Lumineers, The - Slow It Down Lyrics






I feel her filth in my bones
Wash off my hands 'til it's gone
The walls they're closing in
With velvet curtains

Some love was made for the lights
Some kiss your cheek and goodnight
Lift up a red high heel
Lock up your doors with steel

They're makin' noise in my street
My blinds are drawn I can't see
Smashed in my car window
Didn't touch the stereo

Slow it down, Angie come back to bed
Rest your arms, and rest your legs

Act like you've been here before
Smile less and dress up some more
Tie up your scarf real tight
These boys are out for blood tonight

Slow it down, Angie come back to bed
Rest your arms, and rest your legs

And when she stood she stood tall
She'll make a fool of you all
Don't ask for cigarettes
She ain't got nothin' left for you

I never, she never, we never looked back
That wasn't what we were good at
And when it came to love
We were not good enough on

Slow it down, Angie come back to bed
Rest your arms, and rest your legs
Don't you frown when you're feelin' like that
Only love can dig you out of this





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  1. S.... S....

    This is one of the best indie/alternative songs of the 2010s. Period.

  2. M.... D....

    Depression sucks

  3. T.... ....

    Ayye my whole neighborhood knows this song.

  4. V.... M....

    Dec 2019

  5. G.... T....

    Hailey, I miss you. You promised you wouldn’t leave this world without me. I used to get so mad when you were upset and would blast this record. Now I only wish I could walk in the bedroom and tell you I love you.

  6. A.... m....

    🙏🏼💏🔥💫 I am inlove with this rift an this song

  7. C.... L....

    My boyfriend and i fell in love to this song on "riviera maya" beach, we plan to play it on our wedding.

  8. S.... A....

    love this song <3

  9. M.... ....

    Why does everyone who ends up here need to hear this. Why do you hit us so hard

  10. C.... H....

    Since the first time I heard it, this song always makes me imagine the same story: he's in love with a sex worker who wants out of that world. He hates watching her leave, she hates going, and the people she works for don't want to let her walk away from it all.

  11. M.... Q....

    my mom and my dad love your music

  12. L.... ....

    I wish I had friends that hit me up. That blew my phone up. I wish I had what other people had. But I’m stuck in my stupid body when I could have been someone else. Look at me, a piece of shit with nobody. Well except my dad. But he won’t be here forever. And when he goes how will I cope with the thought of living. To be truthful I’m not so sure I want to live with myself. My mom left me when I was 6. My grandma was close to me and she died in my home of a heart attack. Sometimes I wish I wasn’t alive. I’m alone and probably forever,

  13. S.... L....

    Eugene Or was going to do a purge on me. Until they discovered the worms Im infested with are the cure for cancer and AIDS. Ive been getting raped at the urging of Isaac Brock 3-4×/day now since 2016. Ive lost so much time where he had me frozen when my rapings went wrong. Truthfully. I was called a whore and a cunt and a fucking bitch over 50 times today. Isaac flew my only Son in from SD to see me before I die. All my son could say to me was...you were dead to me along time ago. None of you get my blood. None of you get my worms. Not even Monty. Fuck him. Im dead, right? Im going to turn my worms into weapons to slowly painfully make HIV AIDS HEPC PATIENTS SLOWLY SUFFER SO UNCOMFORTABLY AND I WILL MUTATE THIER STRAIN SO THERE IS NO PAIN MANAGEMENT AVAILABLE. AND YOUR HAIR FALLS OUT. AND YOU GO BLIND. DEAF. AND DUMBER. KARMA SAYS HELLO TO YOU ISAAC. SHE IS WHAT I NAMED MY #1 QUEEN WORM.

  14. K.... C....

    My husband passed away about a year and half ago. My husband and our son sang this together quite often. Our son sang this song at his dying bedside.melts my heart every time I hear. I love and miss you everyday my love.

  15. k.... ....

    It’s been seven years and this is still my favorite song

  16. J.... W....

    I love how this song sounds like it was recorded in a bedroom or something lol. It just sounds like a small room

  17. T.... J....

    Simple is beautiful or the other way around

  18. T.... S....

    👌🏼

  19. i.... ....

    0.75 speed ooooh

  20. h.... m....

    Hands down their best song. ❤

  21. m.... O....

