Slow
Sofie Winterson Lyrics
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I didn't even know
I was leaving them
I left faces
the longer you stare at them
the prettier
It will take some things a while to hit you
until it does you cling onto forgiveness
I don't want to but I do
I guess we are just slow
moving creatures
scared of new
We leave traces
of ongoing talks
that seem wrong
And it saves us
often to walk away
or go along with it
It will take some things a while to hit me,
until it does I linger on and sit here
I think things to an end
I don't want to but I do
I guess we are just slow
needing safety
how about you
I think things to an end
I don't want to but I do
I guess we are just slow
moving creatures
scared of new
The lyrics to Sofie Winterson's song "Slow" depict a sense of leaving and detachment, both physically and emotionally. The lines "I left places, I didn't even know I was leaving them" suggest a feeling of disconnection and perhaps a lack of awareness of the consequences of leaving. This could be interpreted as a reflection on how sometimes we move on from places or relationships without fully understanding the impact it will have.
The mention of leaving faces that become prettier the longer we stare at them highlights the notion of holding onto memories or people, even when it may not be healthy or beneficial. The line "It will take some things a while to hit you, until it does you cling onto forgiveness" implies that the consequences or realizations of our actions may not immediately surface, and during that time, we hold onto forgiveness as a means of coping or avoiding the truth.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I think things to an end, I don't want to but I do, I guess we are just slow moving creatures scared of new." This suggests a fear of change or the unknown, which often leads to the gradual process of contemplating and eventually coming to an end or decision. The lyrics hint at a certain hesitancy or reluctance in letting go or embracing something new, reflecting the human tendency to gravitate towards familiarity and safety.
Overall, "Slow" explores the themes of detachment, the consequences of leaving, the fear of new experiences, and the struggle to make decisions, all expressed through introspective and poetic lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I left places
I departed from certain locations or environments
I didn't even know
Without even realizing
I was leaving them
That I was actually leaving those places behind
I left faces
I left behind people or acquaintances
the longer you stare at them
When you observe them for an extended period
the prettier
They appear more attractive or appealing
It will take some things a while to hit you
Certain realizations or impacts may take time to fully comprehend
until it does you cling onto forgiveness
During that time, you hold onto the act of forgiving
I think things to an end
I contemplate or anticipate the conclusion of situations
I don't want to but I do
Although I may not desire it, I still engage in such thinking
I guess we are just slow
Perhaps we naturally take longer to process or accept things
moving creatures
As beings constantly in motion or change
scared of new
Fearful or hesitant towards the unknown
We leave traces
We leave behind remnants or evidence
of ongoing talks
Related to ongoing conversations or discussions
that seem wrong
Which may give an impression of being incorrect or problematic
And it saves us
This action helps us or protects us
often to walk away
Frequently as a means to detach or disengage
or go along with it
Alternatively, to comply or agree with it
It will take some things a while to hit me
Certain realizations or impacts may take time to fully affect me
until it does I linger on and sit here
Before that occurs, I remain in a state of pondering and waiting
I think things to an end
I contemplate or anticipate the conclusion of situations
I don't want to but I do
Although I may not desire it, I still engage in such thinking
I guess we are just slow
Perhaps we naturally take longer to process or accept things
needing safety
Seeking a sense of security or protection
how about you
What about your perspective or situation?
I think things to an end
I contemplate or anticipate the conclusion of situations
I don't want to but I do
Although I may not desire it, I still engage in such thinking
I guess we are just slow
Perhaps we naturally take longer to process or accept things
moving creatures
As beings constantly in motion or change
scared of new
Fearful or hesitant towards the unknown
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes
Written by: MAX BYRNE, RUTGER VAN WOUDENBERG, SOFIE WINTERSON
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