Slow Down
Slow Down

The Academy Is... - Slow Down Lyrics

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Jul 26, 2005
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Slow Down Music Video

Slow Down Lyrics

Close the door and take the stairs
Up or down, ups and downs
Well, don't pretend you've never been there
You kiss me like an over-dramatic actor
Who's starving for work
With one last shot to make it happen
You've won the role, you've played your part
You've been cordially invited
But I'm not impressed, and I'm definitely not excited
'Cause the film runs a shallow budget
And the writer's subject script isn't any deeper
So dive right in

Hollywood hills and suburban thrills
Hey you, who are you kidding?
I'm not like them, I won't buy in
Hollywood hills and suburban thrills
Hey you, who are you kidding?
Don't quit 'til 47
Then we'll turn it up, and we'll play a little faster

Take back everything you ever said
You never meant a word of it
You never did
Take back everything you said
You never meant a word of it
You never did

She said
"Alright alright, slow down"
Oh no, oh no, we won't
'Cause I regret everything that I said
To ever make her feel like she was something special
Or that she ever really mattered
Or did she ever really matter?

Hollywood hills and suburban thrills
Hey you, who are you kidding?
I'm not like them, I won't buy in
Hollywood hills and suburban thrills
Just don't count on this summer
Don't quit 'til 47
Then we'll turn it up, and we'll play a little faster

Take back everything you ever said
You never meant a word of it
You never did
Take back everything you said
You never meant a word of it
You never did

I'm not saying that I'm not breaking
Some hearts tonight, girl oh oh
I'm not saying that I'm not breaking
Some hearts tonight, girl
Alright, alright, slow down

Take back everything you ever said
You never meant a word of it
You never did
Take back everything you said
You never meant a word of it
You never did

Hollywood hills and suburban thrills
Hey you, who are you kidding?
I'm not like them, I won't buy in

Hollywood hills and suburban thrills
Hey you, who are you kidding?
I'm not like them, I won't buy in

Hollywood hills and suburban thrills
Hey you, who are you kidding?
I'm not like them, I won't buy in

Writer(s): MICHAEL CARDEN, WILLIAM BECKETT
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When was 'Slow Down' by The Academy Is... released?

    'Slow Down' was released as a single from their debut album 'Almost Here' which came out on February 8, 2005.

  2. What album is 'Slow Down' featured on?

    'Slow Down' is featured on The Academy Is...'s debut studio album 'Almost Here,' which was released through Fueled by Ramen label.

  3. Was 'Slow Down' always the official name of the song?

    No, 'Slow Down' is often incorrectly referred to as 'Hollywood Hills.' The correct title was chosen through an online poll on the band's website.

  4. Did the lineup change affect the recording of 'Slow Down'?

    No, the lineup change happened after recording 'Almost Here.' Tom Conrad replaced AJ LaTrace as second guitarist/backing vocalist, and Andy Mrotek replaced Mike DelPrincipe as the drummer.

  5. Did 'Slow Down' have a music video?

    No official music video for 'Slow Down' exists. However, 'Checkmarks' from the same album had a video premiere on Fuse's Oven Fresh programme in June 2005.

  6. Who were the primary writers for 'Slow Down'?

    The primary writers for 'Slow Down' were Michael Carden and William Beckett.

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