You always walked a little fast
I was trying not to ask
Held your hand, kept in line
Learned to move before my time
You were strong, you were sure
I was young, wanting more
Every smile felt enough
Till it faded, then it's gone

I never told you I was tired
I just did what you admired
Love was quiet, love was clean
Never said what it could mean

Slow down, just slow down
I'm still trying to catch up now
Slow down, don't walk away
I was always half a step late
Slow down, just slow down
I don't need to run right now
I loved you in every way
I just needed you to stay
I just needed you to stay

We talked about the little things
Days go by, the phone still rings
I said I'm fine, you said okay
Never went a deeper way
You were proud, I felt it too
Even when you never knew
I stayed strong, stayed in place
Kept my feelings tucked away

I didn't want to let you down
So I never made a sound
I thought love was standing tall
Not needing anything at all

Slow down, just slow down
I'm still trying to catch up now
Slow down, don't walk away
I was always half a step late
Slow down, just slow down
I don't need to run right now
I loved you in every way
I just needed you to stay
I just needed you to stay

You said, take care of your heart
That line still tears me apart
I wish I said it louder then
But I know you felt it, in the end

Slow down, just slow down
I can't breathe without you now
Slow down, I'll be okay
I can walk at my own pace
Slow down, just slow down
I don't have to chase somehow
I loved you in every way
And that love still stay

I'm walking slow
I'm walking slow
But I'm not alone