Cool Down the Pace
Gregory Isaacs Lyrics
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I was feeling tipsy, the mood was right
Sight a little daughter steppin' out the corner
'Cause I feel like dancing all night
But I told her:
Cool down the space for me little woman
You're coming in to fast for me
Cool down the space for me little woman
That's not how it should be
I told her to try
I dunno why
She keep on trying be she can't
And so she do it how she want
And so I told her:
Cool down the sspace for me little woman
You're coming in to fast for me
Cool down the space for me little woman
That's not how it should be
And I told her: Cool down, cool down
I told her: Cool down, cool down
Went to a dance last Saturday night
I was feeling tipsy, the mood was right
Sight a little daughter steppin' out the corner
'Cause I feel like dancing all night
And so I told her:
Cool down the space for me little woman
You're coming in to fast for me
Cool down the space for me little woman
That's not how it should be
She said she would try
She just dunno why
She keep on trying be she can't
And so she do it how she want
And so I told her:
Cool down the space for me little woman
You're coming in to fast for me
Cool down the space for me little woman
That's not how it should be
And I told her: Cool down, cool down
I told her: Cool down, cool down
Cool down, cool down
She said she would try
I dunno why
She keep on trying be she can't
And so she do it how she want
But I told her:
Cool down the space for me little woman
You're coming in to fast for me
Cool down the space for me little woman
That's not how it should be
Cool down the space for me little woman
You're coming in to fast for me
Cool down the space for me little woman
That's not how it should be
The lyrics of Gregory Isaacs's song "Cool Down the Pace" narrate a story of a man at a dance party who encounters a woman he is drawn towards. The man requests the woman to slow down her dance moves because she is moving too fast for him. The singer implies that he wants to build a connection with her that requires a more moderate approach. The singer keeps repeating the phrase "cool down the pace" to the woman as a way of convincing her to slow down.
The chorus line "cool down the pace" carries the central message of the song. It represents the request made by the singer for the woman to tone down her moves to create an atmosphere that is conducive for their relationship. The song is not just a request to slow down; it represents the various facets of a romantic relationship, including communication, trust, and compromise. The man wants to connect with the woman at a personal level, and he is willing to do it in a more controlled manner since he is not comfortable with the pace at which she is advancing.
It is also worth mentioning that the song has a reggae beat, which is one of the most popular music genres in Jamaica, where Gregory Isaacs, the songwriter, was from. The mix of the beat and the lyrics creates a mellow atmosphere, which makes it ideal for relaxation and leisure. It is a classic song that continues to be part of memorable moments for many people, especially in Jamaica and other parts of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Went to a dance last Saturday night
The singer went to a dance party on a particular Saturday night
I was feeling tipsy, the mood was right
The singer was slightly drunk and in the right mood
Sight a little daughter steppin' out the corner
A young lady caught the singer's attention as she was stepping out of a corner
'Cause I feel like dancing all night
The artist wants to dance all night long
Cool down the space for me little woman
The artist asks the young lady to slow down her movement while dancing with him
You're coming in to fast for me
The young lady's dance movements are too fast for the singer
That's not how it should be
The singer thinks that the young lady's dance style is not the way it should be
I told her to try
The artist advised the young lady to try slowing down her movement
I dunno why
The artist does not understand why the young lady keeps moving too fast
She keep on trying be she can't
The young lady keeps trying to slow down but she can't seem to do it
And so she do it how she want
The young lady continues to dance the way she wants to despite the singer's advice
Cool down, cool down
The artist keeps on repeating his request for the young lady to slow down her dancing
She said she would try
The young lady promised to try slowing down her dance movement
But I told her:
The singer repeated his request for the young lady to slow down her dancing
Cool down the space for me little woman
The singer reminds the young lady to slow down her movement while dancing with him
You're coming in to fast for me
The young lady's dance movements are too fast for the artist
That's not how it should be
The artist thinks that the young lady's dance style is not the way it should be
Cool down, cool down
The singer keeps on repeating his request for the young lady to slow down her dancing
She keep on trying be she can't
The young lady keeps trying to slow down but she can't seem to do it
But I told her:
The artist repeated his request for the young lady to slow down her dancing
Cool down the space for me little woman
The artist insists that the young lady slows down her movement while dancing with him
You're coming in to fast for me
The young lady's dance movements are too fast for the artist
That's not how it should be
The singer thinks that the young lady's dance style is not the way it should be
She said she would try
The young lady promised to try slowing down her dance movement
I dunno why
The singer does not understand why the young lady keeps moving too fast
She keep on trying be she can't
The young lady keeps trying to slow down but she can't seem to do it
And so she do it how she want
The young lady continues to dance the way she wants to despite the singer's advice
Cool down the space for me little woman
The artist requests the young lady to slow down her movement one last time while dancing with him
You're coming in to fast for me
The young lady's dance movements are too fast for the artist
That's not how it should be
The singer thinks that the young lady's dance style is not the way it should be
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GREGORY ISAACS, SYLVESTER WEISE, GREGORY ANTHONY ISAACS, SYLVESTER ALFONSO WEISE, SYLVESTER ALPHONSO WEISE
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Words:
La-da-da-da
[Verse 1]
Went to a dance last Saturday night
I was feeling tipsy and the mood was right
Sight a little daughter and a steppin' out the corner
'Cause I feel like dancing all night
[Chorus]
But I said cool down the pace for me, little woman
You're dubbing it too fast for me, ah
Cool down the pace for me, little woman
That's not how it should be
[Verse 2]
I told her to try
I don't know why
No use trying 'cause she can't
And so she do it how she want
[Chorus]
So I said cool down the pace for me, little woman
You're rockin' it too fast for me
Cool down the pace for me, little woman
That's not how it should be
You're rockin' too fast for me, ah
[Verse 3]
Said she would try
But she just don't know why
She keep on trying, but she can't
And so she do it how she want, yeah
[Chorus]
But I beg you, cool down the pace for me, little woman
You're dubbing it too fast for me
I said to cool down the pace for me, little woman
That's not how it should be
[Verse 4]
Please, sister, try
I don't know why
No use trying 'cause you can't
And so she do it how she want, yeah
[Chorus]
But I said cool down the pace
Please cool down the pace
You're rockin' it too fast
This dance is gonna last
[Outro]
Move a little slower
A-move a little slower, not so fast
All night, this dance is gonna last
Cool down, cool down, cool down, cool down, cool down
Not so fast
All night, this dance will last
Don't be in a haste
Please cool down the pace
A-cool down
Sister, please cool down
A-cool down
Sister, please cool down
@kentbonamy9149
I once played this song at the beginning of a wedding while we were waiting for people to arrive. The wedding was on a beach in Nassau, Bahamas ๐.
@user-rb4vp7qj2o
O really?
Congrats from DR Congo.
@anniethurston157
Great song Gregory! May God always bless you.
@anniethurston157
"Great song Gregory,!"
May God, always bless, keep, guide, protect, you!". ๐ ๐
@floydbarrow5238
I was recently in Amsterdam in one of the coffee shops and this played and honestly, what a moment, what a song
@alexanderborges417
It's a shame that time takes away treasures like Gregory I love all his songs you could hear them all day in the background and be laid back
@samnadim9913
Surely To God we belong and to God we will all return.
@dickie748
Poetry
@newpham957
Dad's favourite artist. This came on during his funeral as we lowered him into the ground. Magical
@emmet569
I am truly sorry for your loss and your old man has good tastโค