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slowthai Feat. Deb Never Lyrics
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To quietly walk alone
Harder the days he learned to know
The calm comes after the storm
Sit back and watch the rain
Breathe out before tomorrow
Slow down before you break
Meet me at the back of the bus
Beep beep with my hat and my gloves
See me, I'm erratic on drugs
Do stuff I regret, feel embarrassed tomorrow
Wah gwan? What ya under?
Far side of the yonder, far cry from a younger
Hard times made me stronger
And these drinks makes me drunker, drugs made me fonder (yeah)
Selling drugs gets you richer
That's a royal flush on the river
Go HMP for a winter, I grew up 'round toxic
And people can't see 'cause they live in a pond with some dumb fish
I was with sharks outside the park
When it's dark, lighters spark, nobody wanna try it with us
Pop out like a jack-in-the-box saying, "This what you wanted?"
Same ones that'll praise you up
Be the same ones to say you're done, it's all love
Non-stop, you get cropped like bud
'Cause no one wanna see you blossom on top
From the bottom, yeah, I climbed a lot
And people tryna break my thumbs, what's good?
Be the barber, gotta line it up
When push comes to shove, you gotta push
System lagging, think we need a reboot
Feeling stranded, got me feeling feeble
You're never there when I really need you
Always land on my feet like a cat out a tree
Watch it crumble to sand while I'm gritting my teeth
Shit flies with the magpies
He drowned, got baptized
Oh well, I guess that's life
So now I gotta pass time
So quiet, hear a penny drop
Riot in my head and it's loud as fuck (ah)
Fuck the people tried doubting us
I fall on my knees with my hands to God
Bite the hand that feeds you
If I said I loved you I would never leave you
If I said I loved you it's because I need you
Call you pancake like I need my treacle
Same ones that'll praise you up
Be the same ones to say you're done, it's all love
Non-stop, you get cropped like bud
'Cause no one wanna see you blossom on top
From the bottom, yeah, I climbed a lot
And people tryna break my thumbs, what's good?
Be the barber, gotta line it up
When push comes to shove, you gotta push
Sit back and watch the rain
Breathe out before tomorrow
Slow down before you break
And you're cast aside
The first verse of this song seems to be about someone who has gone through a tough time and has emerged from it stronger. The darkness that he or she was in has been replaced by a sense of calmness, which comes after the storm has passed. The lyrics suggest that the person has learned to take things slowly, to breathe, and to appreciate life's small moments because they are precious.
The second verse is more introspective, discussing the struggles that the artist, slowthai, faces in his life. He talks about how he has made mistakes in the past, especially under the influence of drugs. He describes himself as "erratic on drugs," but says that despite feeling regret and embarrassment, he still takes them. Slowthai also talks about selling drugs and how it can make you richer but ultimately bring you down. He grew up surrounded by toxicity and people who cannot see beyond their small worlds.
The chorus is about how people can be fickle and will praise you one moment and turn on you the next. Slowthai is aware of this and knows that people will try to bring him down. However, he refuses to let that happen and will fight back when he needs to. The chorus ends with a reminder to slow down and appreciate life before it passes by too quickly.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of the dark he found a road
Despite being in a tough situation, he found a way forward
To quietly walk alone
He took this journey alone, without the help of anyone else
Harder the days he learned to know
Through tough experiences, he gained knowledge that helped him grow
The calm comes after the storm
After difficult times, things will eventually settle down
Sit back and watch the rain
Take a moment to observe and reflect on what's happening
Breathe out before tomorrow
Take a deep breath and let go of any anxiety about the future
Slow down before you break
Don't push yourself too hard or you'll reach your breaking point
And you're cast aside
If you push yourself too hard, others may abandon you
Meet me at the back of the bus
Join me in a place where we won't be bothered by others
Beep beep with my hat and my gloves
I have a quirky style and like to stand out
See me, I'm erratic on drugs
I act impulsively and out of control when I'm on drugs
Do stuff I regret, feel embarrassed tomorrow
My drug use leads to actions that I later regret and feel ashamed of
Wah gwan? What ya under?
What's up? How are you doing?
Far side of the yonder, far cry from a younger
Things are different now than they used to be
Hard times made me stronger
I've grown and become stronger because of tough experiences
And these drinks makes me drunker, drugs made me fonder (yeah)
I enjoy drinking and drugs even though they can cause problems
Selling drugs gets you richer
Dealing drugs can lead to money and success
That's a royal flush on the river
A good run of luck can lead to a big payoff
Go HMP for a winter, I grew up 'round toxic
I've been to prison, and grew up in a toxic environment
And people can't see 'cause they live in a pond with some dumb fish
Others can't understand my experiences because they lead sheltered lives
I was with sharks outside the park
I associate with dangerous people outside of my usual surroundings
When it's dark, lighters spark, nobody wanna try it with us
We're intimidating and others are afraid to cross us
Pop out like a jack-in-the-box saying, "This what you wanted?"
I'm confrontational and willing to fight back
Same ones that'll praise you up
People who are friendly with you in good times
Be the same ones to say you're done, it's all love
Those same people will turn against you when things go wrong
Non-stop, you get cropped like bud
Others will cut you down and stop your growth
'Cause no one wanna see you blossom on top
People are jealous of your success and want to bring you down
From the bottom, yeah, I climbed a lot
I've come a long way from where I started
And people tryna break my thumbs, what's good?
Others are trying to hold me back and prevent my success
Be the barber, gotta line it up
Take control of your own destiny
When push comes to shove, you gotta push
When things get tough, you must push harder to succeed
System lagging, think we need a reboot
Things aren't working and we need to start fresh
Feeling stranded, got me feeling feeble
I feel lost and powerless
You're never there when I really need you
Others aren't there for me when I need them the most
Always land on my feet like a cat out a tree
I always find a way to persevere
Watch it crumble to sand while I'm gritting my teeth
Things are falling apart, but I will keep trying anyway
Shit flies with the magpies
Bad things happen and attract others who revel in negativity
He drowned, got baptized
Someone died, but I'm not sure of the circumstances
Oh well, I guess that's life
Sometimes bad things happen without explanation
So now I gotta pass time
I must wait and pass time until things get better
So quiet, hear a penny drop
Things are so quiet, you can hear every sound
Riot in my head and it's loud as fuck (ah)
My thoughts are overwhelming and hard to control
Fuck the people tried doubting us
Those who didn't believe in us can't hold us back
I fall on my knees with my hands to God
I ask for help and guidance from a higher power
Bite the hand that feeds you
Act against those who have helped you in the past
If I said I loved you I would never leave you
I promise to always be there for you if I tell you I love you
If I said I loved you it's because I need you
My feelings of love might be driven by my own needs and desires
Call you pancake like I need my treacle
I have a nickname for you that reflects my own desires and preferences
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Chris Trowbridge, Deborah Jung, Dominic Maker, Gavin Clark, Kwesi Darko Obiri, Michael Percy, Tyron Frampton
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