Slow Down
Chiddy Bang feat. Black Thought & Eldee The Don Lyrics


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Verse 1: Chiddy Bang

Hey, I'm the man, right?
So I think I'm goin' live it
Since my mother birthed me I have only been exquisite
And I was on the grind while you was gettin' the digits
Got this down to a science, you would swear I'm livin' physics
But my life, is different
What good is the success if the happiness is missin'? 3:30 I am dismissin'.
Any competition, cause I gotta eat
You show me a rapper, that's someone I gotta beat.
And most people redshirt, because they cannot compete.
Think and my wing span says anything is in my reach.
When Atlanta was poppin' BMF with Big Meech
I was stuck in the school, I was more that they could teach
But slow and steady wins the race
Thought I was hare but I'm movin at a tortoise pace
And that's what I prefer, so get a cup and mix it up
and let it go down, I know now,
that life feels better when you slow down.

Chorus: elDee The Don
Slow down
Man I gotta slow down
There's way to many friends that gossip will go round
Wish I woulda knew then what I know now
But for now, life feels better when it's slowed down
Man I gotta slow down
There's way to many friends that gossip will go round
Wish I woulda knew then what I know now
But for now, life feels better when it's slowed down.

Verse 2: Black Thought




Uh, I know it now I wish I knew it then
Diminished returns, I burned through a few of them
Remember when I was in a position you were in
Shit would be different if I had it all to do again
Oh to be new again,
Young upstart from the rough part
Tryna make his dreams come true again
I watched gold disappear while pursuin' it
Seen cats capture the flag then let it ruin them
A grasshopper tryna learn kung-fu again
It's deja-vu living shit I been through again
A little word from the wise, remain true within
This is from a boss, look at where the Root's crew has been
Yeah it's true I got the soul of an old town
And real talk, that what come around go around
Before the drama get to large to hold down
It's in your best interest to try and slow it down

[Chorus: elDee The Don]

Verse 3: Chiddy Bang

Hey I'm sorry I took long, you probably could saw me sooner
And let me to take the time out to dispel the rumors,
Chiddy Bang still here, keep it rollin' like a victim in a wheel chair
I'm tired of everybody that be gossiping,
they want to know if we be making what we be profitin'
Snoop Dogg, nowadays I sip a lot of gin,
and at this altitude I'm kinda low on oxygen.
Maybe I need to breath,
it's all or nothing when you're nothing at all.
That's the reason I'm so excessive when I'm up in the mall,
Why's it takin' so long I got cribs to get,
and don't I lay my plot down like arithmetic.
Uh, I said I done it here and south mon is here.
I was born to do this you don't need to check my Punnett square
So get a blunt of what you want and let it go round
and I know that life feels better when it's slowed down.

[Chorus: elDee The Don]

Verse 4: Chiddy Bang

And I'ma make it to the stars with the bars,
Yellow brick road my life the Wizard of the Oz
I know gettin' that job is always gonna be hard
But for now, we goin' plot to take over the world
And I'ma make it to the stars with the bars,
Yellow brick road my life the Wizard of the Oz
I know gettin' that job is always gonna be hard
But for now,

(elDee The Don:) life feels better when it slows down






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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Chiddy Bang's "Slow Down" are about taking things in life at a slower pace and enjoying the present moment. The song reflects on how, despite pursuing success, we can miss out on true happiness if we don't slow down and appreciate what we have. In the first verse, Chiddy brags about his success but acknowledges that it's meaningless without happiness. He also talks about his steady pace, unlike those who rush into things and can't compete. In the chorus, elDee The Don adds his own perspective on slowing down, noting the dangers of gossip and how life can be more enjoyable when it's taken at a slower pace.


In the second verse, Black Thought reflects on his past experiences and warns against getting caught up in drama, advocating for living true to oneself. Chiddy returns in the third verse, defending himself against rumors and discussing his desire to achieve success. He ends by saying he'll make it to the stars with his music but understands that getting there will be hard.


Overall, "Slow Down" emphasizes the importance of taking things slow and remaining true to oneself, even in the face of success and drama.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, I'm the man, right?
Chiddy Bang is confident in himself and his abilities.


So I think I'm goin' live it
He plans to live up to his potential.


Since my mother birthed me I have only been exquisite
He believes he has always been exceptional.


And I was on the grind while you was gettin' the digits
He worked hard while others were partying or being lazy.


Got this down to a science, you would swear I'm livin' physics
He has perfected his craft to an impressive level.


But my life is different
He has a unique perspective on life and success.


What good is the success if the happiness is missin'?
For him, true success means being happy.


3:30 I am dismissin'
He is leaving his competition behind at a specific time.


Any competition cause I gotta eat
He sees himself as in competition with others and is driven to succeed.


You show me a rapper, that's someone I gotta beat.
He sees himself as among the best rappers and wants to be better than them.


