Pass Slowly
Seether Lyrics


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I think it's time for a change
Cause things feel out of touch
And I watch you walk away, again

Well this feels like too much
(Can you take it away?)
And things won't go my way
Now I'll have to fade away, my friend

So pass slowly
And carry me down
And render me lonely
When you're not around

I need to shake off this pain
But courage takes too much
So I have to walk away, again

Oh God I miss your touch
(Can you take it away?)
The way that you keep me safe
I won't let you fade away, my friend

So pass slowly
And carry me down
Remember me only
When you're not around

Oh yea, can't you stay awhile longer?
Oh yea, won't you stay?
God please stay
And pass slowly
(It's time for a change)
And whittle me down
(Cause things feel out of touch)
And render me lonely
(I'll watch you walk away, again)
When you're not around

So pass slowly
(This feels like too much)
And let me down easy
(And things won't go my way)
Render me lonely




(I'll have to fade away, my friend)
When you're not around

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Seether's song Pass Slowly are a poignant and emotional expression of loss and separation. The song speaks to the pain of watching someone you care about walk away, and the difficulty of letting go. The opening lines, "I think it's time for a change/ Cause things feel out of touch/ And I watch you walk away, again" set the tone for the rest of the song, which is characterized by a sense of resignation and sadness.


Throughout the song, the singer struggles with the idea of letting go of the person they love. The lyrics, "Well this feels like too much/ (Can you take it away?)/ And things won't go my way/ Now I'll have to fade away, my friend" suggest that the singer is overwhelmed by their emotions and unsure of how to cope.


As the song progresses, the singer becomes more resigned to their fate, singing, "And render me lonely/ When you're not around." The lyrics, "I need to shake off this pain/ But courage takes too much/ So I have to walk away, again" underscore the singer's sense of powerlessness and inability to move on.


Despite the sadness and poignancy of the song, there is also a sense of hopefulness and resilience in the lyrics. The lines, "Oh yea, can't you stay awhile longer?/ Oh yea, won't you stay?/ God please stay" convey a longing for connection and comfort that is deeply felt, but ultimately unattainable.


Overall, Seether's Pass Slowly is a powerful expression of love, loss, and the pain of separation. Its emotional resonance makes it a standout among the band's many hit songs, and a beloved favorite of fans around the world.


Line by Line Meaning

I think it's time for a change
I believe things need to be different now.


Cause things feel out of touch
Because things are not going as planned.


And I watch you walk away, again
And I see you leaving once more.


Well this feels like too much
This situation is overwhelming.


(Can you take it away?)
(Can you make it go away?)


And things won't go my way
And my life won't go as planned.


Now I'll have to fade away, my friend
Now I'll have to disappear from your life.


So pass slowly
So let everything happen gradually.


And carry me down
And let me sink into my emotions.


And render me lonely
And leave me feeling isolated.


When you're not around
When you are gone from my life.


I need to shake off this pain
I have to get rid of this hurt.


But courage takes too much
But being brave is too hard.


So I have to walk away, again
So I have to leave you again.


Oh God I miss your touch
Oh God, I miss the way you made me feel.


(Can you take it away?)
(Can you make this pain go away?)


The way that you keep me safe
I feel protected when I am with you.


I won't let you fade away, my friend
I won't let you disappear from my life.


Remember me only
Only remember me when I am gone.


Oh yea, can't you stay awhile longer?
Oh yeah, could you stay with me a little longer?


Oh yea, won't you stay?
Oh yeah, could you please stay?


God please stay
God, please don't let this end yet.


And whittle me down
And let me be worn away by my emotions.


So pass slowly
So let everything happen gradually.


And let me down easy
And let me deal with this pain gently.


Render me lonely
Leave me feeling isolated.


When you're not around
When you are gone from my life.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DALE STEWART, JOHN HUMPHREY, SHAUN WELGEMOED, WILLIAM MCLAWHORN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@zenonaishvich7959

I think it’s time for a change
Cause things feel out of touch
And I watch you walk away, again
Well this feels like too much
(Can you take it away?)
And things won’t go my way
Now I’ll have to fade away, my friend
So pass slowly
And carry me down
And render me lonely
When you’re not around
I need to shake off this pain
But courage takes too much
So I have to walk away, again
Oh God I miss your touch
(Can you take it away?)
The way that you keep me safe
I won’t let you fade away, my friend
So pass slowly
And carry me down
Remember me only
When you’re not around
Oh yea, can’t you stay awhile longer?
Oh yea, won’t you stay?
God please stay
And pass slowly
(It’s time for a change)
And whittle me down
(Cause things feel out of touch)
And render me lonely
(I’ll watch you walk away, again)
When you’re not around
So pass slowly
(This feels like too much)
And let me down easy
(And things won’t go my way)
Render me lonely
(I’ll have to fade away, my friend)
When you’re not around



All comments from YouTube:

@dandylionriver

This was my sons' favorite song and we played it at his funeral 5 years ago.. I miss him so effing much! Damnit!
My Ryan 💔 1985~2014

@neelsvanderwesthuizen4657

Played it at my brother's funeral aswell. He introduced me to seether. Miss him so much

@dandylionriver

@@neelsvanderwesthuizen4657 I’m so very sorry! 😞

@dandylionriver

@MatGameing ❤️🙏

@markdavis583

I've shed plenty of tears listening to this amazing song, I love everything Seether puts out, but Pass Slowly is my favorite, So sorry for your loss Dandy Lion.

@dandylionriver

@@markdavis583 Thank you Mark. 🙏

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@BB-xt1un

I've never referred to any of Seether's songs as "beautiful", but this song is truly that. It is the most beautiful song I've ever heard. This song makes me cry. Its really beautiful.

@gilmore4523

leave it to seether to make a grown man cry

@sarthakp6596

straight to the point!

@hoopsfreak5

brendon jude yeah, just let some out myself. great song though

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