Slow It Down
Steven A. Clark Lyrics
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A white picket fence, the American dream
Step by step, stone by stone
And now you're tellin' me that you wanna be alone
The walls are fallin' all around me now
You wanna...
[Chorus:]
Tear it all down
You're rippin' out what we put up
Demolishing this house of love
Tear it all down
Tear it all down
When your soul foundation cracks
It's hard to put the pieces back
When you tear it all down
Before this thing crumbles, you better think it through
'Cause you're gonna have to live with what you can't undo
Day by day, night after night
The truth is gonna hit you right between the eyes
You're gonna see the wreckage all around
When you...
[Chorus:]
Step by step, stone by stone
We built this house into a home
For you to...
[Chorus:]
In Steven A. Clark's song, Slow It Down, the listener is taken through the experience of a relationship that has been built up over time with great care, only to be torn down. The lyrics describe the slow and methodical progression of building a home, complete with a picket fence and a front porch swing. The effort and dedication that went into the relationship is evident in the use of phrases such as "step by step, stone by stone." However, despite all of this work, the singer's partner has expressed a desire to be alone which has resulted in the relationship falling apart. The walls are now falling down around the singer as their partner wants to tear everything down.
The chorus - "Tear it all down, tear it all down, you're rippin' out what we put up, demolishing this house of love" - highlights the destruction and chaos that is taking place. The singer is left feeling vulnerable and questioning what went wrong. They caution their partner to think carefully about the consequences of their actions, as they will have to live with the aftermath of tearing everything apart. The song ends with a reminder of the slow and steady progression that had occurred previously, as the singer laments the loss of what was once a home built together.
Overall, this song is a poignant reminder of the fragility of relationships and the care and attention that is required to keep them intact. It serves as a warning to pay attention to the signs of a relationship in trouble and to take action before things fall apart completely.
Line by Line Meaning
We built a little playhouse with a front porch swing
We created a cozy and comfortable home with a front porch swing, a nice representation of the American dream.
A white picket fence, the American dream
A white picket fence represents the idyllic suburban lifestyle that many Americans aspire for.
Step by step, stone by stone
We painstakingly built this home, putting in hard work and effort every step of the way.
And now you're tellin' me that you wanna be alone
Despite the work we put in together, you no longer wish to be part of this relationship and want to be alone.
The walls are fallin' all around me now
Everything around me is crumbling and it feels like my world is falling apart.
Tear it all down
Tear it all down
You want to destroy everything we've built together, tearing down our home and relationship piece by piece.
You're rippin' out what we put up
Demolishing this house of love
You are actively destroying everything we've worked so hard to build, taking apart our once loving home.
When your soul foundation cracks
It's hard to put the pieces back
When the foundation of our relationship has been damaged, it's difficult to repair the damage and restore what we once had.
Before this thing crumbles, you better think it through
'Cause you're gonna have to live with what you can't undo
You need to carefully consider the impact of your actions, as the damage caused may be irreversible and difficult to live with.
Day by day, night after night
The truth is gonna hit you right between the eyes
Over time, the harsh reality of what has been done will become clear and unavoidable.
You're gonna see the wreckage all around
When you...
You'll eventually come to realize the damage that's been done to our relationship and the wreckage left in its wake.
Step by step, stone by stone
We built this house into a home
For you to...
We put in hard work and effort to build this home together, with the hopes that it would be a comfortable and loving place for us to share.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LISA C. SCOTT, STEPHONY E. SMITH, TERRI LYNNE CLARK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Oriana Becerra
So good songs slowed. Keep doing it.
SoulHealingMusic
Thanks, love this song:) glad u liked it too, stay safe!
SoulHealingMusic
Hello! I’m an average girl, I slow down some of my (& hopefully your) favourite songs! Don’t be shy and write your suggestions in a comment section :)