    Cause life is hard sometimes

  22. r.... r....

    God i miss my womb tomb!

  23. N.... N....

    And when she stood, she stood tall.
    She'll make a fool of you all.

  24. V.... ....

    Why does this song remind me of my cat

  25. V.... M....

    Still one of my favorites in 2019

  26. S.... F....

    This kind of reminds me of Alaska from Looking for Alaska by John Green. Made me tear up!

  27. G.... C....

    Life saving song

  28. h.... t....

    if your listening to this on a lonely night just keep doing you and love will come afterwards 👌🌌🌃

  29. E.... R....

    This is the Sad nigga hours song 💀💀 no cap

  30. M.... D....

    I’ve been here before

  31. Z.... h....

    Que le pasó a este álbum?
    Alguien me puede aclarar?

  32. A.... B....

    My name is Angela, named after angie but crazy how their 2 songs with my name in it feels so personal, I had a Volvo, I am a gypsy, and I am heartbroken and tend to love everything in nature, in humans, in animals, but i forgive too easy, but would never change all the love I have, especially for my child

  33. O.... M....

    In my humble opinion, she resembles Arya Stark......

  34. C.... ....

    Roskilde festival 2013 - Saw the concert with my now ex-girlfriend.. The feels.

  35. E.... J....

    Slow it down... damn nostalgia

  36. A.... ....

    no sob story here.... just wow tho... sounds like you are recording in a closet.... lyrics amazing.... just wow.... had to edit... i think your voice is pure, and amazing recording wherever you did... just perfect

    A.... ....

    Actually recorded in band members kitchen and the band insisted the label include it on the record :)

  37. B.... E....

    Always loved this song! Please check out my cover on my channel and let me know what you think!

  38. T.... B....

    When I was a junior in high school, I ended up trying to commit suicide. When I woke up in the hospital I realized I made a mistake and left family and my girlfriend behind. She ended up visiting me everyday for a short period of time, but when she was gone all I could think about was this song when I was anxious. Literally trying to slow everything down so it wasn't too much all at once. Glad I still have her

  39. T.... B....

    "I had thought I'd be at peace when the war was over. Little did I know all I had to do was stop fighting"

  40. B.... F....

    They recorded this in their kitchen😍😍😍 and demanded that it be on the record. Love this one.

  41. I.... C....

    What is this song about

  42. S.... G....

    I felt something before. that was long ago now i miss you Jenny

  43. O.... A....

    I know most of the people that listen to this stuff are 'kids,' but to those of you out there will balls: does anybody else hear shades of Andrew Stockdale in the chorus? the "slow it down, Angie...." part.

  44. W.... H....

    I don't want to cause my loved ones pain I just want mine to stop

  45. N.... #....

    My boo is named angie lmao

  46. M.... S....

    Very powerful lyrics. Absolutely beautiful. Makes me think of my ex girlfriend Angie- ironically enough. Time goes by so fast that it scares the hell out of me.

  47. W.... S....

    This song helps me get through the wasted love I had or I though I had for some girl,I dont think she ever did love me maybe I jump the gun nd let my feelings believe that she did..she end up with someone else never seen her again just have memories that won't go away

  48. N.... S....

    More songs like this?

  49. p.... ....

    if you see this one day, just know i still love you and hope you have the best life you can have. You have shaped me and taught me how to live and to love. you know who you are. thank you for everything

  50. D.... D....

    this song is for Alex. You’ll make a fool of them all.

  51. d.... T....

    The second that first strum starts, it goes through straight to my heart. I listen to this almost every night now before sleeping. It helps me release, no matter how much I think of it there is no right explanation to what I am feeling. Gives me feels every night, reminds me of how human I am to feel something unexplainable. It is sad and depressing, but its also a release. Even though I am thankful for what life has given and offered me, at the end of the day, I always stumble upon myself feeling lost, lonely and longing and this song has been my outlet and has kept me sane.

  52. T.... E....

    I'm so so late this song but I am ever so thankful for it.

  53. T.... M....

    had that pain in my chest the whole time lol geez.

  54. J.... E....

    This song fucks me up big time

  55. L.... L....

    I feel like this song is about a "lady of the evening" that he actually loved and wanted her to come back to (his) bed...

