Slow And Steady
Of Monsters And Men · My Head Is An Animal [2011]
All the trees outside are buried in the snow
I spend my night dancing with my own shadow
And it holds me and it never lets me go
I move slow and steady
But I feel like a waterfall
Yeah, I move slow and steady
Past the ones that I used to know
My dear old friend, take me for a spin
Two wolves in the dark, running in the wind
I'm letting go, but I've never felt better
Passing by all the monsters in my head
I move slow and steady
But I feel like a waterfall
Yeah, I move slow and steady
Past the ones that I used to know
And I'm never ready
Cause I know, I know, I know
That time won't let me
Show what I want to show
I move slow and steady
But I feel like a waterfall
Yeah, I move slow and steady
Past the ones that I used to know
And I'm never ready
Cause I know, I know, I know
That time won't let me
Show what I want to show
Slow And Steady
Slow And Steady stands as a defining track on Of Monsters And Men's debut album, My Head Is An Animal. Released in 2011, the recording captures the Icelandic band's signature blend of indie folk and pop, characterized by soaring harmonies and rhythmic percussion. While the group achieved widespread recognition through anthemic hits like Little Talks, this song offers a more introspective look at their early sound. The track showcases the band's ability to balance upbeat instrumentation with thoughtful songwriting, a hallmark of their initial discography. As part of a celebrated body of work that includes songs like Your Bones and Dirty Paws, Slow And Steady remains an essential listen for understanding the band's evolution. It reflects the energetic yet grounded approach that helped establish their presence in the global music scene during that era.