Slow Down
[SELENA GOMEZ/STARS DANCE 2013] Lyrics


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Now that I have captured your attention
I wanna steal you for a rhythm and affection
Mr. T said I'm ready for inspection
Show me how you make your first impression
Oh! Oh! Can we take this in
Slow! Slow!
Break it down and drop it
Low! Low!
'Cause I just want to party all night in the neon lights 'til you can let me go!

I just wanna feel your body right next to mine
All night long, baby slow down the song
And when it's coming closer to the end hit rewind
All night long, baby slow down the
Song blow blow
Yeah! Baby slow down the
Song blow blow
Yeah! Baby slow down the song

If you want me I'm accepting applications
So long that we can keep this record on rotation
You know I'm good at mouth to mouth resuscitation
Breath me in breath me out so amazing!
Oh! Oh! Can we take this
Slow! Slow!
Break it down and drop it
Low! Low!
'Cause I just want to party all night in the neon lights 'til you can let me go!

I just wanna feel your body right next to mine
All night long, baby slow down the song
And when it's coming closer to the end hit rewind
All night long, baby slow down the
Song blow blow
Yeah! Baby slow down the
Song blow blow
Yeah! baby slow down the song

(Breath me in, breath me out) The music's got me going (breath me in, breath me out)
No stopping till the morning (breath me in, breath me out)
You know I'm ready for it, for it, for it, yeah!
(Breath me in breath me out) The music's got me going (breath me in, breath me out)
No stopping till the morning (breath me in, breath me out)
You know I'm ready for it, for it, for it, yeah!

(It's the Cataracts)

(Aah)

I just wanna feel your body right next to mine
All night long, baby slow down the song
And when it's coming closer to the end hit rewind
All night long, baby slow down the
Song blow blow
Yeah! Baby slow down the
Song blow blow
Yeah! Baby slow down the song!

How do I do it?





(It's the Cataracts)

Overall Meaning

The chorus of "Slow Down" by Selena Gomez calls for listeners to relax and take their time in a partying environment. The lyrics say: "I just wanna feel your body right next to mine / All night long, baby, slow down the song / And when it's coming closer to the end, hit rewind / All night long, baby, slow down the song." Selena is seductive in her vocals, matching the song's uptempo beat. She makes it a point to let a special someone know that she's interested in getting to know them better. Selena sings about "stealing" them just for a night and "capturing" their attention with a "first impression." She also references Mr. T in the lyrics, with a tribute to The A-Team's famous quote: "I pity the fool," as she sings, "Mr. T said, 'I’m ready for inspection / Show me how you make a first impression.'"


In the verse, Selena implores that her partner slow things down, as they party all night long to the song's rhythm, and asks for the music to never stop. The song lyrics are supplemented by an electrifying beat, which The Cataracts produced. The overall message of “Slow Down” is straightforward, as Selena Gomez believes that life shouldn't always be so fast-paced, and that slowing down can help people appreciate those special moments.


Line by Line Meaning

Now that I have captured your attention
Now that I have your focus and interest


I wanna steal you for a rhythm and affection
I want to take you away to dance and be close to you


Mr. T said I'm ready for inspection
I'm ready to show off and impress you


Show me how you make your first impression
Demonstrate how you impress others when you first meet them


Oh! Oh! Can we take this in
Can we slow down and savor this moment


Slow! Slow!
Let's take it slow


Break it down and drop it
Let's dance and move in a sexy way


Low! Low!
Let's get low to the ground while we dance


'Cause I just want to party all night in the neon lights 'til you can let me go!
I want to have a fun night out with you until we're ready to leave


I just wanna feel your body right next to mine
I want to dance close to you and feel your presence


All night long, baby slow down the song
Let's dance together and make this moment last


And when it's coming closer to the end hit rewind
When the night is ending, let's go back and relive the best moments


Song blow blow
Let the music play


Yeah! Baby slow down the Song blow blow
Please slow down the music so we can enjoy it longer


If you want me I'm accepting applications
If you're interested in me, let me know


So long that we can keep this record on rotation
Let's dance all night so the DJ doesn't have to change the record


You know I'm good at mouth to mouth resuscitation
I'm a good kisser


Breath me in breath me out so amazing!
Kiss me deeply and let's breathe each other in


(Breath me in, breath me out) The music's got me going (breath me in, breath me out)
I'm getting into the music and feeling the beat


No stopping till the morning (breath me in, breath me out)
Let's dance all night until sunrise


You know I'm ready for it, for it, for it, yeah!
I'm ready to keep dancing and having fun


(It's the Cataracts)
The song features the music duo The Cataracts


I just wanna feel your body right next to mine
I want to dance up close and personal with you


All night long, baby slow down the song
Let's make this moment last as we dance together


And when it's coming closer to the end hit rewind
Let's relive the best moments before the night is over


Song blow blow
Let the music play


Yeah! Baby slow down the Song blow blow
Please slow down the music so we can enjoy it longer


How do I do it?
How do I dance so well?




Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JULIA MICHAELS, NILES HOLOWELL-DHAR, LINDY ROBBINS, DAVID RYAN KUNCIO, FREDDY WEXLER

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LYRICS :

Now that I have captured your attention
I wanna steal you for a rhythm intervention
Mr. TSA, I'm ready for inspection
Sh-sh-show me how you make a first impression
Oh, oh
Can we take it nice and slow, slow?
Break it down and drop it low, low
'Cause I just wanna party all night in the neon lights
'Til you can't let me go
I just wanna feel your body right next to mine
All night long
Baby, slow down the song
And when it's coming closer to the end, hit rewind
All night long
Baby, slow down the song
Yeah, baby, slow down the song
Yeah, baby, slow down the song
If you want me, I'm accepting applications
So long as we can keep this record on rotation
You know I'm good with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
Breathe me in, breathe me out
So amazing
Oh, oh
Can we take it nice and slow, slow?
Break it down and drop it low, low
'Cause I just wanna party all night in the neon lights
'Til you can't let me go
I just wanna feel your body right next to mine
All night long
Baby, slow down the song
And when it's coming closer to the end, hit rewind
All night long
Baby, slow down the song
Yeah, baby, slow down the song
Yeah, baby, slow down the song
Breathe me in, breathe me out
The music's got me going
Breathe me in, breathe me out
No stopping 'til the morning
Breathe me in, breathe me out
You know I'm ready for it
For it, for it
Yeah
Breathe me in, breathe me out
The music's got me going
Breathe me in, breathe me out
No stopping 'til the morning
Breathe me in, breathe me out
You know I'm ready for it
For it, for it
Yeah
I just wanna feel your body right next to mine
All night long
Baby, slow down the song
And when it's coming closer to the end, hit rewind
All night long
Baby, slow down the song
Yeah, baby, slow down the song
Yeah, baby, slow down the song
How do I do it?
(It's The Cataracs)
Hahaha



@rominadiaz3625

Now that I have captured your attention
I want to steal you for a rhythm intervention
Mr. T you say I'm ready for inspection
Sh-sh-show me how you make a first impression
Oh, oh
Can we take it nice and slow, slow
Break it down and drop it low, low
'Cause I just wanna party all night in the neon lights 'til you can let me go
I just wanna feel your body right next to mine
All night long
Baby, slow down the song
And when it's coming closer to the end hit rewind
All night long
Baby, slow down the song
Oh oh oh oh
Yeah, baby, slow down the song
Oh oh oh oh
Yeah, baby, slow down the song
If you want me I'm accepting applications
So long as we k-keep this record on rotation
You know I'm good with mouth to mouth resuscitation
Breathe me in, breathe me out
So amazing
Oh, oh
Can we take it nice and slow, slow
Break it down and drop it low, low
Cause I just wanna party all night in the neon lights 'til you can let me go
I just wanna feel your body right next to mine
All night long
Baby, slow down the song
And when it's coming closer to the end hit rewind
All night long
Baby, slow down the song
Oh oh oh oh
Yeah, baby, slow down the song
Oh oh oh oh
Yeah, baby, slow down the song
Breathe me in, breathe me out
The music's got me going
Breathe me in, breathe me out
No stop until the morning
Breathe me in, breathe me out
You know I'm ready for it
For it, for it
Yeah
Breathe me in, breathe me out
The music's got me going
Breathe me in, breathe me out
No stop until the morning
Breathe me in, breathe me out
You know I'm ready for it
For it, for it!
Yeah!
I just wanna feel your body right next to mine
All night long
Baby, slow down the song
And when it's coming closer to the end hit rewind
All night long
Baby, slow down the song
Oh oh oh oh
Yeah, baby, slow down the song
Oh oh oh oh
Yeah, baby, slow down the song
How do I do it?
I-I-It's the cataracts
Ha ha ha



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Kids nowadays are unlucky that they never got to experience history like this

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HomoInc69 I’m 10 I love this song when I was like 5 I was rocking to this song

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