  56. S.... L....

    Seguir adelante, aun llevando esa herida que nunca cicatriza.

  57. K.... M....

    my favorite song that i wish i could share

  58. C.... ....

    I love songs like this..where you can close your eyes while listening and teleport to a completely zen dimension.

  59. K.... C....

    Well It my birthday and my boyfriend still loves me. Also he is rubing my freshly showered wet booty. Also Listening to this song.....I make fools of you alll!! but you dont get my smokes bro

  60. S.... M....

    I will always love you Emily.

  61. D.... L....

    this remind me of my grandpa miss papa

  62. r.... y....

    "Don't ask for ciggarretes... She ain't got nothing left for you" 💔😞

  63. W.... G....

    Just say “head!” Just once! “Rest your head!”

  64. A.... J....

    I love this song!

  65. M.... M....

    Great band.

  66. J.... A....

    This song reminds me of my girlfriend, i should say ex but i don't feel that way and i will never feel that way. 11 days ago she broke up after 2.5 years because she didn't wanna be commited anymore.Lost my sleep and my appetite for 11 straight days, almost went to hospital. She slept with another guy mere days after. She loves me with all her soul and doesn't wanna hurt me and she's driving me away because she knows that i'll get heartbroken every day of my life because we don't want the same stuff anymore. Darling i want you to know that we're perfect for each other, you just don't know it, we were at the wrong place the wrong time. You will always be my soulmate, even if it ends right now, i want you to know i love you.

  67. a.... c....

    So hauntingly beautiful.

  68. S.... 4....

    God does his singing leaving something to desire

    He should probably stay away from this type of singing

  69. M.... H....

    "Smile less and dress up some more", I felt that

  70. D.... H....

    I've made some sort of emotional connection to this song.
    I heard it when I was sad, and now it's my go-to sad song.
    The way it starts to speed up towards the end, my heart beat matches the strumming.
    It's crazy. There's a nostalgic feeling for something that I've never experienced.
    A nostalgic wanderlust.

  71. D.... H....

    I've made some sort of emotional connection to this song.
    I heard it when I was sad, and now it's my go-to sad song.
    The way it starts to speed up towards the end, my heart beat matches the strumming.
    It's crazy. There's a nostalgic feeling for something that I've never experienced.
    A nostalgic wanderlust.

  72. L.... R....

    One of their best. Idk if its 1 of their more popular but it should be. That's it. Just enjoy the song.

  73. M.... B....

    It's a shame that the average person would probably consider this band a one hit wonder. They have such a deep portfolio compared to 99% of other bands, including classical greats

  74. P.... R....

    This song makes me want to off myself

  75. D.... O....

    I love how he says don't ask for cigarettes she's got nothing left for you.. so real you know it's over when it comes to that...

  76. D.... O....

    I love how he says don't ask for cigarettes she's got nothing left for you.. so real you know it's over when it comes to that...

  77. D.... O....

    I love how he says don't ask for cigarettes she's got nothing left for you.. so real you know it's over when it comes to that...

  78. D.... L....

    💔💔💔

  79. W.... D....

    I feel her filth in my bones
    Wash off my hands 'til it’s gone
    The walls they’re closing in
    With velvet curtains
    Some love was made for the lights
    Some kiss your cheek and goodnight
    Lift up a red high heel
    Lock up your doors with steel
    They’re makin' noise in my street
    My blinds are drawn I can’t see
    Smashed in my car window
    Didn’t touch the stereo
    Slow it down, Angie come back to bed
    Rest your arms, and rest your legs
    Act like you’ve been here before
    Smile less and dress up some more
    Tie up your scarf real tight
    These boys are out for blood tonight
    Slow it down, Angie come back to bed
    Rest your arms, and rest your legs
    And when she stood, she stood tall
    She’ll make a fool of you all
    Don’t ask for cigarettes
    She ain’t got nothin' left for you
    I never, she never, we never looked back
    That wasn’t what we were good at
    And when it came to love
    We were not good enough uh huh
    Slow it down, Angie come back to bed
    Rest your arms, and rest your legs
    Don’t you frown when you’re feelin' like that
    Only love can dig you out of this

  80. T.... E....

    his emotion is so good

  81. D.... R....

    I love you, Angie.