And most people redshirt, because they cannot compete.
Others aren't as driven and settle for mediocrity.


Think and my wing span says anything is in my reach.
He believes he can achieve anything he sets his mind to.


When Atlanta was poppin' BMF with Big Meech
A reference to a historical time in Atlanta's culture.


I was stuck in the school, I was more that they could teach
He was too smart for school, already knowing much of what was being taught.


But slow and steady wins the race
He believes in taking his time and doing things right.


Thought I was hare but I'm movin at a tortoise pace
He initially thought he had to rush to succeed but realized he could take his time and still win.


And that's what I prefer, so get a cup and mix it up and let it go down
He likes the chill and laid back lifestyle.


I know now, that life feels better when you slow down.
He has learned that slowing down can lead to happiness.


Slow down
He advises to take it easy.


Man I gotta slow down
He emphasizes the importance of slowing down.


There's way too many friends that gossip will go round
Too many people talk behind your back.


Wish I woulda knew then what I know now
He has gained wisdom and wishes he knew what he knows now earlier.


But for now, life feels better when it's slowed down.
He believes slowing down leads to a better life.


Uh, I know it now I wish I knew it then
Black Thought has gained wisdom over time.


Diminished returns, I burned through a few of them
He has wasted opportunities in the past.


Remember when I was in a position you were in
He was once in the same position as the person he is speaking to.


Shit would be different if I had it all to do again
He would have made different choices if he had a second chance.


Oh to be new again
He wishes he could go back to when he was young and start over.


Young upstart from the rough part
He came from a tough area.


Tryna make his dreams come true again
He is pursuing his dreams once more.


I watched gold disappear while pursuin' it
He lost an opportunity while trying to attain his goals.


Seen cats capture the flag then let it ruin them
He has seen people let success turn them into bad people.


A grasshopper tryna learn kung-fu again
He is trying to relearn something he once knew.


It's deja-vu living shit I been through again
He is experiencing something he has already experienced before.


A little word from the wise, remain true within
He advises to stay true to oneself.


This is from a boss, look at where the Root's crew has been
A reference to the successful band, The Roots.


Yeah it's true I got the soul of an old town
He has an old soul.


And real talk, that what come around go around
Karma will come back around for people.


Before the drama get to large to hold down
Don't let the situation get out of hand.


It's in your best interest to try and slow it down
He recommends slowing down as a solution.


Hey I'm sorry I took long, you probably could saw me sooner
Chiddy Bang apologizes for taking too much time to achieve success.


And let me to take the time out to dispel the rumors
He is clearing up false information.


Chiddy Bang still here, keep it rollin' like a victim in a wheelchair
He is still persevering despite obstacles.


I'm tired of everybody that be gossiping
He is tired of people spreading rumors.


They want to know if we be making what we be profitin'
People are curious about his profits.


Snoop Dogg, nowadays I sip a lot of gin
He drinks more these days.


And at this altitude I'm kinda low on oxygen.
He is struggling at his current level of success.


Maybe I need to breath
He needs to take a break and relax.


It's all or nothing when you're nothing at all.
You have to go all in if you have nothing to lose.


That's the reason I'm so excessive when I'm up in the mall
He spends more when he has nothing to lose.


Why's it takin' so long I got cribs to get
He is impatient but has things to achieve.


And don't I lay my plot down like arithmetic.
He is strategic in his plans.


I said I done it here and south mon is here.
He has succeeded both in the north and the south.


I was born to do this you don't need to check my Punnett square
He was meant to be successful, it's in his DNA.


So get a blunt of what you want and let it go round
Chill out and enjoy life.


And I know that life feels better when it's slowed down.
He reiterates that slowing down can lead to happiness.


And I'ma make it to the stars with the bars,
He is still striving for success.


Yellow brick road my life the Wizard of the Oz
He sees himself as the artist in a story.


I know gettin' that job is always gonna be hard
He acknowledges that success is difficult to achieve.


But for now, we goin' plot to take over the world
He and his team have big ambitions.


PS. I love you baby! Dont ever forget it :))
A personal note to someone he loves.




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@Bet-MWC

2024 October still here 🔥

@sharifms78

2024 and we still here

@robertblair364

This whole mixtape I played on my iPod nano in high school, good carefree times. I remember this my favorite song cruising in my first car back in 2011

@thompsonnsethompson9563

It has been 14yrs already. But they still sounds better than 90% of today's rappers 🎉

@crispbe

2020 used to bump this in middle school n high school

@altevisuals7917

Same here

@samtengani7197

Since my mother birthed me Ive only been exquisite……that line hit hard in 2023

@PHENOS_91

2018 and still 🔥🔥🔥

@altevisuals7917

2021 & still FIRE, crazy nostalgia right now, my cousin & I use to bump this in 09/10, back when we get on the internet just to search for good music.

@rilwanolalekan1880

I started listening to this since 2013

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