Wire Train released three records for 415/CBS; In A Chamber, Between Two Words, and Ten Women. The band Recorded three CD's for MCA in the nineties; California Republic, No Soul No Strain and Snug. Only the first two MCA CD's were released.
Wire Train were a band whose music evolved from record to record at a time when artists were expected to repeat their past successes. An intense attachment exists between fans of each 'period' of Wire Train's music, with fans of each sometimes unaware of the others. Music critics often favor the bands scrappy beginnings, classic rock fans the middle 'folky' period and most musicians favor the latter experimental deconstructed pop style.
Wire Train disbanded in 1993 after MCA declined to release Snug, by far the bands finest record.
The disc was never shopped to other labels and all copies were lost until 2003 when a master DAT was found. Wire Train is Jeffrey Trott, Anders Rundblad, Brian Macleod, Kevin Hunter.
Slow Down
Wire Train Lyrics
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I can buy your stuff second handed in the meantime
Black out since four "where are you"s
And tired lines
But I cannot stop here as I have
So far left to go
More than we slow down
His door mats romances pounces near
To hold the walls up
Left is career I said to ya
New York
Puts his hand in yours
He's so glad to meet you
But I cannot stop here as I have
So far left to go
More than we slow down
Unless we show
Slow down they say
As you sleep at night
Elevator's broke
And they've been running up the stairway
Slow down they say
'Cause we rob you blind
The dreams you had tonight
Are on the market place tomorrow
Slow down they said
Have you lost your mind
You're just the man we really need
And we've been lookin' for someone
Give it all away too
If you could slow down
Pride comes and goes without it
Nothing seems real
We're all searching visciously
For thrills concealed
'Cause spended time was had by all
And all we had
But I cannot stop here as I have
So far left to go
More than we slow down
Unless we show
Slow down they say
As you sleep at night
Elevator's broke
And they've been running up the stairway
Slow down they say
'Cause we rob you blind
The dreams you had tonight
Are on the market place tomorrow
Slow down they said
Have you lost your mind
You're just the man we really need
And we've been lookin' for someone
Looking for someone
To give it all away to
If you could slow down
Slow down
Slow down
Slow down
The song "Slow Down" by Wire Train is an exhortation to put the brakes on, to take a moment to reassess and reevaluate one's life. The opening lines, "I can see your steps before you like a train line, I can buy your stuff secondhanded in the meantime," suggest that the singer is caught up in a fast-paced consumer culture in which everything is ephemeral and impermanent. The "black out since four 'where are you's' and tired lines" imply a kind of existential exhaustion, a burning out under the weight of constant demands, expectations, and obligations.
As the song progresses, we get a sense that the singer is torn between conflicting desires and demands: on the one hand, there is a longing for something more meaningful and authentic, symbolized by the line "Left is career I said to ya" and the reference to "door mat romances" and "spended time." On the other hand, there is a sense of urgency, a feeling that time is running out, that they need to "show" and "give it all away" before it's too late. The repeated refrain of "slow down they say" and the warning that "the dreams you had tonight are on the market place tomorrow" convey a sense of anxiety, of being caught in a system that demands constant movement and activity.
At its core, "Slow Down" is a song about the struggle to find balance, to resist the pull of the frenetic and the ephemeral and to embrace the slower, more deliberate pace of a life lived with intention and meaning. The song is an invitation to pause, to take a breath, to reflect on what really matters, and to make a conscious choice to pursue it, even if it means going against the grain.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see your steps before you like a train line
I know your moves so well, it's like I can anticipate them like a train line
I can buy your stuff second handed in the meantime
I'm so familiar with what you do that I can predict exactly what you will sell next
Black out since four "where are you"s
I've been trying to reach you for hours and I don't know where you are
And tired lines
I'm getting worn out from constantly trying to connect with you
But I cannot stop here as I have
I can't give up now because I still have a long way to go
So far left to go
I still have a lot of work to do to reach my goals
More than we slow down
If we don't keep up the pace, we won't be able to accomplish what we need to
Unless we show
We need to prove to ourselves and others that we're capable of making it happen
His door mats romances pounces near
He's quick to latch onto fleeting romantic encounters
To hold the walls up
Maybe he's trying to create a facade of stability for himself
Left is career I said to ya
I encouraged him to focus on his career instead of just chasing after short-lived love affairs
New York
Maybe he's living in or dreaming of the big city
Puts his hand in yours
Perhaps he's trying to establish a connection or offer comfort
He's so glad to meet you
He's happy to make this new connection
Slow down they say As you sleep at night
People are constantly telling me to slow down and take it easy; even when I'm asleep
Elevator's broke And they've been running up the stairway
Even everyday conveniences are being taken away from me, and I need to struggle to keep up
Slow down they say 'Cause we rob you blind
People are telling me to be cautious and take it slow, or I might get taken advantage of
The dreams you had tonight Are on the market place tomorrow
My aspirations can be sold and commoditized as soon as I have them
Slow down they said Have you lost your mind
People think I'm crazy for trying to push forward so hard
You're just the man we really need And we've been lookin' for someone
Even though people think I'm crazy, they still recognize my value and abilities
Give it all away too If you could slow down
I'm so invested in my work that I might give up everything to make it happen, if only I could slow down enough to do it right
Pride comes and goes without it Nothing seems real
If I can't slow down, everything will seem fake and meaningless without any real accomplishments to show for my efforts
We're all searching visciously For thrills concealed
We're all desperate to find excitement and fulfillment in whatever way possible
'Cause spended time was had by all And all we had
Even though we might not have accomplished anything yet, at least we spent our time trying
Slow down
I need to take a break and pace myself
Looking for someone To give it all away to If you could slow down
Even though people might tell me to slow down, there are those out there who recognize my potential and are willing to invest in me if I can take the time to do it right
Slow down
I need to take a break and pace myself
Slow down
I need to take a break and pace myself
Slow down
I need to take a break and pace myself
Contributed by Avery P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.