Slow Show’ lyrics have a very different meaning to different people. Most people seem to interpret these lyrics as the feeling of depression, loneliness, emptiness, and a sense of worthlessness. However, I see this song as a step in the right direction. One of the best parts about these lyrics is that they focus on the worry and anxiety that comes along with these feelings. The lyrics are about acknowledging these feelings, and not letting them get in the way of living. They say that the worry and anxiety may seem to be like a “slow show”, but it is only the beginning. The slow show that the lyrics talk about is the show of life. It is the show that is happening right now, and the show is beautiful.
Slow Show Song Credentials
| Song Title | Slow Show |
| Release Date | 2007 |
| Singer | The National |
| Composer | Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner and Bryce Dessner |
| Language | English |
| Cast | Rob Goodwin; Frederik ‘t Kindt; Joel Byrne-McCullough; Chris Hough. |
| Music Label | Beggars Group Digital Ltd |
Slow Show Lyrics
Standing at the punch table swallowing punch
Can’t pay attention to the sound of anyone
A little more stupid, a little more scared
Every minute more unprepared
I made a mistake in my life today
Everything I love gets lost in drawers
I want to start over, I want to be winning
Way out of sync from the beginning
I wanna hurry home to you
Put on a slow, dumb show for you and crack you up
So you can put a blue ribbon on my brain
God I’m very, very frightened, I’ll overdo it
Looking for somewhere to stand and stay
I leaned on the wall and the wall leaned away
Can I get a minute of not being nervous
And not thinking of my dick
My leg is sparkles, my leg is pins
I better get my shit together, better gather my shit in
You could drive a car through my head in five minutes
From one side of it to the other
I wanna hurry home to you
Put on a slow, dumb show for you and crack you up
So you can put a blue ribbon on my brain
God I’m very, very frightened, I’ll overdo it
You know I dreamed about you
For 29 years before I saw you
You know I dreamed about you
I missed you for, for 29 years
You know I dreamed about you
For 29 years before I saw you
You know I dreamed about you
I missed you for, for 29 years
