Slow Burner
Millions are a set of sharp-dressed garage-pop marvels out of Brisbane. At … Read Full Bio ↴Millions are a set of sharp-dressed garage-pop marvels out of Brisbane. At home they've forged a tireless reputation for swoonsome live shows, as well as establishing an arsenal of swaggeringly tasty tunes. The Queensland 4-piece hit the ground running when, not long after forming, they were hand-picked by triple j Unearthed to open 2011's Splendour In The Grass festival at Woodford. Since then they've shared stages with the likes of Unknown Mortal Orchestra, The Grates and Bluejuice, and completed national tours supporting San Cisco Oh Mercy, Last Dinosaurs and Gold Fields. Millions also rang in 2012 with a performance at Brisbane's No Years shindig, and secured themselves slots at the Big Day Out and Falls festivals. On the recorded front, Millions' early songs "Those Girls", "Guru" and "Slow Burner" were all flogged on triple j and public radio alike, and also sparked the attention of UK music bible NME. Their first-ever headline tour in July 2012 to launch debut EP "Nine Lives, Six Degrees" saw the AU Review proclaim them "a handsome, stylishly-matching band with a mature, defined sound to boot." Barely pausing for breath, in November 2012 Millions will unleash their second EP "Cruel", spearheaded by lead-off single "Nineteen" - a stomping glam-pop shuffle that once again was instantly added to high rotation on triple j and was awarded Channel [V]'s Ripe Clip Of The Week. Produced by Malcolm Besley(from Northeast Party House) and mixed by Gordon Raphael (The Strokes' "Is This It"), the 4-track EP is further evidence of the deserved praise that's been heaped on the band in their short but busy existence. Genuinely excited about getting to work with Millions on this release, American producer Gordon Raphael enthused "Their approach to the sound is huge, imaginative, and not afraid to shine. Millions are very much capable of creating amazing lyrical songs that have as high a level of interest and power as any true music fan could crave. I can't wait to hear more from them." Following appearances on the Falls Festival tour over new years with the likes of Beach House and The Flaming Lips Millions took some time out of performing live to write songs for their debut album. They have just recently completed a sold out Australian tour with Perth band San Cisco and are looking to tour America in september and October before bunkering down to record their debut album. "Millions are the best prom band in Australia." - Dom Alessio, triple j "They're young, handsome and loud." - Alexander Gow, Oh Mercy "Very tidy swagger, guys! Thoroughly charming." - Zan Rowe, triple j

Slow Burner
Millions Lyrics


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Back again on memory lane
It's been a year and nothing has changed
I test my patience but I want something new
I found a girl but she left me for you

Back again my days are the same
wake up late and the days gone away
little I've done and little I'll do
I found a girl but she left me for you

But when I think to myself
I don't want no one else

Wont you just stay with me
so I can make you see
wont you just stay with me
so I can make you see

I try to tell the truth
but please don't be confused
no, please don't be confused
when I said that I want you

cause when I think to myself
I don't want no one else

Won't you just stay with me
so I can make you see
won't you just stay with me
so I can make you see

I try to tell the truth
but please don't be confused
no, please don't be confused
when I said that I want you

cause when I think to myself
I don't want no one else

Won't you just stay with me
so I can make you see
won't you just stay with me
so I can make you see

Yeah
don't want no one else
Yeah
don't want no one else

Won't you just stay with me
so I can make you see
won't you just stay with me
so I can make you see
won't you just stay with me
so I can make you see




won't you just stay with me
so I can make you see

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Slow Burner" by Millions explore themes of love, heartbreak, and the desire for something more in life. The singer sings about feeling stuck in a rut, as he finds himself constantly returned to the same place on "memory lane." Despite his attempts to find something new and exciting, he remains unfulfilled, and his days pass by with little purpose or meaning. The song takes on a nostalgic tone as the singer reflects on his past relationships, particularly one where a girl he was interested in chose someone else over him.


The chorus of the song is a plea for the girl to stay with him, as he believes that he can show her something special. Despite his troubles and heartbreak, he remains optimistic that he can make a connection with her. The lyrics show the raw emotions of love and the pain of regret and missed opportunities. The bridge reinforces the singer's genuine intentions, as he attempts to clarify that he is not playing games and truly wants to be with her. The repetition of the chorus underscores the urgency of his desire for her to be with him, as he believes that their relationship can grow into something beautiful.


Overall, "Slow Burner" by Millions is a heartfelt and emotional track that explores the complexities of desire, heartbreak, and the struggle to find meaning in life.


Line by Line Meaning

Back again on memory lane
I am reminiscing about the past and thinking about old memories.


It's been a year and nothing has changed
Despite the time that has passed, nothing significant has changed in my life.


I test my patience but I want something new
I am trying to be patient, but I also desire something different and exciting in my life.


I found a girl but she left me for you
I had a girlfriend, but she ended up leaving me for someone else (possibly the listener).


Back again my days are the same
I am still stuck in the same routine and my days are mundane.


wake up late and the days gone away
I often wake up late and before I know it, the whole day has passed.


little I've done and little I'll do
I have been unproductive and I do not expect to do much in the near future.


But when I think to myself
However, when I am alone with my thoughts,


I don't want no one else
I realize that I don't want anyone else but the person who left me for the listener.


Wont you just stay with me
I am pleading for the listener to stay with me.


so I can make you see
I want to show the listener how much they mean to me.


I try to tell the truth
I am attempting to be honest with the listener.


but please don't be confused
However, I am asking the listener not to be mistaken or uncertain about my intentions.


when I said that I want you
When I expressed that I want to be with the listener, I truly meant it.


Yeah
An exclamation of emotion or affirmation.


don't want no one else
Reinforcing the idea that I only want to be with the listener and no one else.


Won't you just stay with me
Repeated plea for the listener to stay with me.


so I can make you see
I want to make the listener understand my feelings for them.


won't you just stay with me
Continued request for the listener to remain with me.


so I can make you see
I want to make sure the listener fully comprehends how I feel.


won't you just stay with me
Final plea for the listener to stay with me.


so I can make you see
I want to make the listener understand the depth of my emotions.




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@MoldyStarbucks

This is one of my favorite songs

@jjross6678

Discovering this song in 2022

@MarvelChick

Simple yet awesome tune!!

@Adlermania123

Awesome Song !

@FirstLadyRV

Thanks so much for uploading this one!!

@tara8257

haven't thought of this song in like 9 years. still sick

@joshuavancrow169

Crazy how its not on Spotify but it is on soundcloud

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This has to come to Apple Music soon oh my Christ it’s amazing

@zukasv1833

it was removed from spotify and apple music years ago. not sure why

@montserratmartinez9197

I come back to listen to this song about twice a year when i remember it exists. great song

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