Ain't in a Hurry

*Ain't in a Hurry* is a warm, gently uplifting Southern Soul song about discovering that life becomes richer when we stop racing through it. With quiet confidence, a touch of humour and a lifetime's perspective, Ruby Carlisle celebrates the freedom of taking each day as it comes. The lyrics unfold through familiar, everyday moments: a slow morning over coffee, neighbours exchanging greetings, children laughing in the street and an old man tending his roses. These small observations become a reflection on changing priorities, leaving behind the pressure to achieve, and finding contentment in simply being alive. Ruby's smoky, mature contralto brings warmth, character and understated emotional depth to the storytelling. Her relaxed, conversational delivery sits comfortably within a rich Southern Soul arrangement, where Hammond organ, Wurlitzer electric piano, melodic guitar, warm bass and restrained live drums create an irresistible, unhurried groove. Expressive instrumental passages allow the music to breathe, while gentle backing harmonies add warmth without disturbing its natural intimacy. There's wisdom here, but never a lecture. Just the reassuring voice of someone who has learned that peace doesn't come from winning life's race. Sometimes the sweetest freedom is knowing there's nowhere else you need to be.

Sun came up before I did Didn’t seem to mind Coffee’s taking its sweet old time Just like this heart of mine Used to chase tomorrow Like it owed me something new Now I let the morning find me That’s a better view Funny how the world’s still turning When you slow it down I ain’t in a hurry Got nowhere to prove Life keeps playing its old song I’m just finding the groove Some folks run for glory Some run from yesterday I ain’t in a hurry I’m getting there my way Neighbour waves from his front porch Kids are laughing down the street Old Miss Annie’s humming gospel As she sweeps the summer heat Didn’t used to notice Little miracles like these Guess they were always waiting I was too hard to please Old man tending roses Says they bloom when they decide You can’t rush a little beauty You just stand a while beside Funny how a flower Can teach you something true The best things worth believing Never hurry after you I ain’t in a hurry Got nowhere to prove Life keeps playing its old song I’m just finding the groove Every bend’s a lesson Every mile’s okay I ain’t in a hurry I’m getting there my way Yeah The world can keep on spinning Trying to win the race I’ll take one more sunset One more smiling face If tomorrow comes knocking I’ll let it find me here I’ve spent enough years running Now I’m finally here I’ve stopped counting birthdays Stopped counting what I’ve lost Peace don’t come from winning It comes despite the cost Now every day’s a blessing Wrapped in ordinary light Funny how slowing down Can finally get it right I ain’t in a hurry I’ve already found The sweetest kind of freedom Don’t make a single sound Raise a glass to living Not just getting by I ain’t in a hurry I’ve learned the reason why I ain’t in a hurry No, not anymore Every road I’ve travelled Led me to this door If you’re racing through tomorrow Take a little time today I ain’t in a hurry I’m already on my way Take your time Yeah The world’s still turning Mmm I’ll get there Right on time