It's half past 8 and you're late for work Your stopped in gridlock and you're berserk Put in overtime 5 days a week Pullin' out your hair for stress relief But you gotta compete so you get no sleep, You want the good life but it don't come cheap Climbin to the top of the totem pole, You'll fall and break your neck man slow the flow
Now I'm from southern California home of the laid back we don't go lookin' for a needle in a haystack and I say that in a subdued mood kick it on the beach, eat a little mexican food but you, I understand, what's the rush? ??? Mad like you missed the bus Another one's comin' in about ten minutes Man you don't gotta push yourself to the limit
[Chorus]: Slow the flow, relax your mind Gain control, take your time Slow the flow, relax your mind, Gain control, take your time
Forget about the weekdays, ready for the weekend bring your swimtrunks and jump into the deepend Stop For a minute or two and take a look at the view I guarantee you'll see something new We only have two seasons; summer and spring So rock your flip flops and your cutoff jeans If you live in Long Beach then you know that I mean California dreamin' where it's all routine
A situation comes that so soon is past and you'll catch whiplash movin so quick fast ??? You're looking for satisfaction; mistaken again King solomons said it like chasin the wind, you need to slow down start takin' it in.