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Slower
austin burke Lyrics


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There's never enough time in the day
And those hands in the clock don't take a break
Seems like I don't either these days
And that freeway, speedway high-speed chase
Makes it hard to hit the brakes
But she knows how to make my heart race

Just a little slower
Take my time when I get to hold her
Heaven feels a little closer
With her head right on my shoulder
Next to her, the fire burns and the world turns
Just a little slower

The more I know the more I like
She gets finer like a bottle of wine
Feels so good and gets better with time
Oh the highest highs, they never end
Don't know how she does it
But its magic when she makes the sun set

Just a little slower
Take my time when I get to hold her
Heaven feels a little closer
With her head right on my shoulder
Next to her, the fire burns and the world turns
Just a little slower

I know one day i'll look back on my life
And look into her eyes, watch it all flash by
And wish that we could do it one more time

Just a little slower

Oh just a little slower
Take my time when I get to hold her
Heaven feels a little closer
With her head right on my shoulder
Oh next to her, the fire burns and the world turns
Just a little slower
Just a little slower

Overall Meaning

In Austin Burke's song "Slower," he talks about his desire to slow things down and take things easier in life. He starts the song with the feeling that there is never enough time in the day, and that life often seems like a high-speed chase. However, he finds solace in the love of his partner, who is able to slow things down for him. The chorus of the song, "Just a little slower," is a plea for life to take things more gently.


The song's second verse talks about how the more Burke gets to know his partner, the more he likes her. He compares her to a fine bottle of wine that gets better with time. He talks about how their love is so magical that it makes the sun set. The final verse of the song is a contemplation of life and the desire to slow things down. Burke realizes that one day he will look back on his life and wish that he could relive these moments with his partner.


Line by Line Meaning

There's never enough time in the day
The day seems short for the singer to achieve what they desire.


And those hands in the clock don't take a break
The clock never stops ticking, and time never stops moving forward.


Seems like I don't either these days
The singer is always on the go and doesn't take enough time to enjoy life's moments.


And that freeway, speedway high-speed chase
Life is full of hustle and bustle and feels like a never-ending high-speed chase.


Makes it hard to hit the brakes
It is difficult to slow down and take a break in the fast-paced world we live in.


But she knows how to make my heart race
The singer has someone in their life who excites them and makes their heart beat faster.


Just a little slower
The singer wants to slow down and appreciate life's moments better.


Take my time when I get to hold her
When the artist is with their loved one, they want to take their time and not rush things.


Heaven feels a little closer
Being with the artist's loved one makes them feel closer to heaven and happiness.


With her head right on my shoulder
When the artist's loved one rests their head on their shoulder, it gives them a feeling of comfort and happiness.


Next to her, the fire burns and the world turns
When the singer is with their loved one, they feel like the world revolves around them and their bond.


The more I know the more I like
As the artist gets to know their loved one better, they grow fonder of them.


She gets finer like a bottle of wine
The singer's loved one is aging like fine wine, and they appreciate them even more.


Feels so good and gets better with time
The singer's relationship with their loved one feels good and keeps improving with time.


Oh the highest highs, they never end
Being with the singer's loved one is one of the happiest and most fulfilling moments of their life.


Don't know how she does it
The artist is amazed by their loved one's ability to make their world a better place.


But its magic when she makes the sun set
When the artist is with their loved one, everything feels magical, even a simple sunset.


I know one day i'll look back on my life
The singer realizes that one day, they will look back at their life and reflect on everything they've achieved.


And look into her eyes, watch it all flash by
When the singer looks into their loved one's eyes, they want to reminisce about their life and memories.


And wish that we could do it one more time
The artist wants to enjoy their life's moments with their loved one for just a bit longer.




Writer(s): austin burke, ava suppelsa, jesse labelle

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AUSTIN BURKE (2018) – SLOWER (Traducción)
There's never enough time in the day
Nunca hay tiempo suficiente en el día
And those hands on the clock don't take a break
Y esas manecillas del reloj no se toman un respiro
Seems like I don't either these days
Parece que yo tampoco estos días
And that freeway, speedway, highspeed chase
Y esa autopista, circuito, persecución a alta velocidad
Makes it hard to hit the brakes
Hace difícil ponerle freno
But she knows how to make my heart race
Pero ella sabe como hacer que mi corazón se acelere

Just a little slower
Sólo un poco más lento
Take my time and when I get to hold her
Me tomo mi tiempo y cuando tengo la oportunidad de abrazarla
Heaven feels a little closer
El cielo parece un poco más cerca
With her head right on my shoulder
Con su cabeza sobre mi hombro
Next to her the fire burns
A su lado el fuego arde
And the world turns
Y el mundo gira
Just a little slower
Sólo un poco más lento

The more I know the more I like
Cuanto más sé, más me gusta
She gets finer like a bottle of wine
Ella mejora como una botella de vino
Feels so good and gets better with time
Parece tan buena y mejora con el tiempo
Oh, the highest highs ain't never end
Oh, los mejores momentos nunca acaban
Don't know how she does it
No sé cómo lo hace
But it's magic when she makes the sun set
Pero es mágico cuando ella hace que se ponga el sol

Just a little slower
Sólo un poco más lento
Take my time and when I get to hold her
Me tomo mi tiempo y cuando tengo la oportunidad de abrazarla
Heaven feels a little closer
El cielo parece un poco más cerca
With her head right on my shoulder
Con su cabeza sobre mi hombro
Next to her the fire burns
A su lado el fuego arde
And the world turns
Y el mundo gira
Just a little slower
Sólo un poco más lento

I know one day I'll look back on my life
Sé que un día de mi vida echaré la vista atrás
And look into her eyes
Y la miraré a los ojos
Watch it all flash by
Observaré todo pasar como un rayo
And wish that we could do it one more time
Y desearé que pudiéramos hacerlo una vez más
Just a little slower
Sólo un poco más lento

Oh, just a little slower
Oh, sólo un poco más lento
Take my time and when I get to hold her
Me tomo mi tiempo y cuando tengo la oportunidad de abrazarla
Heaven feels a little closer
El cielo parece un poco más cerca
With her head right on my shoulder
Con su cabeza sobre mi hombro
Oh, next to her the fire burns
Oh, a su lado el fuego arde
And the world turns
Y el mundo gira
Just a little slower
Sólo un poco más lento
Just a little slower
Sólo un poco más lento



All comments from YouTube:

Matt Tretter

Found your speed of light song on your wifes video of her reacting to it on tiktok. Now I'm hooked on your music. Keep em comin please.

Austin Burke

Thanks, man! I'll be releasing new music soon! 👊🏼

Tim Brown

Yeah, same here. Great voice on this bloke, we'd love to see him at the biggest country music festival in Australia at the home of the Golden Guitar (Tamworth)

MarlinMR7

Really good Austin! I really like - in my opinion - the message of slowing down as so true in today's hectic world. Thank You! :-)

Austin Burke

Thank you so much for listening!

joy115

You are a great songwriter and singer!

Austin Burke

Thank you!

Tim Brown

Bruhhh you rock.... great sound man thanks for sharing such a talent

madison rae

this song is so cool in concert! you did amazing at country thunder!

Austin Burke

Thanks so much!

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