Story Behind The Song
"Settle Down" was born from the tension every artist feels between stability and freedom. The author and his wife are both artists--they live in that constant push and pull between chasing the next dream and wanting a place to belong. The song started as a conversation they've had a hundred times: Do we pack up and start fresh somewhere new? Or is the dream actually here, in what we're building together?
It became a love letter to that middle ground--the place where two artists choose each other without giving up their fire. "Settle Down" isn't about surrendering your dreams. It's about finding someone who lets you keep them alive, even as you build a home.
Song Description
"Settle Down" is a cinematic, emotional journey that blends wanderlust with devotion. Anchored in warm acoustic textures and anthemic pop energy, it follows two lovers standing at life's crossroads--torn between leaving their nowhere town or building a life together where they are. The song captures themes of hope, freedom, and belonging, making it a perfect fit for film or TV moments about new beginnings, young love, or rediscovering purpose.
| Song Length |
3:39 |
Genre |
Pop - General |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Endearing, Charming |
Subject |
Marriage, Loving Marriage |
| Similar Artists |
John Legend, Calum Scott |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I know, I know the way you think you balance on the brink of breakdown Sometimes - these walls just get too close and there's no room to grow or stand out even streams will find the sea don't hold your breath just hold on to me Oh - we can pack up all these things drop everything and leave this small town Oh - we can find another place or maybe we can stay and settle down You see, the world is at your feet the reflection that you seek is in these eyes And we never have to choose so baby never lose that appetite We've got miles left to go we'll talk about the kids and house the music and the shows Oh - we can pack up all these things drop everything and leave this small town Oh - we can find another place or maybe we can stay and settle down life's a temporary stay don't ever give your dreams away you can settle down with me but never, ever settle for less than you can be Oh - we can pack up all these things drop everything and leave this small town Oh - we can find another place or maybe we can stay yeah, maybe we can stay baby we can stay and settle down