine from the shelf
Julian has a habit of relying on medication to deal with his problems.

Just a bad influence on myself when you're out of sight
When Sarah isn't around, Julian starts to fall back into his old habits and coping mechanisms.

I thought she asked me for the world once
Julian used to believe that Sarah wanted the best of everything in life when they first met.

All she wanted was some comfort and nothing more
Sarah simply wanted to feel safe and secure in their relationship, and didn't care about extravagance or luxury.

But like the morning's on Monday, these things are colored grey in slow New York
In New York, even exciting things like Monday mornings can seem dull and lifeless, reinforcing the fact that nothing in life is as bright and colorful as it first appears.

And if you come back to me now
Julian wants Sarah to come back to him and give their relationship another try.

We'll go by the Sunday times, a little salt, a couple limes to beat the heat
Julian envisions them spending time together, reading the Sunday newspaper and drinking refreshing drinks to escape the hot New York weather.

You're gonna swear I make 'em better
Julian hopes that Sarah will be impressed with his drink-making skills and appreciate his efforts to make their time together special.

Than the Mexicans on Rivington Street
Julian believes his drink-making skills are better than the Mexican bartenders located on Rivington Street.

Took the latch off of the front gate
Julian unlocked his front gate to signal that he is ready and willing for Sarah to return to him.

I hid the key up over the door
Julian wants to make sure that only Sarah can enter his apartment, so he hides the key.

If you wanna come home like you once said
Julian remembers that Sarah said she wanted to come back to him, and invites her to do so now.

I'm still on the same side of the bed in slow New York
Julian hasn't moved on from their relationship and still sleeps on the same side of the bed, hoping for Sarah's return.

Slow New York
New York can seem slow and mundane, lacking the excitement and vibrancy that it is known for.