Slow Down
The Hedgerow Folk Lyrics
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I'd rather your dreams
than my plans which seem
to come up empty handed
I love you close
right here where I know
I don't have to hold
Slow down
slow down and listen
Your word it goes
a caged bird that has flown
and before it comes home
it does what you intended
Just like the rain and the snow
that fall softly and slow
then carefully grow
every seed that you planted
Empty spaces in our conversation
I try to rush you
my time is wasting
I hear you whispering softly
be patient my love
The Hedgerow Folk's song Slow Down is a beautiful reminder of the importance of slowing down and listening to the words of our loved ones. The opening lines, "I wait you speak, I'd rather your dreams than my plans which seem to come up empty handed," express the desire to hear what someone else has to say instead of focusing on one's own ambitions. The singer acknowledges that their plans may not come to fruition and values their loved one's dreams more.
The following lines, "I love you close, right here where I know, I don't have to hold the world up on my shoulders," emphasize the desire to be present in the moment and to not feel the weight of the world on one's shoulders. The singer cherishes being close to their loved one and relishes the opportunity to just be in the moment without any external pressure.
The chorus, "Slow down, slow down and listen," serves as a reminder to the listener to take a moment to pause and listen to what others have to say. It highlights the importance of patience and the value of taking the time to understand others.
The second stanza speaks of the power of words and their capacity to do what is intended. The imagery of a caged bird that has flown, yet returns to its intended destination is potent. The comparison to the rain and snow, which fall softly and slowly while carefully growing, emphasizes the need for patience and trust.
The final few lines, "Empty spaces in our conversation, I try to rush you, my time is wasting, I hear you whispering softly, be patient my love" speak to the struggles of conversation and the tendency to rush through them, missing the invaluable moments between. The words "be patient my love" suggest a willingness to slow down and appreciate the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
I wait you speak
I prefer to listen to you than to share my own unfulfilled plans.
I'd rather your dreams
Your dreams are more important to me than my own aspirations.
than my plans which seem
My own plans are unsuccessful and unfulfilled, making me less inclined to share them.
to come up empty handed
My plans never seem to work out, leaving me unfulfilled.
I love you close
I feel closest to you when we are together.
right here where I know
This is the place where I am most comfortable and content.
I don't have to hold
I can let go of my anxieties and worries when I am with you.
the world up on my shoulders
I do not have to take on the weight of the world when I am with you.
Slow down
Take a moment to pause and reflect.
slow down and listen
Take your time and truly listen to what is happening around you.
Your word it goes
Your thoughts and ideas are powerful and far-reaching.
a caged bird that has flown
Your words have taken on a life of their own and had an impact beyond what you intended.
and before it comes home
Before your messages are fully understood or received back by you.
it does what you intended
Your words and intentions are clear and impactful, and resonate with others.
Just like the rain and the snow
Nature works slowly and carefully, and so should we.
that fall softly and slow
Nature's actions are gentle and patient, and so should we be with ourselves and others.
then carefully grow
With patience and nurturing, growth can occur slowly over time.
every seed that you planted
Every idea or thought you put forth can blossom and bear fruit with time and care.
Empty spaces in our conversation
When there are lulls in conversation, it's an opportunity to reflect and be present in the moment.
I try to rush you
I am often impatient in my desire to move on to the next thing.
my time is wasting
I feel like my time is limited and I need to be productive in order to feel fulfilled.
I hear you whispering softly
I become more attuned to your voice and your presence when I slow down and focus on the present.
be patient my love
Take your time and be patient with yourself, allow things to unfold naturally.
Contributed by Kennedy B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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