Slow It Down – English Lyrics

• By: The-Dream, Fabolous

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the smooth sounds of The-Dream's 'Slow It Down,' featuring Fabolous. This track is more than just a song; it's an invitation to embrace the art of taking your time, both on the dance floor and in life. Learn the language of love and rhythm with this R&B gem, where every beat encourages you to savor the moment.

[English]

I know they ain't gon play this on top 40 radio

But the white girls still gon' ride it like a rodeo

And I'ma stay ridin' this beat like a rodeo

And keep throwin' money til shorty gon' touch her toes

I'ma keep it real with you baby you bad

Kinda like Michael Jackson you bad

If you was my girl and left me I be sad

And for that let me see that ass

I'm here to see that thing pop

I'm here to see that thing rock

I'm here to see you pick it up and let it drop

She backin' it up on me, DJ you know you wrong

Enough with the mothafuckin dance songs

You gotta slow it down

Down down down

Down down down

So she can take her time and work it on me babe

You gotta slow it down

Down down down

Down down down

Whisper in her ear while she on me babe

You gotta slow it down down down,

Down down down

Just swing it left, swing it right

You gotta slow it down

Down down down

Down down down

Thats what she likes

Now she rollin that and whippin' her hair

Slow motion with it while everyone stares

You can see her ass from the side of her like

Back and forth, forth and back

Show me what they do to that

Always with ya baby Ill never sell out

Them other niggas had to do a dance record

All the label wouldn't put em out

Ill never put a million records before you

Just keep on doing that thing you do

I'm here to see that thing pop

I'm here to see that thing rock

I'm here to see you pick it up and let it drop

She backin' it up on me, DJ you know you wrong

Enough with the mothafuckin dance songs

You gotta slow it down

Down down down

Down down down

So she can take her time and work it on me babe

You gotta slow it down

Down down down

Down down down

Whisper in her ear while she on me babe

You gotta slow it down down down,

Down down down

Just swing it left, swing it right

You gotta slow it down

Down down down

Down down down

Thats what she likes

Everybody know slow money way better than no money

Except for those who don't know shit

Don't know woman don't know money

It starts out I'm so cool

We hangin' out and I'm so funny

All of a sudden I'm Winnie the Pooh

All up in your honey

Pants on her slim fit

Lights in the room dim lit

And I'm feelin' on your booty on some R Kelly and Lil Kim shit

Pants on her slim fit

Lights in the room dim lit

And I'm feelin' on your booty on some R Kelly and Lil Kim shit

You gotta slow it down

Down down down

Down down down

So she can take her time and work it on me babe

You gotta slow it down

Down down down

Down down down

Whisper in her ear while she on me babe

You gotta slow it down down down,

Down down down

Just swing it left, swing it right

You gotta slow it down

Down down down

Down down down

Thats what she likes

I'ma keep it real with you baby you bad

Kinda like Michael Jackson you bad

If you was my girl and left me I be sad

And for that let me see that ass

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information
ride /raɪd/ A1	verb - to sit on and control the movement of an animal
beat /biːt/ A2	noun - a rhythmic pulse
money /ˈmʌni/ A1	noun - a current medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes
bad /bæd/ A2	adjective - of poor quality or low standard adjective - excellent
girl /ɡɜːrl/ A1	noun - a female child
see /siː/ A1	verb - to perceive with the eyes
thing /θɪŋ/ A1	noun - an object that one need not, cannot, or does not wish to give a specific name to
pop /pɒp/ B1	verb - make a sudden cracking sound
rock /rɒk/ A1	verb - move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side
drop /drɒp/ A1	verb - fall vertically
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole.
work /wɜːrk/ A1	verb - to perform an action or activity to achieve a purpose
whisper /ˈwɪspər/ B1	verb - speak very softly using one's breath
swing /swɪŋ/ A2	verb - move or cause to move back and forth
hair /hɛər/ A1	noun - any of the fine threadlike strands growing from the skin of humans
rollin' /ˈrəʊlɪn/ B1	verb - move or cause to move in a particular direction
lit /lɪt/ B2	adjective - extremely good or exciting

Key Grammar Structures

• I know they ain't gon play this on top 40 radio

  ➔ Contraction (ain't) and Slang (gon)

  ➔ 'Ain't' is a contraction of 'am not,' 'is not,' 'are not,' 'has not,' or 'have not.' 'Gon' is a slang form of 'going to.'

• If you was my girl and left me I be sad

  ➔ Non-standard verb form (was, be)

  ➔ The sentence uses non-standard verb forms 'was' and 'be' instead of 'were' and 'would be' for a more colloquial or poetic effect.

• You gotta slow it down

  ➔ Slang (gotta)

  ➔ 'Gotta' is a slang contraction of 'got to,' meaning 'have to' or 'must.'

• Whisper in her ear while she on me babe

  ➔ Non-standard verb form (she on)

  ➔ The phrase 'she on' uses a non-standard verb form instead of 'she is on' for a more casual tone.

• Just swing it left, swing it right

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The sentence uses the imperative mood to give a direct command or instruction.

• That's what she likes

  ➔ Contraction (That's)

  ➔ 'That's' is a contraction of 'that is.'

• Everybody know slow money way better than no money

  ➔ Non-standard verb form (know)

  ➔ The verb 'know' is used without an 's' for the third person plural, which is non-standard in formal English.

• All of a sudden I'm Winnie the Pooh

  ➔ Simile (like Winnie the Pooh)

  ➔ The phrase uses a simile to compare the speaker to Winnie the Pooh, implying a playful or carefree state.