Slowly

[Verse 1: Woosung]
I never call
I wanted to stay inside
Because I'm so tired
Sick of things I used to love
I'll never find
Somewhere I can call my home
All these meaningless encounters
Won't fill up the hole in my heart

[Pre-Chorus: Woosung]
I tried to be satisfied with life
But I just don't have the energy
To get back up again

[Chorus: Woosung]
Slowly, slowly, slowly
I'm dying, it's okay
Please don't call me, call me, call me
There's not much you can do

[Post-Chorus: Woosung]
Let me slowly, slowly, slowly
Takе my breath away from here
To a bеtter place
I call my home

[Verse 2: Dojoon]
Honestly
Nothing makes sense
Hoped to paint it black and white
But the grey parts keep throwing me off
I don't recall
Faces come and faces go
At the end, I'm left on my own
Drowning in thoughts of my home

[Pre-Chorus: Dojoon]
I tried to be satisfied with life
But I just don't have the energy
To get back up again

[Chorus: Dojoon]
Slowly, slowly, slowly
I'm dying, it's okay
Please don't call me, call me, call me
There's not much you can do

[Post-Chorus: Dojoon]
Let me slowly, slowly, slowly
Take my breath away from here
To a better place
I call my home

“Slowly” by The Rose is a heartfelt and intimate song that delves into the quiet, painful process of moving on—or, perhaps, failing to. It speaks to the way time seems to pass differently when you’re holding onto memories of someone you’ve lost, whether emotionally or physically. The word “slowly” becomes a powerful centerpiece, capturing the feeling of emotional stagnation, where healing doesn’t come quickly and days seem to stretch endlessly in the absence of a loved one.

The lyrics reflect a sense of emotional paralysis. The narrator seems stuck in a moment, watching everything else move forward while they remain in place, consumed by longing, regret, or unresolved feelings. There’s a contrast between the outer world continuing on and the internal world that feels frozen. It's not just about heartbreak—it's about the aching slowness of letting go, and how the heart doesn’t always follow the clock.

Yet, despite the sadness, there’s a soft beauty in the song’s vulnerability. The Rose masterfully wraps these emotions in delicate melodies and raw vocals, allowing listeners to sit with their own pain, unjudged. The pace of the song mirrors its theme—gentle, slow, reflective—giving space to breathe, feel, and process.

“Slowly” isn’t just about someone else—it’s about you, your time, your pace. It acknowledges that healing isn’t linear, and sometimes, it’s okay to move slowly. The song gives permission to take your time, to feel deeply, and to honor every step of the journey, no matter how long it takes.