Moving to my own drum
Leave before the sun comes
I was gonna make this count
Bleeding for the sake of
Someone else’s paystub
Hoping this would all work out
But I’ve been stealing time
Thinking if I tried
Everything would turn out right
We’re caught up in the climb
Love was far behind
Someone’s gotta stop this madness
When all this seems like it’s OK
And all we feel is day to day we’re on replay
And all these dreams in life’s way
I’ll leave them up to people that we love
So slow down
We need to slow down
Feeling when the sun comes
Feeling when your heart turns
Everybody needs more time
To step into the sunshine
See it with your own eyes
I just want to feel alive
Cause I’ve been killing time
I was losing life
I’ve been here for no good reason
We’re caught up in the climb
Love was far behind
Someone’s gotta stop this madness
When all this seems like it’s OK
And all we feel is day to day we’re on replay
And all these dreams in life’s way
I’ll leave them up to people that we love
So slow down
We need to slow down
No one’s got a hold on time
We just gotta spend it right
No one’s got a hold on you
As long as you’re still alive
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Modern Life in the City
Terrace House is a Japanese reality television franchise that captured a global audience through its unscripted, understated approach to human interaction. Unlike many Western reality shows, Terrace House focuses on the mundane and meaningful moments between six strangers living under one roof. The show’s “Boys & Girls in the City” iteration, set in Tokyo, became a cultural phenomenon upon its international release on Netflix.
The international theme song, “Slow Down” by The Lights, perfectly encapsulates the show’s philosophical core. While the housemates are often striving for professional success in the high-pressure environment of Tokyo, the lyrics reflect on the importance of “stealing time” back from the grind and focusing on connections with the “people that we love.” The mellow, indie-pop production mirrors the show’s aesthetic—clean, modern, and deeply reflective. It serves as a reminder to both the housemates and the viewers to step out of the “replay” of daily life and find moments of genuine sunshine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are there different theme songs?
Due to licensing rights, the Japanese broadcast often used Taylor Swift’s “New Romantics,” while the international Netflix version features “Slow Down” by The Lights.
Is the show scripted?
The producers famously state there is “no script at all,” though the house and cars are provided. The interactions are naturally occurring between the residents.
What happened to the series?
The franchise was officially canceled in 2020 following the tragic passing of cast member Hana Kimura, leading to a global conversation about cyberbullying and social media pressure.
