How Are You
Slow Lyrics


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Put me on repair
I have no more to give
Treat without care
Do what you want with me
Slice me up real thin
And put me on your plate
How do you sleep?
How do you sleep?
How do you sleep
Knowing what you've done to me?
How do you sleep?
How do you sleep?




How do you sleep
Knowing what you've done to me?

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics from Slow's song "How Are You," the singer expresses a deep sense of weariness and emotional exhaustion. The first lines, "Put me on repair, I have no more to give," suggest a feeling of being depleted and drained, as if the person has given everything they have and are now in need of being restored or fixed. This illustrates a state of vulnerability and fragility, as if the singer has been pushed to their limits and can no longer sustain the demands being placed upon them.


The following lines, "Treat without care, do what you want with me, slice me up real thin and put me on your plate," portray a sense of being taken advantage of and mistreated. The imagery of being sliced up and consumed like a piece of meat conveys a feeling of being dehumanized and objectified. It implies a lack of regard for the singer's well-being and a callousness in how they are being treated, which adds to the emotional distress and turmoil expressed in the lyrics.


The repetition of the lines "How do you sleep? Knowing what you've done to me?" serves as a powerful refrain that intensifies the emotional weight of the lyrics. The questioning of the other person's ability to sleep, despite knowing the harm they have caused, speaks to a profound sense of betrayal and hurt. It reflects the singer's struggle to comprehend how someone could be so callous and indifferent to the pain they have inflicted, highlighting the deep sense of injustice and emotional turmoil they are experiencing.


Overall, these lyrics convey a poignant mix of vulnerability, exhaustion, and betrayal. The imagery of being used and discarded, coupled with the emotional plea for acknowledgement of the harm done, creates a stark and haunting portrayal of someone grappling with the aftermath of mistreatment. The raw emotion and evocative language used in these lyrics capture a sense of despair and longing for acknowledgment and understanding, making them a powerful and resonant reflection on the complexities of relationships and the impact of emotional wounds.


Line by Line Meaning

Put me on repair
Allow me to heal and recover from the damage you have caused


I have no more to give
I have reached my limit and cannot give any more of myself


Treat without care
Handle me with indifference and neglect


Do what you want with me
Use me however you please, without considering my feelings or well-being


Slice me up real thin
Break me down into smaller pieces, both physically and emotionally


And put me on your plate
Make me into something consumable for your benefit


How do you sleep?
Do you have peace of mind and conscience?


Knowing what you've done to me?
Are you aware of the pain and suffering you have inflicted upon me?




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Diego García

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@space_1073

I like how he says "If you don't see me again, it means I'm dead." and we never see him again lol

@joewhitehead3

I wonder what Edgar Wright would have to say about this

@goshjosh321

He had to go back to Hell’s Kitchen and see about a man in Red 😉😂

@nicolasbellon-garcia20

Edgar Wright said he might be in the second movie

@thepillowhead2453

@@nicolasbellon-garcia20 Why a second movie?

@ellnic

@@thepillowhead2453 Why not?

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@guifire9747

Slapping those glasses off without actually touching Baby is pretty impressive, surgical precision at his finest here

@javierfernandez6030

CGI

@guifire9747

@@javierfernandez6030 or training, i like to think he slapped him 100 times before managing to do it ^^

@javierfernandez6030

@@guifire9747 no way they can do that in that way. It is CGI or a string pulling over the glasses and then removed on post production

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