Slow Down, Son

Lyrics

Verse 1
Daddy'd always tell me, "Slow down, son... You ain't gotta race the wind."
I'd just grin and shake my head, Thinkin' he just didn't understand.
I was chasing Friday nights, Fast trucks and county roads.
Never thought I'd hear those words...
Anywhere but home.
Pre-Chorus
Funny how time has a way...
Of turning boys into their dads.
Chorus
Slow down, son... Don't wish these days away.
Seems like yesterday You were learning how to play.
Take a breath... Look around... Life don't need you running now.
Funny...
I hear my daddy's voice...
Every time those words come out.
Slow down, son.
Verse 2
Yesterday he rode beside me Feet swinging off the seat.
Now he's asking if he's old enough To drive down our little street.
Talking 'bout tomorrow Like it's already here.
I'm still trying to hold on To yesterday this year.
Chorus
Slow down, son... Don't wish these days away.
Seems like yesterday I was standing in your place.
Take your time... Dream your dreams... But don't outrun the little things.
Funny...
I hear my daddy's voice...
Every time those words leave me.
Slow down, son.
Bridge
Then one Sunday after supper Daddy smiled across the room.
He heard me tell my oldest, "Son... Don't grow up too soon."
He just laughed...
Didn't say a thing...
Just tipped his hat my way.
That little grin said everything...
Without a word to say.
Final Chorus
Slow down, son... One day you'll understand.
Life ain't measured by the miles...
It's measured by the hands...
That held yours When you were small...
Then let you find your way.
One day...
You'll hear yourself...
Telling your own little boy...
Exactly what I say.
Slow down, son...
Outro
When I was little...
I thought Daddy was trying to slow me down.
Now I know...
He was trying...
To slow time down.