Slow Burn by Kacey Musgraves is about taking your time in life, savoring every moment, and embracing your true self. It opens her album Golden Hour, reflecting a period of personal changes and acceptance. Musgraves co-wrote the song with Daniel Tashian and Ian Fitchuk, famously blending soft soundscapes with introspective lyrics.
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Introduction:
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Born in a hurry, always late
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Haven't been early since '88
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Texas is hot, I can be cold
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Grandma cried when I pierced my nose
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Good in a glass, good on green
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Good when you're putting your hands all over me
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I'm alright with a slow burn
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Taking my time, let the world turn
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I'm gonna do it my way, it'll be alright
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If we burn it down and it takes all night
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It's a slow burn, yeah
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In Tennessee, the sun's goin' down
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But in Beijing, they're heading out to work
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You know the bar down the street don't close for an hour
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We should take a walk and look at all the flowers
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'Cause I'm alright with a slow burn
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Taking my time, let the world turn
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I'm gonna do it my way, it'll be alright
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If we burn it down and it takes all night
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It's a slow burn
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ooh whatever feels good
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(Ahhh)
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(Ahhh)
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(Ahhh)
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Old soul, waiting my turn
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I know a few things, but I still got a lot to learn