Slow Jam
B.O.S.E. Lyrics

Baby looking so fine to me
The subject finds the baby attractive.

I really wanna see y'a
The subject wants to spend time with the baby.

Slow whine to the beat
The subject wants the baby to dance slowly to the music.

So you can show me what that body do
The subject wants to see the baby's moves while they dance.

I just wanna slow jam
The subject wants to dance to a slow-tempo song.

Dj turn on a Slow Jam
The subject is asking the DJ to play a slow-tempo song.

Cause you been playing fast songs all night
The DJ has been playing uptempo songs all night.

Turning up is koo, But when I see a girl I like
Although the subject enjoys turning up, when they see someone they like, they want to slow down.

I wanna walk up to the dance floor
The subject wants to approach the baby while they are dancing.

We begin to dance slow yea, Slow Jam!
The subject and baby start dancing to a slow-tempo song.

What happened to the Slow Jam?
The subject wonders why the DJ stopped playing slow-tempo songs.

Turn the lights down off in this party bae
The subject wants the lights dimmed so they can set a romantic mood.

I want your body all on my body baby
The subject desires physical closeness with the baby.

Looking for a reason to get you close to me
The subject is trying to create a situation where they can be physically close to the baby.

So I told the DJ play that Black Street for me
The subject asked the DJ to play a specific song by Black Street.

"If you take your love Away from me I'll go crazy"
A line from the Black Street song that the subject requested, expressing strong feelings of love.

When the music started I saw you smile, that's when I knew it was going down
The subject noticed the baby's smile when the requested song started playing, which made them feel like something significant was happening.

Cause we in here, But taking you home is my mission
The subject is at the party with the goal of taking the baby home with them.

And when we get there, Ooh Ima put this key in your ignition bae
The subject is looking forward to getting intimate with the baby when they get home.

But we just getting started, So before we leave the party
Although the subject is eager to leave the party with the baby, they want to enjoy the party a little longer before departing.

Girl I'm a play this Vandross, We gone hit the dance floor
The subject plans to play a song by Luther Vandross and dance with the baby.

So come over in yo new whip, Bring some friends you cool with
The subject is inviting the baby to come over with their friends.

We can chill in the pool, I'll play a few of my new hits
The subject is suggesting they hang out by the pool and play some of their music.

I want you as my new chick, Seems like you're ready
The subject is interested in starting a romantic relationship with the baby and thinks they are interested as well.

Wanna get you in the back, In the cab, of my Chevrolet
The subject is looking forward to being intimate with the baby in the backseat of their car.

Don't wanna pretend, Wanna be lovers & friends
The subject wants to be more than just friends with the baby.

Wanna slow dance to 12 Play, And play it over again
The subject wants to slow dance to a song by R. Kelly and keep replaying it.

So jump on it, Let's do it
The subject is encouraging the baby to go along with their plans.

Amazing what happens When ya play the right music
The subject believes that music has the power to create a special atmosphere or mood.

When we get there, You gon wanna leave the one that you with
The subject is confident that the baby will want to leave whoever they are with and be with them instead.

This is my song for real no doubt, And the DJs making me feel thug'd out
The subject really likes the current song and feels good listening to it.

But when we dance girl, Please excuse my hands cause
The subject is warning the baby that they may become physically affectionate during their slow dance.

Call the radio and say You want em to play "Slow Jam"
The subject is encouraging the baby to make a request for a slow-tempo song on the radio.

Slow Jam
The subject's desired tempo for music and dance with the baby.