[Intro] [Verse 1] I came out clean from the roots below Amanita let the river take what I couldn't hold My hands still shook when the trees got thin Real world waiting with its teeth and grin I had grace in my lungs Had dirt on my knees Had light in my blood But no guarantee [Pre-Chorus] Then she said Slow down Don't run so fast Breathe in Let the moment pass [Chorus] Mary Jane at the tree line Won't you walk with me awhile I know the world gets heavy I know I forget how to smile Keep my heart from racing Keep my feet upon the ground When the noise comes calling Mary, help me slow it down [Instrumental Break] [Verse 2] She didn't preach like thunder She didn't shine like flame She just laughed through the smoke And softly said my name Said you don't need to carry Every hour like a stone You don't need to answer Every ringing telephone [Pre-Chorus] Just slow down Let the sky come back Breathe in Let the world turn black [Chorus] Mary Jane at the tree line Won't you walk with me awhile I know the world gets heavy I know I forget how to smile Keep my heart from racing Keep my feet upon the ground When the noise comes calling Mary, help me slow it down [Instrumental] [Bridge] Amanita cleaned the wound Mary keeps me breathing One showed me what to lose One keeps me from leaving The forest gave me mercy The road gave me fear Mary took my shaking hand And whispered stay right here [Final Chorus] Mary Jane at the tree line Won't you walk with me awhile I know I'm still learning How to live inside this smile Keep my heart from racing Keep my feet upon the ground When the noise comes calling Mary, help me slow it down [Outro] (Guitar loop fades) (Distant traffic softens) Slow it down Slow it down Mary, help me slow it down
