Take It Slow
Bobby Valentino feat. Shawnna Missy Elliot & Ludacris Lyrics


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Play the song on the radio
Gotta let my baby know
When I get it, I'm a take control
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, if it get too fast

Look, I got the feelin' you been feinin' my body
I see us leaving the party, now tell me what you gon' do
Somebody told me you been thinkin' about me
And I been thinkin' it probably could be me on you

So come on, shawty, we could creep into the bed
Get into some more freaky shit
Then we could go back to the crib
Take a look at how I live, take a sip
Let me show you how deep it get

Now we could do it real fast, we could do it slow
I like it when he make it last 'till he gotta go
He like the way I move that ass then I make it poke out
Then smoked out the Jag then we on the roll

And took a ride down Lake Shore Drive, stay so high
Flippin' through the city, nigga ?
Stay so fly, I could take your guy
'Cause they know I got the bomb and that ain't no lie

Play the song on the radio
Gotta let my baby know
When I get it, I'm a take control
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, if it get too fast, I'm a

Play the song on the radio
Gotta let my baby know
When I get it, I'm a take control
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, if it get too fast, I'm a

Look, I think I really need time to breathe
Because I know what we doin' ain't right
And he be on me every time I see him
Because he know me and dude ain't tight

He wanna see me in the middle of the night
Wanna fuck in the middle of the fight
We break up to make up but when we make love
He suck and he nibble and he bite

But I know I gotta chill 'cause now I'm seein' that it's real
That my dude checkin' all the phone bills just still
I know you got a girl who be all off in your grill
She be checkin' through your pages, stalkin' all at the crib, damn

Should of known what the shit might do
Fuckin' with a nigga like who
Go on in the Brans
Switchin' lanes in the midnight blue
So ya please gotta

Play the song on the radio
Gotta let my baby know
When I get it, I'm a take control
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, if it get too fast, I'm a

Play the song on the radio
Gotta let my baby know
When I get it, I'm a take control
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, if it get too fast, I'm a

Luda, Ludacris don't play when it come to the sex
If it get too fast I'm a take it
A little slower, then speed it back up like Shaqille O'Neil
The back board, I'll break it

Take it, never fake it, shake it
Run around my house butt naked
If you throw it good enough
Big daddy might buy your ass a tennis bracelet

'Cause I got so much doe
I don't know what to do with it
Plus I got so much dro'
I roll it up and let you hit it

Lay back, way back, stay back
Like Puff take that, take that, take that
Young Bobby V and Ludacris and Shawnna
Will make you hit that playback
Like four times, I'll co-sign
You so fine, let me hit it one more time

'Cause I got that goody good
And I think I shouldy should
Pack ya with the woody wood
I'm just so hoody hood

Play the song on the radio
Gotta let my baby know
When I get it, I'm a take control
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, if it get too fast, I'm a

Play the song on the radio
Gotta let my baby know
When I get it, I'm a take control
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, if it get too fast, I'm a

Play the song on the radio
Gotta let my baby know
When I get it, I'm a take control
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, if it get too fast, I'm a

Play the song on the radio
Gotta let my baby know




When I get it, I'm a take control
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Take It Slow" revolve around the theme of controlling the pace of intimacy. Bobby Valentino, Shawnna, and Ludacris are all talking about how they like to take their time with their partners, even if things start to get too heated. They emphasize the importance of being aware of each other's boundaries and taking things slow to ensure that both partners feel comfortable and satisfied.


The chorus of the song contains the main message of the song. It is like an anthem for taking things slow and implies the importance of communication between two partners. The verses use different examples and situational contexts to describe the importance of pacing oneself and one's partner in a relationship. For example, in Shawnna’s verse, she talks about her boyfriend always trying to initiate physical intimacy, and she knows that it is not right, and she should take some time to think about whether they should take things slow.


Overall, the song is about communication and respect being the keys to successful relationships and not being afraid to communicate about the pace and boundaries one is comfortable with.


Line by Line Meaning

Play the song on the radio
Let this song be heard by everyone.


Gotta let my baby know
I need to inform my significant other about my intentions.


When I get it, I'm a take control
When the opportunity arises, I will be the one in charge.


If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If we start to move too quickly, I'll slow things down.


Look, I got the feelin' you been feinin' my body
I sense that you have been desiring me physically.


I see us leaving the party, now tell me what you gon' do
I envision us departing from this gathering and I am asking for your plan of action.


Somebody told me you been thinkin' about me
I have heard that you have been contemplating me, possibly in a romantic sense.


And I been thinkin' it probably could be me on you
I have been considering the possibility of engaging in a physical relationship with you.


So come on, shawty, we could creep into the bed
Let us sneak away to the bedroom.


Get into some more freaky shit
Let us engage in some more risqué behavior.


Then we could go back to the crib
Afterward, we can return to my residence.


Take a look at how I live, take a sip
Take a moment to observe my lifestyle and enjoy a drink.


Let me show you how deep it get
Allow me to demonstrate how passionate our relationship can be.


Now we could do it real fast, we could do it slow
We have the option to engage in physical activity at a variety of speeds.


