Kacey Musgraves Performs 'Slow Burn'

Country singer Kacey Musgraves plays a song from her newly released album 'Golden Hour.'

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[jolanferrer]

Kacey is literally that one country artist that you listen to even if you dont like country music.

[CassieJazz]

Lowkey one of the best songs of the past decade IMO. Lyrically impeccable and the production is sublime.

[xoxohollisterxoxo]

this is one of the most beautiful and melodic songs I've ever heard

[EmpressOfWyoming]

I am addicted to this song. It's ethereal, other worldly, like cotton candy sunsets on Oahu. I'm claiming it as my free spirit, I did it my way, at an easy pace, theme.

[ryanmccann]

Whomever mixed her vocals did a fantastic job. Captured her voice perfectly and the added reverb and delay just flawless.

[ecstasteve]

this isn't country.. this is just flat out impeccable music. she slays and the band is giving the track complete justice.

[therealdanieltaylor]

That vocal roll and delay setting on "Slow Burn" sounds so Ray LaMontagne-esque and I'm OBSESSED. Kacey is brilliant.

[okie]

As long as people listen to music this song will play over and over. The beginning of an era.

[STLLC]

I'm not a fan of country music, but I LOVE THIS SONG. It is so beautiful and relaxing and her voice is so mellow. Good music is good music❤❤

[MelissaNgai]

Awh this is just my favorite song off her album. It just evokes such a warm and yet melancholy feeling.

[originalhalfbreed]

Thanks to Yellowstone I found this amazing artist!!!! Voice of gold …..smooths the bumps on my road!!!

[AnnaJaneJackson]

Looove her and the new album. You can just feel the honesty and realness in her music. 🌼💕

[rmendez]

The singer is conveying a few key ideas with these lyrics:

Embracing a relaxed pace: The repeated phrase "I'm alright with a slow burn" emphasizes that the singer prefers a laid-back approach to life. They value patience and don't feel pressure to conform to societal expectations of rushing.
Finding pleasure in simple things: References to enjoying a "California sunset, " rolling "another one up, " and appreciating the scents of incense and sandalwood all suggest the singer finds joy in these simple, unhurried moments.
Inner peace and contentment: The line "Old soul sitting in my bones, golden hour, happy at home" paints a picture of a sense of peace and self-acceptance.
Enjoying (likely) marijuana: The line "Good in a glass, good on green" hints at enjoying marijuana. The mention of rolling "another one up" further supports this interpretation.
Overall, the singer is likely expressing these things:

Importance of living at your own pace: Rejecting the rush and stress that often comes with modern life, finding satisfaction in slowing down.
Appreciation for simple pleasures: Deriving joy and relaxation from small moments and sensory experiences.
A sense of autonomy: The line "I'm gonna do it my way" is a declaration of choosing their own path and way of living.

[jeffreydoyle]

Words can't describe how much I love Kasey ❤ She has the voice of an angel😇

[readerl.]

Her new album is perfection from start to finish! I especially love Velvet Elvis. Hope it wins her another Grammy. Her music and voice has always been so pleasant.

[guillermosahuquillo]

Whenever her music is being played, I have to stop what I am doing and just listen. She makes me forget about the world...

[MatheusCoimbraa]

It's funny to read going through the comments how many people don't usually listen to country, but Kacey somehow brings something different to the table. I've been listening to Golden Hour non-stop since it came out! Her voice, the melodies, the lyrics content, and the sounds she increased to make the album sounds more eclectic... man, it's GOLDEN!! Really wishing her a few Grammys for that masterpiece!

[musicmusic]

Such a shame CMA/AMA didn’t embrace her. She’s taking country music to a different level. Changes coming whether we like it or not.

[ReverbAndBeer]

When she sings, "Old soul waiting my turn. I know a few things but I've still got a lot to learn" - I lose it every time. Thank you Kacey. Your words - "waiting my turn" - made a whole bunch of us who have tried to live an unselfish life and are wondering what the hell is going on, why do we continue to get shit on . . . feel optimistic again about the meaning of life thing.

[brynn]

Sounds just as good live as the album if not better. Love you gal! Thanks for writing the soundtrack to my late 20’s 🌈