Slow Down Summer

About this song

Thomas Rhett released "Slow Down Summer" on November 5, 2021 as the lead single from his sixth studio album, Where We Started. He wrote it with his father Rhett Akins, Ashley Gorley, Sean Douglas, and Jesse Frasure. The song features a 14-piece string section and a piano melody, and its music video, directed by P. Tracy, was released on December 3, 2021.

What it's about

The song follows a young couple soaking up their summer love, aware that their relationship will likely fade when the weather changes and they head to different schools. Rhett has said it draws on the feeling of wishing the early, fiery stage of a romance would never have to end.

Summary written with AI, based on the song's Wikipedia article. Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Fun facts

• Written by Thomas Rhett, Rhett Akins, Sean Douglas, Telemitry and Ashley Gorley.
• Produced by Dann Huff and Telemitry.