Slow Dance – English Lyrics

• By: Keri Hilson

Lyrics & Translation

Immerse yourself in the sensual world of Keri Hilson's "Slow Dance," a captivating R&B track that explores the magic of intimate connection on the dance floor. This song, co-written with Justin Timberlake, offers a glimpse into the language of desire and longing, perfect for those looking to explore the nuances of expressing affection through music and movement. Discover the smooth melodies and seductive lyrics that make this song a timeless slow jam.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dance /dæns/ A1	verb - to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps noun - a series of movements that match the speed and rhythm of a piece of music
slow /sloʊ/ A1	adjective - moving or operating at a low speed verb - to reduce speed or rate
moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ A2	noun - a very brief period of time
forever /fəˈrɛvər/ A1	adverb - for all future time; permanently
body /ˈbɑdi/ A1	noun - the physical structure of a person or animal
calling /ˈkɔlɪŋ/ A2	verb - to speak to someone in order to get their attention noun - a strong urge or desire to do something
grind /ɡraɪnd/ B1	verb - to rub or press into small pieces or powder noun - a dance movement involving close contact and hip rotation
rewind /riˈwaɪnd/ B1	verb - to wind a tape, film, or other material back to an earlier point
ladylike /ˈleɪdiˌlaɪk/ B2	adjective - behaving in a way that is polite and proper for a woman
represent /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/ B1	verb - to speak or act on behalf of someone else
staring /ˈstɛrɪŋ/ A2	verb - to look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something with one's eyes wide open
element /ˈɛləmənt/ B2	noun - a part or aspect of something abstract, especially one that is essential or characteristic
attention /əˈtɛnʃən/ A2	noun - the mental faculty of considering or taking notice of someone or something
undivided /ˌʌnˈdɪvɪdɪd/ C1	adjective - not separated or shared with others
behind /bɪˈhaɪnd/ A1	preposition - at or to the back of adverb - at the back; in the rear

Key Grammar Structures

• ♪ PUT YOUR ARMS AROUND ME BOY ♪

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The verb phrase "PUT YOUR ARMS" is used to give a direct command. The word "boy" is a vocative, directly addressing the listener.

• ♪ AND YOU KNOW I NEED YOUR UNDIVIDED ATTENTION BABY ♪

  ➔ Complex sentence with subordinate clause, possessive pronoun

  ➔ The sentence contains a main clause ("AND YOU KNOW") and a subordinate clause ("I NEED YOUR UNDIVIDED ATTENTION BABY"). "YOUR" is a possessive pronoun showing ownership. The word "baby" is a term of endearment.

• ♪ AIN'T NO OTHER GIRL CAN ROCK YOUR WORLD LIKE I ♪

  ➔ Double negative, comparative structure

  ➔ "AIN'T" is a contraction of "am not" or "is not" and creates a double negative with "NO". "LIKE I" introduces a comparative element, meaning no other girl can do it *as well as* the speaker.

• ♪ REWIND ♪ MAKE THIS MOMENT LAST FOREVER BABE ♪

  ➔ Imperative mood, infinitive verb phrase

  ➔ "REWIND" is a direct command. "MAKE THIS MOMENT LAST FOREVER" is also a command, using the base form of the verb ("MAKE"). "BABE" is a vocative.

• ♪ BUT SOMETHING HAPPENS WHEN WE SLOW DANCE ♪

  ➔ Conditional clause

  ➔ The phrase "WHEN WE SLOW DANCE" introduces a conditional clause, indicating that something occurs *only if* they are slow dancing. It sets up a cause-and-effect relationship.