I was living mile to mile Counting days, chasing a while Every road I thought I needed Led me further from the real thing You were leaving lights on late Saving me a seat and plate I kept saying “I’ll be home soon” Like time would wait inside that room Every call I didn’t take Was another small mistake I was building something big Didn’t see what I was missing Slow it down, don’t let it slip away Life ain’t living if you’re never staying Hold that hand at the end of the day That’s the time you can’t replace All this work won’t mean a thing If it steals what love can bring Turn around, hear what your heart’s been saying Slow it down, don’t let it slip away I was driving through the night When your name lit up my sight Heard your voice and something broke Like the truth I never spoke So I pulled off, killed the drive Sat there staring at my life All the miles I thought I’d win Couldn’t bring me back again Slow it down, don’t let it slip away Life ain’t living if you’re never staying Hold that hand at the end of the day That’s the time you can’t replace All this work won’t mean a thing If it steals what love can bring Turn around, hear what your heart’s been saying Slow it down, don’t let it slip away Now I’m back where I belong Hearing every simple song In the silence, in your eyes I can see what matters in this life Slow it down, don’t let it slip away Life ain’t living if you’re never staying Hold that hand at the end of the day That’s the time you can’t replace All this work won’t mean a thing If it steals what love can bring Turn around, hear what your heart’s been saying Slow it down, don’t let it slip away I was living mile to mile Now I’m right here… staying a while
