The Dierks Bentley Settle For A Slowdown song was released in January 2006 as the third and final single from his second studio album Modern Day Drifter. This song became Bentley’s third #1 single on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart starting June 3, 2006.
“Settle For A Slowdown” opens with an evocative portrayal of a restless individual who is hoping that his ex will return back to him. Bentley’s lyrics depict a protagonist who craves that his lover will hit the brake lights and decide not to leave town. This sentiment resonates deeply with listeners who have been through a relationship break-up that they did not want.
Watch the official music video and see the written lyrics below.
Dierks Bentley Settle For A Slowdown Music Video
This song was written by Bentley, Brett Beavers and Tony Martin.
Dierks Bentley Settle For A Slowdown Lyrics
I must look just like a fool
Here in the middle of the road
Standin’ there in your rearview
And gettin’ soaked to the bone
This land as flat as it is mean
A man can see for a hundred miles
So I’m still prayin’ I might see
The glow of a brake light
But your wheels just turn down the road ahead
If it hurts at all, you ain’t showed it yet
I keep lookin’ for the slightest sign
That you might miss what you left behind
I know there’s nothin’ stoppin’ you now
But I’d settle for a slowdown
I held on longer than I should
Believin’ you might change your mind
And those bright lights of Hollywood
Would fade in time
But your wheels just turn down the road ahead
If it hurts at all, you ain’t showed it yet
I keep lookin’ for the slightest sign
That you might miss what you left behind
I know there’s nothin’ stoppin you now
But I’d settle for a slowdown
But your wheels just turn down the road ahead
If it hurts at all, you ain’t showed it yet
You’re just a tiny dot on that horizon line
Come on tap those brakes, baby just one time
I know there’s nothin’ stoppin’ you now
I’m not asking you to turn back around
I’d settle for a slowdown
Come on just slow down
I’d settle for a slowdown
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