The Netherlands
| Fact title | Fact data |
|---|---|
| Artist | Douwe Bob |
| Song | Slow Down |
| Performs in | First Semi-Final |
Douwe Bob (The Netherlands): 'Slow Down'
Written by: D.Posthuma, J.Hoekstra, J.Overman, M.van Duijvenbode
Douwe Bob, 23, was chosen to represent The Netherlands in the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest where he will perform ‘Slow Down’, described as 'a protest song against the demands of modern life'.
My song is a protest against society's demands on people. Sometimes it's necessary to sit back and see what is really importantDowe Bob
In 2012 Douwe was voted best singer-songwriter in the Netherlands and has become established in the Dutch music scene with the No.1 album ‘Pass It On’ and a duet ‘Hold Me’ with Anouk, who was The Netherlands’ 2013 Eurovision hopeful, coming 9th.
Douwe loves to ride horses and in his spare time likes to style his friends' hair.
Lyrics - 'Slow Down'
I'm going nowhere and I'm going fast
I should find a place to go and rest
I should find a place to lay my head tonight
Every morning there's another start
Every morning hits so hard
Guess I'm running scared, guess I'm running on empty
Mister can you help me
'Cause it seems I've been lead astray
I keep searching for an answer for a way
Won't you help me?
You gotta slow down brother
Slow down brother
Slow down if you can't go on
Slow down brother
Slow down brother
Slow down if you can't go on
Do you think I'll ever learn
I used to be without concern
Now all I ever do don't seem to free me
Mister can you help me
'Cause it seems I've been lead astray
I keep searching for an answer today
Won't you help me
You gotta slow down brother
Slow down brother
Slow down if you can't go on
Slow down brother
Slow down brother
Slow down if you can't go on
