Slow Down
Wayne Lyrics


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I can carry this so far and then something must give way
Searching a lifetime for nothing wouldn't seem fair
Bored by the overdone drama of it all
Puzzled by the thin antique face there on the wall
Following something that someone said must be there
Pull back the reins and slow this mother down I'm falling off
The faster you move the closer to the end and there's a lot that I haven't done
I can see for the most part things that might drift away
And with the speed that they pick up something must be there

So I pull back the reins

It's so simple when it's all brand new
Somehow it all catches up with you
Just don't let it slice you up and pass you around





I will pull back the reins

Overall Meaning

Wayne's song "Slow Down" is a reflection on the experience of life and the constant pursuit of goals, accomplishments, and success. The lyrics convey a sense of exhaustion and frustration with the never-ending cycle of searching, striving, and chasing after something that always seems to be just out of reach. The first line of the song, "I can carry this so far and then something must give way," suggests that there is a limit to how much one can push themselves before they reach a breaking point. This sentiment is echoed later in the song with the line "The faster you move the closer to the end and there's a lot that I haven't done."


The second verse of the song focuses on the idea that the pursuit of something comes with the risk of losing sight of what's important. The "thin antique face there on the wall" represents a reminder of the past and the things that we may have left behind in our pursuit of something else. The line "Just don't let it slice you up and pass you around" is a warning against the dangers of losing oneself to the pursuit of something else and losing control in the process.


Overall, the lyrics of "Slow Down" suggest that there is a need for balance and moderation in life. While it's important to strive for success and pursue our dreams, it's also important to take a step back and assess what we're sacrificing in order to achieve those goals. The song reminds us to slow down and appreciate the present moment, to not lose sight of what's important, and to find a balance between our personal and professional lives.


Line by Line Meaning

I can carry this so far and then something must give way
I can only handle so much before I reach my breaking point


Searching a lifetime for nothing wouldn't seem fair
I don't want to spend my whole life looking for something that may not even exist


Bored by the overdone drama of it all
I'm tired of the same old drama and chaos that surrounds me


Puzzled by the thin antique face there on the wall
I'm confused by the old, weathered face staring back at me from the wall


Following something that someone said must be there
I'm chasing after something that someone else told me was important


Pull back the reins and slow this mother down I'm falling off
I need to slow down and take control before I lose my balance


The faster you move the closer to the end and there's a lot that I haven't done
If I keep rushing through life, I'll reach the end before I accomplish everything I want to


I can see for the most part things that might drift away
I can sense when things are about to slip out of my control


And with the speed that they pick up something must be there
If things are moving too quickly, there must be something causing them to accelerate


So I pull back the reins
I take control and slow down to prevent things from spinning out of control


It's so simple when it's all brand new
Things are easy to understand and exciting when they're new


Somehow it all catches up with you
Eventually, all the excitement fades and reality catches up


Just don't let it slice you up and pass you around
Don't let reality tear you apart and dominate your life


I will pull back the reins
I will take control and slow things down to prevent chaos and loss of balance




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RODNEY WAYNE REAVES

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