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== Background == | == Background == | ||
"Slowtown" by twenty one pilots explores the desire to escape the fast-paced, hectic aspects of life and reconnect with a simpler, slower existence. The song reflects on the nostalgia of childhood and the carefree nature that often accompanies it. | |||
In the verses, the lyrics express a longing for a different pace of life, where the narrator can fully embrace a slower, more relaxed environment. The mention of "laying down" and waking up in Slowtown symbolizes a desire to escape the pressures and responsibilities of the present and find solace in a place where time moves at a gentle, leisurely pace. | |||
The chorus highlights the need for grounding and stability to prevent feeling overwhelmed. The act of putting on socks becomes symbolic of creating a barrier between the soul and the challenges of the world. The line "And I walk through my door just so I don't fall through the floor" suggests that the narrator uses their home as a safe space to regain balance and stability amidst the turmoil. | |||
The second verse touches on the nostalgia of childhood, specifically recalling the innocence and daring spirit of youth. The reference to riding bikes, placing cards in the spokes, and mimicking traffic sounds illustrates a time of imaginative playfulness. However, the juxtaposition becomes apparent as the narrator states that they no longer engage in these activities and have lost touch with their own sense of wonder and joy. | |||
The bridge cries out for salvation from the fast-paced world, emphasizing the urgency of the desire for a slower, more meaningful existence. The repetition of "We're going too fast, fast, save us now" reflects the desperation and plea for rescue from the overwhelming rush of life. | |||
Overall, "Slowtown" by twenty one pilots conveys a longing for a return to simplicity, a yearning to escape the complexities and speed of the modern world, and a reflection on the loss of innocence and childlike wonder. The song encourages listeners to evaluate their own lives and find ways to reconnect with a slower, more meaningful existence. [https://songmeanings.com/songs/view/3530822107858875305/] | |||
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| | |‘Slowtown’ is the 4th track off the duo’s sophomore album, ''Regional at Best,''. The song is one of the four tracks that were not featured on the remastering project known as ''Vessel''. That said, the song’s ideas and main concept were re-worked into one of the band’s biggest hits and best-selling singles, “Stressed Out”. | ||
“Slowtown” tackles Tyler’s uneasiness concerning the consistent, constant march of time itself. This discomfort is expressed as a conduit of stress and anxiety, which society at large copes with through steady routine. A regimen that ultimately bores Tyler, causing a longing in him to revert to his youth; a time without strict routine. [https://genius.com/Twenty-one-pilots-be-concerned-lyrics] | |||
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| style="text-align:center;" |all meanings of the lyrics are taken from the [https://genius.com/artists/Twenty-one-pilots Genius] website | | style="text-align:center;" |all meanings of the lyrics are taken from the [https://genius.com/artists/Twenty-one-pilots Genius] website | ||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
[1] https://www.songtell.com/twenty-one-pilots/slowtown | |||
[https://genius.com/Twenty-one-pilots- | [https://genius.com/Twenty-one-pilots-slowtown-lyrics <nowiki>[2]</nowiki>] https://www.songtell.com/twenty-one-pilots/slowtown | ||
{{TwentyOnePilots}} | {{TwentyOnePilots}} | ||
[[Category:Twenty One Pilots song]] | [[Category:Twenty One Pilots song]] | ||
[[Category:Regional at Best]] | [[Category:Regional at Best]] | ||