Don't Rush – English Lyrics

• By: K-Ci & JoJo

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the soulful sounds of K-Ci & JoJo's "Don't Rush (Take Love Slowly)," a quintessential 90s R&B hit. Through its smooth harmonies and poignant lyrics, this song offers a beautiful lesson on patience and cherishing every moment in love. Its clear, direct language and relatable theme make it an excellent choice for English language learners, allowing you to connect with the emotional depth of the lyrics and expand your vocabulary in a meaningful context.

[English]

The look within you eyes, baby

It makes me wonder why, lady

You want to get with me, darlin'

When I thought we were just friends

Then you made your move on me

You started moving on me strongly

Even though nobody was around

I still had to tell you to slow it down

And we don't have to rush the night away

There's always gonna be another day

A time to make love and a time to play

What I'm trying to say, take love slowly

We don't have to rush the night away

There's always gonna be another day

A time to make love and a time to play

What I'm trying to say, take love slowly

When I took you to my house, baby, you got buck wild

And kicked off your shoes, then you started dancing

I said, "Come over here, have a little seat with me

All I wanna do is watch a little bit of TV"

She started rubbin' on my legs, fingers in my hair

Then you got silly, said, "Let's play truth or dare"

I'm not in the mood, honey, I swear

Baby you're outta control and I had to get up out of there

And we don't have to rush the night away

There's always gonna be another day

A time to make love and a time to play

What I'm trying to say, take love slowly

We don't have to rush the night away

There's always gonna be another day

A time to make love and a time to play

What I'm trying to say, take love slowly

Don't rush

(Don't)

Don't rush it

(Don't)

Don't rush

(Don't)

Don't rush

(Don't rush)

Don't rush

Don't rush it

Babe, don't rush

Don't rush

Don't rush it

Don't rush

Don't rush

Don't rush

Don't rush it baby

And we don't have to rush the night away

There's always going to be another day

A time to make love and a time to play

What I'm trying to say, take love slowly

We don't have to rush the night away

There's always gonna be another day

A time to make love and a time to play

What I'm trying to say, take love slowly

And we don't have to rush the night away

There's always gonna be another day

A time to make love and a time to play

What I'm trying to say, take love slowly

We don't have to rush the night away

There's always gonna be another day

A time to make love and a time to play

What I'm trying to say, take love slowly

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
rush /rʌʃ/ B1	verb - to move or do something very quickly noun - a sudden movement or action
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the time when the sun goes down
day /deɪ/ A1	noun - a period of 24 hours
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a strong feeling of affection verb - to have a strong affection for someone
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues
play /pleɪ/ A1	verb - to engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose. noun - activity engaged in for enjoyment and recreation
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - the organs of sight
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - a very young child
move /muːv/ A1	verb - to change position
friends /frendz/ A1	noun - a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
house /haʊs/ A1	noun - a building for human habitation
legs /leɡz/ A1	noun - a limb of a person or animal
hair /hɛər/ A1	noun - the collection of filaments growing from the skin of a mammal
mood /muːd/ A2	noun - a temporary state of mind or feeling
control /kənˈtroʊl/ B1	noun - the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events. verb - exercise restraint over; dominate or regulate.