Slow Down
Third Day Lyrics


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Tell me to slow down if you think
That the road that I'm ons' goin' nowhere
Tell me to slow down if you know
That I'm goin' to fast for my own good.
Tell me to slow down
If the way is leadin' to a dead end
Tell me to slow down turn around
Let me change the way I'm goin'.

Oh, I don't want to let go
Of all the things that I know
Are keepin' me away from my life.
Oh, I don't want to slow down.
No, I don't want to look around,
But I can't seem to work it out,
So help me God.

Tell me to slow down if you see
That I'm runnin' to fast in the wrong race.
Tell me to slow down if you think
That I can't keep up with my own pace.
Tell me to slow down cause you know
If there's ever any question
Tell me to slow down, turn around
Let me change my direction.

Oh, I don't want to let go
Of all the things that I know
Are keepin' me away from my life.
Oh, I don't want to slow down.
No, I don't want to look around,
But I can't seem to work it out,
So help me God.

Oh tell me to slow down
Oh tell me to slow down now
Oh tell me to slow down

Oh, I don't want to let go
Of all the things that I know
Are keepin' me away from my life.
Oh, I don't want to slow down.
No, I don't want to look around,
But I can't seem to work it out,
So help me God.

Oh, I don't want to slow down.
No, I don't want to look around,
But I can't seem to work it out,
So help me God.

Tell me to slow down.




Tell me to slow down.
Tell me to slow down.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of “Slow Down” by Third Day ft. Chris Daughtry depict a person who is struggling to keep up with the pace of life. The singer acknowledges that he is moving too fast in the wrong direction, and he needs someone to tell him to slow down before he reaches a dead end. He is aware that he needs to change direction and is open to advice from others. Despite this, the singer is reluctant to let go of the things he knows, even if they are keeping him from living his best life.


The repetition of the phrase “tell me to slow down” throughout the song emphasizes the importance of having people in our lives who can offer guidance when we need it. The lyrics suggest that we can't always figure things out on our own, and we need help to recognize when we're moving too fast or in the wrong direction.


Overall, the song encourages listeners to slow down and seek guidance from those around them, even if it means letting go of things they are familiar with.


Line by Line Meaning

Tell me to slow down if you think That the road that I'm ons' goin' nowhere
If you believe that I am on a path to nowhere, advise me to slow down and reconsider my direction.


Tell me to slow down if you know That I'm goin' to fast for my own good.
If I am moving too quickly and putting myself at risk, urge me to slow down and proceed with caution.


Tell me to slow down If the way is leadin' to a dead end
If the path I am taking is leading to a dead end, let me know it is time to slow down and reevaluate my route.


Tell me to slow down turn around Let me change the way I'm goin'.
Encourage me to change course and find a new direction before it's too late.


Oh, I don't want to let go Of all the things that I know Are keepin' me away from my life.
I am afraid of leaving behind what I know and have become accustomed to, even if it is keeping me away from my true path.


Oh, I don't want to slow down. No, I don't want to look around, But I can't seem to work it out, So help me God.
I am resistant to the idea of slowing down, but I am struggling to figure out what changes I need to make. I need help and guidance from a higher power to find my way.


Tell me to slow down if you see That I'm runnin' to fast in the wrong race.
If I am moving too quickly and competing in the wrong areas, point this out to me and advise me to slow down and change my approach.


Tell me to slow down if you think That I can't keep up with my own pace.
If I am not capable of maintaining the pace I have set for myself, let me know that it is okay to slow down and recalibrate.


Tell me to slow down cause you know If there's ever any question
If there is any doubt or uncertainty about my path, instruct me to slow down so that I can gather more information and make more informed decisions.


Tell me to slow down, turn around Let me change my direction.
Guide me towards making changes in my life and encourage me to find a new way forward.


Oh tell me to slow down Oh tell me to slow down now Oh tell me to slow down
Repeatedly urge me to slow down and proceed with caution, as this advice is critical to my success and wellbeing.


Oh, I don't want to slow down. No, I don't want to look around, But I can't seem to work it out, So help me God.
Again, I am resistant to the idea of slowing down, but I am struggling to figure out what changes I need to make. I need help and guidance from a higher power to find my way.


Tell me to slow down. Tell me to slow down. Tell me to slow down.
Restate the importance of me slowing down and proceeding with caution, as this advice is essential to my success and wellbeing.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROGER ATHELSTON DRAKES, DIANE JOSEPH, PAUL POWELL

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