Lyrics of
Slow Burn

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.

Born in a hurry, always late
Haven't been early since '88
Texas is hot, I can be cold
Grandma cried when I pierced my nose
Good in a glass, good on green
Good when you're putting your hands all over me

I'm alright with a slow burn
Taking my time, let the world turn
I'm gonna do it my way, it'll be alright
If we burn it down and it takes all night
It's a slow burn, yeah


In Tennessee, the sun's goin' down
But in Beijing, they're heading out to work
You know the bar down the street don't close for an hour
We should take a walk and look at all the flowers

'Cause I'm alright with a slow burn
Taking my time, let the world turn
I'm gonna do it my way, it'll be alright
If we burn it down and it takes all night
It's a slow burn

ooh whatever feels good
(Ahhh)
(Ahhh)
(Ahhh)
(Ahhh)
(Ahhh)
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Old soul, waiting my turn
I know a few things, but I still got a lot to learn
So I'm alright with a slow burn
slow burn
slow burn
mmm I'm alright with a slow burn