tempo
Captain Stu Lyrics
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Thought hard about the lyrics, thought we'd make em kinda funny
But halfway through we hit a snag, what do you do
When you can't find a speed to set it to?
Some of us were thinking "make it fast, loud and proud!"
While Matt suggests we let the groove be determined by the bounce of the
Crowd
But, pray tell, do you know if we could handle the flow?
Tell me do you like it?
Fast or Slow?
Tell me do you like it?
Tell me do you like it fast or slow?
One night when I was younger, took a walk with this girl
Looking for some privacy so she could rock my world
I found a darkened little corner, thought I better warn her
"This won't be an easy ride."
She laughed as she looked at me with knowing eyes
As if to let me know she's been with plenty of guys
And as my hands met her thighs, mood started to rise
She says "There's just one thing I need to know..."
Tell me do you like it?
Fast or Slow?
Tell me do you like it?
Tell me do you like it fast or slow?
There's something fast about the way that I live
I say "I don't wanna walk up a hill, I want to jump off a cliff"
Another way I just don't know
In getting high, getting low, only two ways to go.
Tell me do you like it?
Fast or Slow?
Tell me do you like it?
Tell me do you like it fast or slow?
The song "Tempo" by Captain Stu is about the struggle of trying to find the right tempo for a song. The lyrics tell the story of a group of musicians who are trying to write a new song but are having trouble finding the right tempo to set it to. Some members of the group want to make it fast and loud, while others want to take it slow. The chorus of the song asks the listener if they prefer the tempo to be fast or slow.
The lyrics also tell another story about a man who takes a walk with a girl looking for some privacy. The man warns the girl that it won't be an easy ride, but she tells him that she's been with plenty of guys and wants to know if he likes it fast or slow. This story adds to the theme of the song by showing that tempo is not only important in music but also in other aspects of life, including intimate moments.
The song's chorus is catchy and engages the listener by asking them a question. The two stories in the lyrics allow the song to appeal to a wider audience by incorporating themes of music and personal relationships. The tempo of the song itself is mid-tempo, which allows the listener to easily follow along with the lyrics and engage in the story being told.
Line by Line Meaning
We wrote a new song, we were looking for some money
We created a song and are hoping it will bring us some income
Thought hard about the lyrics, thought we'd make em kinda funny
We put in effort to write humorous lyrics
But halfway through we hit a snag, what do you do
We encountered a problem while making the song
When you can't find a speed to set it to?
When you can't decide on a tempo
Some of us were thinking "make it fast, loud and proud!"
Certain members wanted the song to be energetic and lively
While Matt suggests we let the groove be determined by the bounce of the Crowd
Matt proposed tailoring the tempo to suit the audience's energy
Or maybe we could take it slow?
Another idea was to make the song more relaxed
But, pray tell, do you know if we could handle the flow?
But can we adequately execute the song at that tempo?
Tell me do you like it?
Asking for feedback on the song's tempo
Fast or Slow?
Should it be fast-paced or slow and relaxed?
One night when I was younger, took a walk with this girl
The singer describes his past experience with a girl
Looking for some privacy so she could rock my world
They were seeking a secluded area for intimacy
I found a darkened little corner, thought I better warn her
As they found a hidden spot, he felt it important to give her a heads up
"This won't be an easy ride."
He hints at the possibility of the encounter being physically challenging
She laughed as she looked at me with knowing eyes
She finds his statement amusing, as if she knows something he doesn't
As if to let me know she's been with plenty of guys
Her expression seems to imply that she has had similar experiences with others
And as my hands met her thighs, mood started to rise
Their actions start to create a sensual atmosphere
She says "There's just one thing I need to know..."
She requests some information from him before continuing
There's something fast about the way that I live
The singer discusses his lifestyle
I say "I don't wanna walk up a hill, I want to jump off a cliff"
He describes his desire for excitement and risk-taking
Another way I just don't know
He doesn't know another way to live
In getting high, getting low, only two ways to go.
He believes that there are only two emotional extremes - joy and sadness
Tell me do you like it?
Asking for feedback on the song's tempo
Fast or Slow?
Should it be fast-paced or slow and relaxed?
Tell me do you like it?
Asking for feedback on the song's tempo
Tell me do you like it fast or slow?
Asking if the listener prefers a faster or slower tempo
Contributed by Skyler C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.