They formed in 2006, and are noted for their quirky lyrics, their variety of percussion instruments, and great vocal interplay. They are currently signed to Moshi Moshi Records, and have been on nationwide tours with artists such as Fionn Regan, Noisettes, Hot Club De Paris, Tilly and the Wall, Jamie T, and Jeremy Warmsley.
The pair have released a series of EPs and singles: Because We're Dead (2006), Me and You (2007), Let's Fall Back in Love (2008), Christmas TV (2008), and It Doesn't Have to Be Beautiful (2009). Their debut album, Yeah So, was released on 7 July 2009.
In September 2011, Slow Club released their second album Paradise to critical acclaim. Following two more studio albums, as of 2017, the duo have concentrated on solo projects.
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When I Go
Slow Club Lyrics
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Could I be so bold and ask you?
If we're both not married by twenty-three
Will you make my year, and ask me?
If we're both not married by twenty-four
Will you pass me those knee pads and I'll get on the floor
If we're both not married by twenty-five
Cos there are so many lessons
That I just never get to learn
And there are so many questions that still burn, like
Will you hold my hand when I go?
Will you hold my hand when I go?
Will you hold my hand when I go?
Will you hold my hand when I go?
If I get to thirty and I don't have a wife
I'll ask you nicely but I won't ask twice
If I get to forty and I don't have a spouse
I'll fashion you a letter and I'll send it to your house
If I get to sixty will you let me slip away
Into an armchair for the rest of my days
Cos you've got your family and I've got mine
The love that we share is for another time
Cos there are so many lessons
That I just never get to learn
And there are so many questions that still burn, like
Will you hold my hand when I go?
Will you hold my hand when I go?
Will you hold my hand when I go?
Will you hold my hand when I go?
The song "When I Go" by Slow Club is a touching ballad about the fear of growing old alone and the desire for companionship. The lyrics are structured in a unique way that centers around the concept of aging and milestones in life. The song begins with the singer wondering if their companion will marry them if they are both still unmarried by the age of 22, then progresses through age 60 with the singer asking if their companion will hold their hand when they pass away.
The lyrics touch on the universal desire for love and companionship, and the fear of growing old without it. As the singer gets older, their request for companionship becomes more urgent and desperate. The line "If I get to sixty will you let me slip away" is particularly heartbreaking, as the singer acknowledges that their companion will have their own family and life by that point.
The repetition of the lines "Will you hold my hand when I go?" adds to the emotional weight of the song, as the singer pleads for reassurance that they won't be alone in their final moments.
Overall, "When I Go" is a poignant and deeply relatable song about the fear of growing old alone and the need for human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
If we're both not married by twenty-two
Could I be so bold and ask you?
The singer wonders if she could ask the person she's singing to if they both are not married by twenty-two.
If we're both not married by twenty-three
Will you make my year, and ask me?
If they're not married by twenty-three, the singer hopes that the person she's singing to would ask her to marry them.
If we're both not married by twenty-four
Will you pass me those knee pads and I'll get on the floor
At twenty-four, the singer asks if the person she's singing to would marry her and if not, would help her propose to someone else.
If we're both not married by twenty-five
I hope that there's some childish spark still alive
The singer hopes that even if they're both not married by twenty-five, there's still a chance for them to be together.
Cos there are so many lessons
That I just never get to learn
And there are so many questions that still burn, like
The singer reflects on her life and feels like there are still so many things she hasn't learned and many questions left unanswered.
Will you hold my hand when I go?
Will you hold my hand when I go?
Will you hold my hand when I go?
Will you hold my hand when I go?
The singer asks if the person she's singing to would be there for her when she passes away and hold her hand.
If I get to thirty and I don't have a wife
I'll ask you nicely but I won't ask twice
The singer says that if she turns thirty and is still not married, she'd ask the person she's singing to but won't pressure them.
If I get to forty and I don't have a spouse
I'll fashion you a letter and I'll send it to your house
The singer says that if she turns forty and is still not married, she'd write a letter to the person she's singing to and express her feelings.
If I get to sixty will you let me slip away
Into an armchair for the rest of my days
Cos you've got your family and I've got mine
The love that we share is for another time
The singer asks if when she turns sixty, the person she's singing to would let her live a peaceful life as they both have separate families and the love they share is for another time.
Contributed by Bentley D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.