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Slow Down Lyrics by Nada Surf

The Proximity Effect

1998

[Verse 1]
You see yourself sitting on top so self-assured - happy
But when your parents bail you out you somehow feel not free
You're bored to tears in school
It's not like what you thought at all
Trouble is not the answer
I know what you want to know

[Chorus]
Slow down;
Why you wanna move so fast?
Why you wanna walk so far?
I think I know what you want

[Verse 2]
Your father toys with you hoping his evil game will win
In order not to lose, the trick is not to play with him
Anything good you do is added to your past - your wealth
You'll need it all the day you finally choose to ask yourself

[Chorus]
Slow down;
Why you wanna move so fast?
Why you wanna walk so far?
Wait and find out who you are
And how you're gonna make it last

[Bridge]
Something's gonna change, now re-spell your name
Tired of highs and lows, now derail your train

[Verse 3]
And if this letter finds you lost and out of touch - lonely
I hope you know by now you mean so very much to me
To me, to me

[Outro]
I think I know what you want
I think I know what you want
I think I know what you want
I think I know what you want
I think I know what you want
I think I know what you want
I think I know
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Read the complete lyrics to "Slow Down" by Nada Surf from the album "The Proximity Effect" in 1998. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"Slow Down" is credited to Nada Surf. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Slow Down" appears on "The Proximity Effect" in 1998.

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