The group achieved 18 top-20 singles and four top-10 albums, and were one of the UK's most popular boy bands during the early to mid-1990s, aided by strong tabloid interest in their 'bad boy' image, compared to the 'clean cut' image of rivals Take That. Their style blended pop and hip hop in songs such as "House of Love" and "Let It Rain".
They have sold over 18 million albums worldwide and according to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), they have been certified with sales of 1.8 million albums and 2.4 million singles in the UK. Their biggest hit, "Stay Another Day", was the UK Christmas number one in 1994.
The group continues today under the line-up of Terry Coldwell, Joe Livermore and former Artful Dodger collaborator Robbie Craig.
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Slow It Down
East 17 Lyrics
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Slow it down, slow it down
Calm down, take it easy, take a break or rest
Before it's too late, take the weight off your chest
Because you're lovin' it too fast, too fast true love
If this is your tempo, let go real fast
No don't move so fast, take a little more care
'Cause I'm here for your needs, they're always around
So let us take this love of ours and slow it down
(Slow it down)
Yeah, you're movin' too fast
(Slow it down)
Yeah, the longer it lasts
(Slow it down)
Yeah, let you're heart beat with mine
Slow it down
(Ooh, let's take our time)
Hush, ain't no rush
Nothin' can compare to a cold, cold touch
Let the rhythm of our hearts keep the beat
Let the passion and desire fire the heat
'Cause if I love too fast
I ain't gonna last, slow it down is all I ask
'Cause the slower the better, the better the feel
Rock to my rhythm 'cause my rhythm girl is real
(Slow it down)
Ooh, you're movin' too fast
(Slow it down)
Yeah, the longer it lasts
(Slow it down)
Yeah, let you're heart beat with mine
(Slow it down)
Yeah, let's take our time
Sittin' on your bed, in your head you look alone
Oh, let my love inside, my heart become your home
And let your spirit roam in the land of the free
While our vibrations blend, blinded in unity
Where the colors of the rainbow are up there in full flow
Hold on babe, I won't let go, no I'll never let you go
(Slow it down)
Yeah, you're movin' too fast
(Slow it down)
Yeah, if you want it to last
(Slow it down)
Yeah, let you're heart beat with mine
(Slow it down)
Ooh baby, let's take your time
(Slow it down)
Ooh, you're movin' too fast
(Slow it down)
Yeah, if you want it to last
(Slow it down)
Ooh, let you're heart beat with mine
(Slow it down)
Yeah baby, let's take our time
(Slow it down)
Girl, you're movin' too fast
(Slow it down)
Yeah, if you want it to last
(Slow it down)
Yeah, let you're heart beat with mine
(Slow it down)
Ooh baby, let's take your time
Slow it down, slow it down
Slow it down, slow it down
The East 17 song Slow it Down is about taking a step back in a relationship and slowing down the pace of love. The first verse advises the listener to calm down and take a break before it's too late. The second verse emphasizes the importance of taking one's time in love, and how moving too fast may cause the relationship to burn out quickly. The chorus urges the listener to slow down and feel the beating of their hearts together, taking their time with each other and appreciating each other's company.
The bridge of the song speaks about wanting to be close to someone, to let their love inside and make it their home. The lyrics encourage being open and allowing the listener's spirit to roam freely while blending their vibrations and becoming unified together. This song ultimately speaks to the importance of cherishing each moment in love and taking one's time to truly savor the experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Slow it down, slow it down
Calm down, take it easy, take a break or rest
Slow it down, slow it down
Before it's too late, take the weight off your chest
Yeah, you're movin' too fast
If this is your tempo, let go real fast
Yeah, the longer it lasts
The slower the better, the better the feel
Yeah, let you're heart beat with mine
Let the rhythm of our hearts keep the beat
Ooh, let's take our time
Rock to my rhythm 'cause my rhythm girl is real
Nothin' can compare to a cold, cold touch
The passion and desire fire the heat
'Cause if I love too fast
I ain't gonna last, slow it down is all I ask
Yeah, if you want it to last
Hold on babe, I won't let go, no I'll never let you go
Oh, let my love inside, my heart become your home
And let your spirit roam in the land of the free
Yeah, you're movin' too fast
If you want it to last
Girl, you're movin' too fast
Let us take this love of ours and slow it down
Ooh baby, let's take your time
Sittin' on your bed, in your head you look alone
Yeah, baby let's take our time
Blinded in unity, where the colors of the rainbow are up there in full flow
Slow it down, slow it down
Slow it down, slow it down
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANTHONY MICHAEL MORTIMER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ronandavid
(Slow it down slow, slow, slow, slow)
Ooh
Calm down take it easy
Take a break a rest
Before it's too late
Take the weight off ya chest
Because you're lovin' it 2 fast
2 fast, 2 fast
If this is ya tempo
Let go real fast
'Cause I ain't in np hurry
2 get nowhere - no don't move to fast
Take a little more care
'Cause I'm here, for your needs dear
Always around
So let us take this love of ours
And slow it down
Chorus:
Slow it down
Yeah don't move it so fast
Slow it down
Ooh 'cause the longer it lasts
Slow it down
Yeah let your heart beat with mine
Slow it down
Ooh let's take our time
Hush there ain't no rush
Nothing can compare to a cold, cold touch
Let the rhythm of our hearts
Keep the beat
Let the passion and desire
Fire the heat - 'cause if I love 2 fast
I ain't gonna last
Slow it down
Is all I ask
'Cause the slower the better
The better the feel
Rock 2 my rhythm
'Cause my rhythm girl is real
Chorus:...
Sittin' on ya bed in ya head
U look alone
Let my love inside
My heart become your home
Let your spirit roam in the land of the free
Where our vibrations
Blend in blinding unity
Where the colours of the rainbow
Are up there in full flow
Come on baby I wanna make love
No I'll never let you go
Chorus:...
Slow it down
Yeah you're moving too fast
Slow it down
Yeah if you want it to last
Slow it down
Yeah let your heart beat with mine
Slow it down
Ooh baby let's take our time...
@dublingirl6945
Tony Mortimer is an absolute legend ❤❤ his vocals rapping writing piano playing and Bass guitar are exceptional. He was the backbone of East 17. They just ain't the same without him. Have loved him since the age of 9 I'm 39 now and I still adore his work
@Zlervo
I've loved Tony since I was 12. This brings back memories ❤
@g.g386
He was the talent but Brian Harvey was exceptional vocalist live. The version with tee green of if I ever on the letting of steam tour was unreal. Especially being there when they done it live. Met them once and they are all nice guys. Tony could go back to band but for it to be properly East 17 they need Brians vocals. The two of them just worked together. It's a pity they couldn't get on.
@user-rf9dp7gi5e
Super Lied Typisch East 17 war ein großer Fan schade das sie sich später Trennten!
@Nadya13Shanchok
Love East 17 so much!!! 😍😍💖💖💖💖💖🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@scouseronthewirral
East 17’s 4th Single Slow It Down entered the UK chart on 4 April 1993, peaking at #13 on 18 April 1993.
@xsm5525
there's a reason tie-up beanies were only fashionable for about a year..
@sarahc3243
March 2022 and I still love listening to this ❤️
@knighty6988
Lyrics are even more fitting today than when Mortimer wrote it. BH vocal’s are fire 🔥
@marktaylor4116
I agree, all songs feel that way to me, like more relevant to our time. I'm gettin' it on CD an I only buy CD's where I like every song😂 🔥🔥