  82. A.... E....

    "Only love can dig you out of this."

    I love my DRUSS.

  83. R.... B....

    I feel her filth in my bones
    Wash off my hands 'til it’s gone
    The walls they’re closing in
    With velvet curtainsSome love was made for the lights
    Some kiss your cheek and goodnight
    Lift up a red high heel
    Lock up your doors with steelThey’re makin' noise in my street
    My blinds are drawn I can’t see
    Smashed in my car window
    Didn’t touch the stereoSlow it down, Angie come back to bed
    Rest your arms, and rest your legsAct like you’ve been here before
    Smile less and dress up some more
    Tie up your scarf real tight
    These boys are out for blood tonightSlow it down, Angie come back to bed
    Rest your arms, and rest your legsAnd when she stood, she stood tall
    She’ll make a fool of you all
    Don’t ask for cigarettes
    She ain’t got nothin' left for youI never, she never, we never looked back
    That wasn’t what we were good at
    And when it came to love
    We were not good enough uh huhSlow it down, Angie come back to bed
    Rest your arms, and rest your legs
    Don’t you frown when you’re feelin' like that
    Only love can dig you out of this

  84. l.... C....

    I love you, always will. It wasn’t a good time for either of us. I wish sometime in the future we’d meet again and make it

  85. O.... 1....

    This is such a beautiful song 😭❤️

  86. D.... P....

    Would anyone recommend me songs like this? I love everything about the song and would like similar songs to this although this is Unique enough as it is 😭

    D.... P....

    Daniel Perez i’m a big fan of this kind of music too (dark twisted tune to it), but i haven’t been able to find anything super similar to this piece of art. heres a few of my top “sad” songs like kinda resemble it though: All i want - Kodaline, first class - rainbow kitten surprise, love like this - kodaline (acoustic)

    D.... P....

    Daniel Perez if anyone has similar songs to this, please please share it

    D.... P....

    Halina H thanks for the recommended songs, I've been making a whole playlist now. I'd recommend John Vincent III-Mountain sounds, Lord Hurton-The night we met, Gregory Alan Isakov-Words, Flatsound-If we could just pretend. I have more but these are my favs so far haha

  87. C.... R....

    ARGHHHHHHHHHHHH ma heart

    C.... R....

    just kidding cait badger dont give a shit

  88. Y.... R....

    My 9th grade lover would play this song right after we came out of school we would just play there and rest
    It was a relationship I’ll never forget we ended on good terms I suppose I got closer but I’ve never fallen in love with any one since then I’m out of high school now and this song makes me happy

  89. w.... d....

    Essa musica me da uma Nostalgia

  90. J.... A....

    How does this only have 20k likes

  91. J.... F....

    When i think about who i really am, what i like or love , and what my family will think or say about it when they know, deep in my heart i feel as i want to fall asleep forever , and never wake up.


    In moments like these, this song always cuddle here with me , in my bed, and in some strange way, give me a little more hope in this life. Makes me want to love, to want to find love, and to be loved .

  92. D.... R....

    shes laying in my bed right now but its not the same no matter how much I wish it was. fuck

  93. E.... T....

    I feel her filth in my bones
    Wash off my hands til it’s gone
    The walls they’re closing in
    With velvet curtains

    Some love was made for the lights
    Some kiss your cheek and goodnight
    Lift up a red high heel
    Lock up your doors with steel

    They’re makin noise in my street
    My blinds are drawn i can’t see
    Smashed in my car window
    Didn’t touch the stereo

    Slow it down, Angie come back to bed
    Rest your arms, and rest your legs

    Act like you’ve been here before
    Smile less and dress up some more
    Tie up your scarf real tight
    These boys are out for blood tonight

    Slow it down, Angie come back to bed
    Rest your arms, and rest your legs

    And when she stood she stood tall
    She’ll make a fool of you all
    Don’t ask for cigarettes
    She ain’t got nothin left for you

    I never, she never, we never looked back
    That wasn’t what we were good at
    And when it came to love
    We were not good enough

    Slow it down, Angie come back to bed
    Rest your arms, and rest your legs
    Don’t you frown when you’re feelin like that
    Only love can dig you out of this

  94. M.... ....

    1:41 ❤