Slow Down
Twiceyoung Lyrics
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But I've been up all night, thinking of you
Hold tight, everyone's been keeping time
But I can't see to choose, it's never too soon
It's too late for us to fall asleep
Will you take my heart? Can you promise me an afterlife?
Oh when we lose our time
Slow down, I can see your slowing down
But I won't leave your side, I'm waiting for you
It's too late for us to fall asleep
If I help you up, will you lead me through night?
Will you take my heart? Can you promise me an afterlife?
Oh when we lose our time
If I help you up, will you lead me through night?
Will you take my heart? Can you promise me an afterlife?
Oh when we lose our time
This is for the rest of us, hoping its alright
Old enough to die, young enough to fight
This is all that's left of us, you can take my life
I can hear it moving on, rising with my eyes
This is for the rest of us, hoping its alright
Old enough to die, young enough to fight
This is all that's left of us, you can take my life
I can hear it moving on, rising with my eyes
The song "Slow Down" by Twiceyoung seems to be about a strong desire to hold onto someone and not let them go, even though everything around them is slowing down. The lyrics begin with a reflection on how everyone else is "slowing down" but the singer has been "up all night, thinking of you." There's a plea for the person being addressed to not "fall asleep," and throughout the song, the idea of time slipping away is emphasized through the repeated line, "Oh when we lose our time." The singer is essentially begging for the other person's affection, asking them to "take my heart" and "promise me an afterlife" - suggesting that their bond is so strong that it will exist beyond death.
There's a sense of desperation in the tone of the song, especially in the lyric, "This is for the rest of us, hoping it's alright / Old enough to die, young enough to fight." The singer seems to be acknowledging that their situation may be hopeless, but they're willing to cling on anyway - even if it means giving their life in the process. There's also a sense of uncertainty and confusion throughout the song, with lines like "I can't seem to choose" and "I'm waiting for you" suggesting that the singer doesn't quite know what they want or how to get it.
Line by Line Meaning
Slow down, everyone's been slowing down
The world around us is moving slower than usual, but my mind is racing with thoughts of you.
But I've been up all night, thinking of you
I can't stop thinking about you, even when the world around me is slowing down.
Hold tight, everyone's been keeping time
Everyone is sticking to a schedule, but I can't decide what to do because of my feelings for you.
But I can't see to choose, it's never too soon
I'm unsure of what I should do, and I don't want to wait too long to make a decision.
It's too late for us to fall asleep
My thoughts about you are keeping me up at night, and it's too late to try to fall asleep now.
If I help you up, will you lead me through night?
If I support you and help you along, will you be there for me and support me as well?
Will you take my heart? Can you promise me an afterlife?
Can you love me and make a commitment to me even after we die?
Oh when we lose our time
Time is fleeting, and we need to make the most of it.
Slow down, I can see your slowing down
You are also starting to feel the effects of time, but I won't leave you behind.
But I won't leave your side, I'm waiting for you
I'll stay by your side and support you through whatever comes our way.
This is for the rest of us, hoping its alright
This message is for everyone who's going through something tough right now and hoping they'll be okay.
Old enough to die, young enough to fight
We may not have all the time in the world, but we still have the courage and strength to keep going.
This is all that's left of us, you can take my life
No matter what happens, I'm giving you all that I have left, even if it means sacrificing myself.
I can hear it moving on, rising with my eyes
I can feel life moving forward, and I'm ready to face whatever comes my way with open eyes.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ethan Kattau, Tyler Laspopoulos
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Lyrics:
Slow down, everyone's been slowing down
But I've been up all night thinking of you
Hold tight, everyone's been keeping time
I can't see to choose
It's never too soon
It's too late for us to fall asleep
If I help you up will you lead me through night?
Will you take my heart?
Can you promise me an afterlife?
Oh when we lose our time
Slow down, I can see your slowing down
But I won't leave your side
I'm waiting for you
This is for the rest of us
Hoping its alright
Old enough to die
Young enough to fight
This is all that's left of us
You can take my life
I can hear it moving on
Rising with my eyes
@staceyvillena7840
"I can't... I had my chance."
@matirajput7098
Awkward's Fourth season finale episode, last song, touched my heart ♥ #newFavourite
@williamchen6105
I had my chance. #Iamnotcrying
@matirajput7098
That line just pricked my heart. Missing awkward so much :(
@Maddel97
Awkward always plays so good music.
@graced2748
An example? I want to hear more songs like this one:)
@mandypd1387
Grace D maybe tanlines-nonesuch :)
@goldennynja
Grey's anatomy is the reason I even know of songs like this. You should listen to their episode songs too
@Maddel97
GoldenNinja Yeah I already did they play amazing music there too :)
@minmintztt
couldnt agree more!