Future Starts Slow

The Kills · Blood Pressures [2011]

You can holler, you can wail,

You can swing, you can flail,

You can thump like a broken sail.

But I'll never give you up,

If I ever give you up..

My heart will surely fail.

After all God can keep my soul

And England have my bones,

But don't ever give me up,

I could never get back up,

When the future starts so slow.

No longing for the moonlight,

No longing for the sun,

No longer will I curse the bad I've done,

For if there is a time when the feeling's gone,

I wanna feel it..

You can holler, you can wail,

You can blow what's left of my right mind

You can swing, you can flail

You can blow what's left of my right mind

I don't mind

There's a time for the second best

And there's a time when the feeling's gone

But it's hard to be hard I guess

When you're shaking like a dog

You can holler, you can wail

You can blow what's left of my right mind

You can swing, you can flail

You can blow what's left of my right mind

You can holler, you can wail

You can blow what's left of my right mind

You can swing, you can flail

You can blow what's left of my right mind

(I don't mind)

You can blow what's left of my right mind

You can blow what's left of my right mind

You can holler, you can wail

You can blow what's left of my right mind

Future Starts Slow

Future Starts Slow stands as a defining track from The Kills' 2011 album Blood Pressures, showcasing the duo's signature blend of minimalist rock and bluesy swagger. The recording captures the band at a peak of creative tension, balancing Alison Mosshart's powerful vocals with Jamie Hince's percussive guitar work. As part of a critically acclaimed era, the song reflects the group's ability to craft atmospheric, slow-burning anthems that build into intense crescendos. This track remains a staple in their discography, illustrating their unique approach to rhythm and space within the garage rock genre. It highlights the collaborative chemistry that has driven their career, offering a moody yet driving soundscape that resonates with fans of their raw, unpolished aesthetic.