Slow Down Mary
Album: The Duo EP: Volume One
Written By: Kyle Riabko

Originally posted as a demo on Kyle’s MySpace. 

Lyrics: 

Her mother was a firecracker, hitting on everyone
Her daddy was a big man, drinking, leaving her in the dust
Well, I don’t know she was able to survive
In a house where love was pain and trust was full of lies
When she ran away
Bells were on her brain

She found me on an empty corner, singing those muddy blues
Told me that you knew my world and we could make it through, hey
I could see the sadness trapped behind her eyes
And it was clear that she thought a ring would save her life
It’s time to make a deal
Tell her how I feel

Slow down Mary
I don’t ask for much
Don’t be hasty
Like your mother was
I know you want to be so good to me
And build a life of love
But slow down Mary
I don’t ask for much, hey
Oh oh oh

She called me in the morning, always begging for my time
I told her that I’d take her out, but I don’t need a wife, no
I’m a young tornado, spinning in the dark
Right now, I don’t want to jab (?) my stubborn heart
Darling, take your time
Honey, you’ll be fine

Slow down Mary
I don’t ask for much
Don’t be hasty
Like your mother was
I know you want to be so good to me
And build a life of love
But slow down Mary
I don’t ask for much

Oh you have a million things to do before you die
And hey, don’t be rushing away all the good and all the bad
All the things your momma never had

Slow down Mary
I don’t ask for much, no no
Don’t be hasty
Like your mother was
I know you want to be so good to me
And build a life of love
But slow down Mary
I don’t ask for much

Gotta slow down
I don’t ask for much babe