Avoiding many of the clichés that befall young bands, Spring Creek jumped headfirst into success by winning awards and prestigious band competitions early on. They have shared the stage with legendary traditional greats like Del McCoury, as well as innovators such as Peter Rowan and younger heroes like Drew Emmitt. Spring Creek has performed at the biggest roots music celebrations across the country including the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, MerleFest and Strawberry Music Festival.
Citing early influences such as Hot Rize and Country Gazette, band members cut their teeth on traditional bluegrass at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas, before moving as a band to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. Spring Creek's complex geography of sound is as much shaped by the flatlands of Texas, the wilderness of Alaska, and the high mountain backcountry of Colorado as it is by the songs and musicians who inspired them.
Spring Creek is firmly ensconced in the lively musical community of Lyons, Colorado, a mini vortex of activity and creativity. Founding members Taylor Sims (guitar), Alex Johnstone (mandolin, fiddle) and Chris Elliott (banjo) have recently been joined by Danny Booth on upright bass, also a young veteran of the bluegrass stage. They have just released their fourth album, Hold On Me, with GRAMMY-winning Dobro player Sally Van Meter producing.
Slow Down
Spring Creek Lyrics
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And snow on the trees
The way that the wind
Can sing you to sleep
How a crow flies
In the blue skies
And makes his way home
Are so fleeting
So let them all go
Slow down
You're moving too fast
Things of this life seldom last
When you've come out yonder
What will you have to ponder
It's your heart, not the things that you have
Slow down
You're moving too fast
When you listen
To the river
And it's quiet lullaby
Take your troubles
And your worries
And put them aside
Feel his love
That surrounds you
In your life everyday
See each moment
In all its beauty
Tomorrow can wait
Slow down
You're moving too fast
Things of this life seldom last
When you've come out yonder
What will you have to ponder
It's your heart, not the things that you have
Slow down
You're moving too fast
In these times now
With all our troubles
And our everyday strife
Just remember
To be thankful
For all the good times
Someone's out there
Without supper
And no shoes on their feet
One day he'll
Have a mansion
And walk those golden streets
Slow down
You're moving too fast
Things of this life seldom last
When you've come out yonder
What will you have to ponder
It's your heart, not the things that you have
Slow down
You're moving too fast
In "Slow Down," Spring Creek beautifully captures the essence of life and the complexities that come along with it. They start off by describing the beauty of nature - the joy in a sunrise, the snow on trees, and the calming sound of the wind. However, they juxtapose these sights with the fleeting nature of earthly things, encouraging listeners to let go and embrace the present moment. The song goes on to implore listeners to slow down and cherish the little moments of life that often pass us by. It's easy to get wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, but the lyrics remind us of the importance of taking a step back and appreciating what we have. The song ends by urging listeners to be thankful and count their blessings, acknowledging that even in tough times, there is always something to be grateful for.
Line by Line Meaning
There's joy in the sunrise
Find happiness and positivity in the beginning of each day.
And snow on the trees
The beauty of nature that comes with winter.
The way that the wind
The melody that the wind creates,
Can sing you to sleep
The soothing qualities of nature and its ability to make one feel calm and relaxed.
How a crow flies
The freedom that a bird in the sky has.
In the blue skies
The limitlessness of the sky and imagination.
And makes his way home
The ability to find a cozy spot and call it home.
Things of earth here
The impermanence of all the things on this earth.
Are so fleeting
Life passes by quickly so enjoy the present moment.
So let them all go
Live a life free of materialism, as these things don't last.
Slow down
Take time to appreciate life.
You're moving too fast
The fast pace of modern life can cause one to miss life's simple pleasures.
Things of this life seldom last
Material possessions have a short life span.
When you've come out yonder
Reflecting on one's life when they have passed away.
What will you have to ponder
What memories or moments will be valuable to you at the end of your life?
It's your heart, not the things that you have
The things that bring real value to life are those that are felt in one's heart, not those that are owned.
When you listen
Be present in the moment to hear and feel nature's calming sounds.
To the river
The river that represents the flow of life.
And it's quiet lullaby
The peacefulness of the river that can put one's mind at ease.
Take your troubles
Leave your worries behind and enjoy the moment.
And your worries
Concerns and anxieties of daily life that can weigh one down.
And put them aside
Clear your mind and allow yourself to feel the natural beauty around you.
Feel his love
Experience the unconditional love and beauty of nature.
That surrounds you
The all-encompassing love and beauty of nature that is everywhere.
In your life everyday
Nature is always present in our lives.
See each moment
Be present and take in each moment in all its beauty.
In all its beauty
All moments are beautiful, and it's important to recognize this.
Tomorrow can wait
Live in the present, and don't spend too much time worrying about the future.
In these times now
In our current world.
With all our troubles
Difficulties and hardships.
And our everyday strife
Daily struggles and hardships.
Just remember
Don't forget to recognize and appreciate the good that surrounds us.
To be thankful
Be grateful for what we have.
For all the good times
Recognize and appreciate the happy moments in life.
Someone's out there
Others around the world who are less fortunate.
Without supper
Experiencing hunger.
And no shoes on their feet
Experiencing poverty and lack of basic necessities.
One day he'll
One day they will have the means to provide for themselves.
Have a mansion
A way of acknowledging that someday a poor and hungry person could end up wealthy, but possessions do not bring happiness.
And walk those golden streets
Metaphor of a life free of poverty and struggle.
Contributed by Jordan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.