Slow Dance
Published by Dreamstate Audio Works Publishing
Written By David N. Kelly
A reminder to cherish life's fleeting moments.
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About This Interpretation
This recording presents one possible musical interpretation of David Nathanael Kelly's original lyrics. Produced using contemporary AI-assisted music technology and curated by Dreamstate Audio Works Publishing, it is intended to demonstrate how these lyrics might be realized musically while preserving opportunities for future artists to create their own interpretations.
About This Work
Slow Dance is a reflection on the pace of modern life and the moments we often overlook in our rush to get somewhere else. Through simple images of childhood, friendship, family, and everyday wonder, the lyric gently reminds us that life's greatest treasures are rarely found in our accomplishments—they are found in our experiences and relationships.
At its heart, the song is an invitation to pause, listen, and be fully present. It encourages us to notice the beauty around us, cherish the people we love, and remember that time is precious. The recurring message is simple but profound: life is not a race, and the music will not play forever.
Lyrics
Have you ever watched kids
On a merry go-round?
Or listened to the rain
Slapping on the ground?
Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight?
Or gazed at the sun into the fading
night?
You better slow down.
Don’t dance so fast.
Time is short.
The music won’t last,
Do you run through each day
On the fly?
When you ask. How are you?
Do you hear the reply?
When the day is done,
do you lie in your bed
With the next hundred chores
Running through your head?
You better slow down.
Don’t dance so fast.
Time is short.
The music won’t last.
Ever told your child,
We’ll do it tomorrow?
And in your haste,
Not see their sorrow?
Ever lost touch,
Let a good friendship die
Cause you never had time
To call and say, “Hi”?
You’d better slow down.
Don’t dance so fast.
Time is short.
The music won’t last.
When you run so fast to get somewhere
You miss half the fun of getting there.
When you worry and hurry through your
day,
It is like an unopened gift thrown away.
Life is not a race.
Do take it slower.
Hear the music
Before the song is over.
Song Credits
Original Lyrics - David Nathanael Kelly
Demonstration Recording - Created using Suno AI
Produced by - Dreamstate Audio Works
Lyrics © 2008 David Nathanael Kelly
Published by Dreamstate Audio Works Publishing (ASCAP)
All Rights Reserved
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