Running slow by Mr. Henry
"Running Slow" is the most "political" song of the project. releasing on August 20th, this song is a meditation on the fact that no big politician cares about the destruction of the envirorment.
Even when the signs of the climate change are undeniable, they turn their heads away, the songs invites the listeners to try to run slower, we don't need to be strong, we need to be free.
This track is a poignant meditation on environmental neglect and the societal rush that often overlooks it, on the consequences of our actions and the dissonance between our frenetic modern existence and the natural world we inhabit.
"Running Slow" dares us to confront the truth that "no one cares if we burn, if there's no way to return" until the consequences turn our gaze inward.
Yet, this is not a lament but a call to embrace a more deliberate cadence, to find strength not in the breathless sprint but in the freedom to move at one's own rhythm, to appreciate the beauty of life amidst a world that is perpetually in fast-forward.
From its distinctive opening riff to the layered crescendo of guitar, organ, and Fender Rhodes, "Running Slow" crafts a soundscape that encourages reflection and introspection. The solitary vocal melody, cradled by gentle acoustic strums, is a beacon guiding us through the harmonic tapestry, culminating in a modal acoustic coda that leaves a lingering impression upon the soul.
"Running Slow" invites listeners to contemplate the often ignored environmental destruction and the political disregard that perpetuates it.
But it is the visual accompaniment that truly anchors this prelude in the realm of the poetic and the profound.
A photograph of an aged, decaying industrial corridor – a potent symbol of the relentless march of time and industry – stands as a haunting testament to the serene defiance of embracing a slower, more considered pace.
Let "Running Slow" be the catalyst for that shift in perspective, a reminder that the strength we seek lies not in relentless acceleration but in the courage to move at our own pace, in harmony with the rhythms of the world around us.
"Running Slow" speaks to the frenetic pace of modern life and the yearning to break away from it.
The slow run has begun.
Will you join us in embracing a more deliberate cadence?
**Lyrics**
RUNNING SLOW
No one cares if we burn,
if there's no way to return
till it comes to you 'n suddenly turn your head
is it this what you call being on the edge?
Even if we're running slow
and your heart is freezing cold
'n please just leave us be,
we're not strong, we are just free
like the mist
on the river
flowing to the trees.
Tracklist
| 1. | Running slow | 2:17 |
| 2. | Running slow instrumental home demo | 2:24 |
Credits
Mr. Henry:
- Vocals
- Acoustic guitars
- E-Bow
- Fender Rhodes
Luca Martegani:
- Fender Rhodes impro
- Organ drone
- Written, recorded, mixed and mastered by Mr. Henry at Laboratorio di sperimentazione sonora Nitön.
- Additional mixing and mastering by Luca Martegani.
License
All rights reserved.Tags
Mr. Henry is an experimental songwriter.
His musical style is distinguished by evocative melodies, innovative sounds, and profound lyrical content.
Since 2003, he has released three albums under the Mr. Henry moniker and is an active member of the experimental electro-acoustic trio, Niton.
He has also contributed to various psych/avant-garde bands such as Downlouders, Menimals, and Lucha Libre.