Slow Down
Simplified Lyrics


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Lovely, unbelievable, white heat, beautiful beyond compare
I got the shivers from the chills you give me
And I'm slowly sliding off my chair
Feeling a slight intoxication
Lost in the way you swing your hips
In my mind over and over I wonder
How long till I taste your lips
If I, gave myself would you love me
If I, gave it all would you take it, could you take it

Sexy, smiles from across the bar room
You make my head spin
I can't help wanting you
I've got to slow down, to keep my head in this game
It feels so good, to know you want me too

If I, gave myself would you love me
If I, gave it all would you take it, could you take it

Looking up looking down as the world goes round
Thinking of you while I lick this town
Driving home all alone so much to say
You know I love it when you act that way
Cause you treat me fine always on my mind
Make me think I found my way this time
Driving home its been a long way
Tell me that I found true love today





If I, gave myself would you love me
If I, gave it all would you take it, could you take it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Simplified's "Slow Down" describe the intense attraction that the singer feels towards someone they see across the room. The use of descriptive language, such as "lovely," "unbelievable," and "beautiful beyond compare," emphasizes the intensity of their feelings. The physical sensations that the person experiences in the presence of their crush are also described, like shivers and a slight intoxication. The lyrics also suggest that the singer is somewhat nervous about expressing their feelings, indicated by the repeated references to needing to slow down and keep their head in the game.


The chorus of the song poses a question to the object of the singer's affections: if they were to give themselves fully to the romantic possibility, would that person love them back? The repetition of this question emphasizes the uncertainty and vulnerability that the singer is experiencing.


The second verse again describes the intense attraction that the singer feels, describing their head spinning and being unable to resist their desire for the other person. The bridge of the song includes snippets of thoughts that the singer has about the other person, suggesting that they are constantly preoccupied with thoughts of them.


Overall, "Slow Down" portrays the rush of emotions that come with a strong physical attraction to someone, while also expressing the fear and vulnerability that can come with exposing those feelings to another person.


Line by Line Meaning

Lovely, unbelievable, white heat, beautiful beyond compare
You are stunning and breathtaking, with an unfathomable beauty that is unparalleled.


I got the shivers from the chills you give me
The sensations you give me are so powerful that I become overwhelmed and shudder uncontrollably.


And I'm slowly sliding off my chair
Your allure is so strong it's causing me to physically lose control and be unable to sit still.


Feeling a slight intoxication
I am becoming increasingly drunk on the feelings you inspire in me, like I've been consuming alcohol.


Lost in the way you swing your hips
I am completely taken by the way you move, and am unable to focus on anything else because of it.


In my mind over and over I wonder
I repeatedly think about what it would be like to be with you, both physically and emotionally.


How long till I taste your lips
I am eagerly looking forward to the moment when I finally get to kiss you.


If I, gave myself would you love me
I am uncertain of whether or not you would reciprocate my feelings if I were to fully open up and allow myself to be vulnerable.


If I, gave it all would you take it, could you take it
I wonder if you are capable of fully accepting and valuing all that I have to offer, should I choose to offer it to you.


Sexy, smiles from across the bar room
Your enticing, seductive expression only adds to the intensity of my attraction to you, even from a distance.


You make my head spin
Your presence alone is so dizzying and powerful that it's overwhelming my mind and senses.


I can't help wanting you
Despite any uncertainty, I am unable to resist the pull of my intense attraction and desire for you.


I've got to slow down, to keep my head in this game
I need to proceed cautiously and rationally, to avoid letting my desire for you completely take over and blur my judgment.


It feels so good, to know you want me too
Hearing that you are also interested in me is immensely satisfying and validating, and makes the attraction feel even stronger.


Looking up looking down as the world goes round
As life moves forward around me, my mind is preoccupied with thoughts of you, both elated and distracted by the possibility of being with you.


Thinking of you while I lick this town
Even as I go about my day-to-day life, I can't help constantly thinking about the possibility of being with you and savoring every moment.


Driving home all alone so much to say
Despite being alone in my car, my mind is filled with countless thoughts and feelings about you that I am itching to express.


You know I love it when you act that way
I am deeply drawn to your unique qualities and behaviors, which I find incredibly alluring and exciting.


Cause you treat me fine always on my mind
Your attention and affection constantly occupy my thoughts, as I am constantly thinking of the ways you make me feel special and loved.


Make me think I found my way this time
It feels as though I may have finally found something truly special and meaningful, and I am excited and awestruck by the prospect.


Driving home its been a long way
Despite the physical distance, it feels as though I have been on an emotional journey with you and am eager to continue it.


Tell me that I found true love today
I am filled with a desire for genuine, intimate connection with you, and am hoping for the possibility of true love in our future together.




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