Slow
Shockpowder Lyrics
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Autumn came, though unaware, an allegory
Leaves are dying, they imbibe your speeding dance
Take a breath and watch them fall, watch them fall
And slow down
Slow down
Slow down
Reaching for your former self, already gone
The weeping wind, echo of time, but sunlight strong
In a storm our paths will cross and weave their time
Take a breath and watch them go, watch them go
And slow down
Slow down
Slow down
Slow down
And slow down
Slow down
Slow down
Slow down
The opening verse of Shockpowder's "Slow" is a metaphorical expression of a relationship that is slowly fading away. The phrase "I see you standing there with your eyes of glory" signifies that the author views their partner as still beautiful and admirable, despite the imminent end of their relationship. The second line of the verse "Autumn came, though unaware, an allegory" represents the change of seasons, which is often used symbolically to denote changes in life. The line "Leaves are dying, they imbibe your speeding dance" has two meanings. Firstly, it suggests that just as in autumn, the leaves are falling off the trees and dying, the relationship is also dying. Secondly, it points out that the partner's actions are causing the relationship's rapid destruction, as if the partner were dancing on the leaves that are falling all around them.
The chorus is a call to the partner to slow down and take a breath, to realize that they are rushing and hurting the relationship. The phrase "And slow down" is repeated four times, signifying the urgency in the message. The second verse is a continuation of the metaphorical expression, which describes the partner's struggle to maintain the old relationship. The line "Reaching for your former self, already gone" signifies that although the partner is trying to maintain the old relationship, that relationship is already gone. The phrase "weeping wind, echo of time, but sunlight strong" refers again to the change of seasons, with the wind representing the difficulties in the relationship, while the sunlight represents hope.
Overall, Shockpowder's "Slow" is a poignant and nostalgic reflection on a relationship that has reached its end. The use of metaphors and symbolic language creates a poignant atmosphere to the song, while the repetition of the chorus emphasizes the urgent message.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you standing there with your eyes of glory
You are standing there with a confident and impressive demeanor.
Autumn came, though unaware, an allegory
Fall has arrived and serves as a metaphor for change that may occur unconsciously.
Leaves are dying, they imbibe your speeding dance
The leaves are falling, and it seems as though they are keeping pace with your movements.
Take a breath and watch them fall, watch them fall
Take a moment to appreciate the beauty of the leaves dropping from the trees.
Reaching for your former self, already gone
You're trying to recapture the past, but it's already gone.
The weeping wind, echo of time, but sunlight strong
The wind sounds like it's crying, reminding us of the passage of time, but the sun is still shining with strength.
In a storm our paths will cross and weave their time
The journey of life will be tumultuous, and we will intersect with others in our travels.
Take a breath and watch them go, watch them go
Take a step back and appreciate the moments that are fleeting before they're gone forever.
And slow down
Take it easy and relax.
Slow down
Don't hurry through life.
Slow down
Take your time and don't rush through things.
Slow down
Don't try to do everything so quickly.
And slow down
Remember to take it easy.
Slow down
Not everything needs to be done quickly.
Slow down
Take a step back and appreciate the simple moments.
Slow down
Life goes by quickly, so enjoy it while you can.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Joshua Scurfield
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