Slow Down is the latest single from Toronto alternative pop artist GRAE.
With an indie R&B feel and a smoky feel to her vocal, GRAE gives Slow Down a sultry, moody sound. The verse has a downbeat, earnest feel that carries this straight into a chorus that smacks of delirium. “I’ve gotta slow down...”, Grae states, whilst ultimately only further stoking her obsession.
The production has a wonderfully understated feeling - a series of simple piano chords, light percussion and a few additional flourishes are all that is applied. That restraint contrasts to the song’s lyrics, which feel high-stakes and betray the sense of being out-of-control.
Discussing the song, GRAE says:
”Slow Down was fun to write because I had never explored this kind of topic before. I find, as a woman, sometimes it’s hard to express your wants and desires, in fear of being judged or shamed. So I wanted to touch on this subject to get more in tune with that side of myself.”
Check out Slow Down below.