Somebody needs to put a slow-down button on this thing called life

Meaning

A melancholic and affectionate observation about how quickly time seems to pass. It is used when a milestone passes or when you realize your children are growing up too fast.

Sentimental, reflective

Used in a sentence

• The kids are graduating already? Somebody needs to put a slow-down button on this thing called life.
• Another year has gone by so fast, somebody needs to put a slow-down button on this thing called life.
• I feel like I just started this job yesterday; somebody needs to put a slow-down button on this thing called life.