Founde… Read Full Bio ↴The Frank and Walters are a pop/rock band from Cork, Ireland.
Founded in 1990 the group (named in honour of two eccentric Cork characters) are Paul Linehan (vocalist/bassist), his brother Niall Linehan (guitar) (replaced by Kevin Pedreschi in 2004) and Ashley Keating (drums).
Signing to the Setanta label in 1991, the group debuted with album EP1, and the lead track "Fashion Crisis Hits New York" became an indie hit. The follow-up album EP.2 was quickly forthcoming.
Shortly after signing to the Go! Discs label, The Franks partnered with producer Edwyn Collins to record the Happy Busman EP. Success in the UK was not far away, and following a tour in support of Carter USM, an Ian Broudie remix of the LP track After All reached the top twenty in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 11.
After a long sabbatical, the group returned with Grand Parade (with contributions from Gus Dudgeon), and the Indian Ocean EP in 1997. This was followed with Beauty Becomes More Than Life in 1998 and Glass in 2000. Setanta released a well received "Best of" in 2002.
In 2004 Niall Linehan left the band and was replaced by a friend of the band, Kevin Pedreschi. The band signed a new deal with FIFA Records in Ireland, and released a B-sides triple album, Souvenirs, in October 2005.
The band released a new album, Renewed Interest In Happiness, on October 27th 2006 possibly their most complete work to date.
Slow It Down
The Frank and Walters Lyrics
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But I wasn't made to be like listerine
I want the warmth of the sun on my back
And no one but God telling me how to act...
I just wanna slow down my heart
To walk at the pace of the breeze
I just wanna slow down my mind
To rest like a bird in the trees
While at the same time I tell me I'm rejected
I want the cool of the day on my sleeve
And no one but God telling me when to leave...
I just wanna slow down my heart
To walk at the pace of the breeze
I just wanna slow down my mind
To rest like a bird in the trees
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In "Slow It Down" by The Frank and Walters, the lyrics reflect a desire to escape the constraints and pressures of modern life. The singer feels "metallic, modern, and clean," but expresses a longing for a more natural and relaxed existence. They reject the sterility and artificiality of modern society, symbolized by the comparison to Listerine, and instead crave a connection with nature and a sense of personal freedom.
The desire for a slower pace is emphasized throughout the song. The singer longs to slow down their heart, to walk at the pace of the breeze, and to slow down their mind, to rest like a bird in the trees. These lyrics capture a longing for peace, tranquility, and a break from the hectic and demanding nature of everyday life. The repeated refrain emphasizes this desire, as the singer sings "I just wanna slow down my heart / To walk at the pace of the breeze / I just wanna slow down my mind / To rest like a bird in the trees."
The lyrics also touch on the tension between acceptance and self-rejection. The singer wants to show acceptance to others, to assure them that they are valued and welcomed. However, at the same time, they struggle with their own feelings of rejection and self-doubt. This internal conflict adds another layer of complexity to the song, suggesting that even amidst the desire for peace and freedom, inner battles and insecurities can persist.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel metallic, modern, and clean
I feel disconnected, impersonal, and sterile
But I wasn't made to be like listerine
But I wasn't meant to conform like a commercial product
I want the warmth of the sun on my back
I desire the comforting and nurturing touch of nature
And no one but God telling me how to act...
And without anyone but a higher power dictating my actions
I just wanna slow down my heart
I simply wish to calm my racing heart
To walk at the pace of the breeze
To move through life with the same gentle rhythm as the wind
I just wanna slow down my mind
I simply want to quiet my racing thoughts
To rest like a bird in the trees
To find peace and tranquility like a bird perched in a tree
Yeah i wanna show people that they're accepted
Yes, I want to demonstrate to others that they are embraced and valued
While at the same time I tell me I'm rejected
Yet concurrently, I convince myself that I am unwanted
I want the cool of the day on my sleeve
I yearn to keep the calmness of the day close to me
And no one but God telling me when to leave...
And without anyone except a higher power deciding my departure
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Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Forrest Frank
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