I like it when he make it last 'till he gotta go
I prefer when the encounter lingers until it must come to an end.


He like the way I move that ass then I make it poke out
My partner enjoys the way I manipulate my buttocks and make them protrude outward.


Then smoked out the Jag then we on the roll
We smoked marijuana inside the Jaguar before embarking on a drive.


And took a ride down Lake Shore Drive, stay so high
We went for a drive down Lake Shore Drive while under the influence of marijuana.


Flippin' through the city, nigga ?
Driving through the city in an extravagant and reckless manner.


Stay so fly, I could take your guy
I am so fashionable and appealing that I could potentially steal your significant other.


'Cause they know I got the bomb and that ain't no lie
People recognize that I have great physical attributes and it is not a false statement.


Look, I think I really need time to breathe
I require a moment to reconsider my actions and address my emotions.


Because I know what we doin' ain't right
I am aware that our actions are morally questionable.


And he be on me every time I see him
When I encounter my significant other, he is constantly pestering me.


Because he know me and dude ain't tight
My significant other knows that our relationship is not secure.


He wanna see me in the middle of the night
My significant other desires to visit me during late hours.


Wanna fuck in the middle of the fight
He desires physical intimacy even when we are having disagreements.


We break up to make up but when we make love
We have a tumultuous relationship, but the physical aspect is typically successful.


He suck and he nibble and he bite
My partner engages in sexual activity that includes kissing and biting.


But I know I gotta chill 'cause now I'm seein' that it's real
I must calm down because I realize how serious our situation has become.


That my dude checkin' all the phone bills just still
My significant other is monitoring our phone bills for any suspicious activity.


I know you got a girl who be all off in your grill
I am aware that you have a girlfriend who is quite possessive of you.


She be checkin' through your pages, stalkin' all at the crib, damn
She is checking your social media pages and monitoring your activities at home.


Should of known what the shit might do
We should have acknowledged the possible consequences of our actions.


Fuckin' with a nigga like who
We should not have engaged in behavior with a man of this type.


Go on in the Brans
Let's go inside the lavish vehicle.


Switchin' lanes in the midnight blue
We are changing lanes while driving the blue luxury car at night.


So ya please gotta
Please, let me do something for you.


Luda, Ludacris don't play when it come to the sex
Ludacris is extremely skilled when it comes to sexual activity.


If it get too fast I'm a take it
If things escalate too quickly, I will slow it down.


A little slower, then speed it back up like Shaqille O'Neil
I will reduce the pace and then increase it rapidly, similar to Shaq on a basketball court.


The back board, I'll break it
I will put so much force behind my movements that the backboard may shatter.


Take it, never fake it, shake it
I will accept it fully and genuinely, then shake my body while doing so.


Run around my house butt naked
I may run around my house completely nude.


If you throw it good enough
If my partner performs well enough during intercourse.


Big daddy might buy your ass a tennis bracelet
I may reward my partner with a luxurious and expensive gift.


'Cause I got so much doe
I possess a vast amount of financial wealth.


I don't know what to do with it
I have an abundance of wealth and am unsure of how to utilize it effectively.


Plus I got so much dro'
In addition to wealth, I also have a significant amount of marijuana.


I roll it up and let you hit it
I will prepare the marijuana and allow my partner to consume it.


Lay back, way back, stay back
Relax and remain in a horizontal position.


Like Puff take that, take that, take that
Similar to Puff Daddy's catchphrase, accepting what is given to you.


Young Bobby V and Ludacris and Shawnna
The collaborative efforts of the three artists named previously.


Will make you hit that playback
This song is so enjoyable that you will want to listen to it multiple times.


Like four times, I'll co-sign
It is worth listening to four times, and I approve of it.


You so fine, let me hit it one more time
You are extremely attractive and I desire to engage in sexual activity once again.


'Cause I got that goody good
I have a desirable physical attribute.


And I think I shouldy should
And I feel that I should utilize it.


Pack ya with the woody wood
I aim to satisfy my partner with my physical attributes.


I'm just so hoody hood
I have a strong connection to my roots and culture.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER BRIAN BRIDGES, TERRY CLAUDE LOVE, LEONARD ANDRE WILLIAMS, RASHAWNNA GUY

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@tinatee842

one of my fav songs by Shawnna,everyone blended perfectly 💚👑 💫

@aliciaellison8755

Man if she ever comes back these girls won’t stand a chance shawnna definitely that🔥🔥🔥

@frederick_711

This track was and still is soooo underrated!!!

@juney21

2023 anyone 🎉 😢

@qingcleosampson5842

😲😲😲😲 I have never heard Missy Elliott on here, yo I’m blown away

@WhosTheKid47

Damn this wasn’t as popular as I thought

@JanayDiamond

I 💝 this song since middle school. It is my jam.

@TheGlobalMisfit

Should've been a single....Definitely 05. Song is so raw!

@angie1dillard

Still the shit in 2021!!!

@blackgirlgreenthumb7095

I had this on repeat for like 4 years just finding out missy was on it 😮

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