Fast and Slow
Sons of the East Lyrics
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Waiting for a change comin' at the first light
Some she had searching from dawn
When he only ever saw the roses before
Off goes the gun, down low
Off goes the gun down in the sun and snow
He's on the run, down low
Oh as she begs and pleads
Off goes the gun down in the sun and snow
Falling fast and slow
Oh as she begs and pleads, oh
Some sweat falls as his hands land on the ground
Shouts up to the hills and no ones around
Savage got his friends and I'm surrounded
Choices in his head haunts his dreams
Off goes the gun down in the sun and snow
He's on the run, down low
Falling fast and slow, as he begs and pleads
Off goes the gun down in the sun and snow
Falling fast and slow, as he begs and pleads
Fire in his lungs
He's on the run back home
Fire in his lungs
He's on the run back home
Falling fast and slow oh oh
Falling fast and slow oh oh
Off goes the gun down in the sun and snow
Falling fast and slow oh oh
The song "Fast and Slow" by Sons of the East appears to be about someone who has gotten themselves into a dangerous situation, perhaps with law enforcement or some sort of gang. The lyrics describe a person standing on the edge of a storm on a still night, waiting for some kind of change to come. The change appears to be a confrontation of some sort, as someone is on the run and falling fast and slow. Another person is begging and pleading for them to stop, but it seems like they can't escape their fate. The song ends with the person running back home, perhaps with the danger now behind them.
The lyrics are rather cryptic and open to interpretation, as there is no clear explanation of what the danger or confrontation is. However, the sense of urgency and the desperation of the situation come through in the words. The imagery of the storm and the isolated setting add to the tension of the scene. The chorus, with its repeated phrase "falling fast and slow," creates a sense of inevitability and desperation.
Overall, "Fast and Slow" is a powerful and moody song that creates a vivid picture in the listener's mind. Despite the ambiguity of the lyrics, the emotion and tension of the situation are clearly conveyed.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing on the edge of the storm on a still night
Being in a precarious situation, waiting for a change to happen
Waiting for a change comin' at the first light
Anticipating a change to happen soon
Some she had searching from dawn
Someone had been searching since early morning
When he only ever saw the roses before
When he only ever saw the good things in life and never experienced the bad
Off goes the gun, down low
The gun fires, shooting downwards to the ground
Off goes the gun down in the sun and snow
The gun fires, whether it is sunny or snowy
He's on the run, down low
He is running and trying to avoid being caught
Falling fast and slow
Experiencing highs and lows in life
Oh as she begs and pleads
Expressing desperation and pleading for help
Some sweat falls as his hands land on the ground
Experiencing physical exertion and stress
Shouts up to the hills and no ones around
Yelling out for help, but no one is there to hear
Savage got his friends and I'm surrounded
Being outnumbered and in a dangerous situation
Choices in his head haunts his dreams
Being haunted by difficult choices and decisions
Fire in his lungs
Experiencing intense emotions and desperation
He's on the run back home
Running back home and away from danger
Falling fast and slow oh oh
Going through ups and downs in life
Off goes the gun down in the sun and snow
The gun fires, regardless of the weather
Falling fast and slow oh oh
Experiencing highs and lows in life
Writer(s): NICHOLAS WILLIAM FRANCIS JOHNSTON, DANIEL BERRIMAN WALLAGE, JACK ROLLINS
Contributed by Andrew S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.