Slow It Down
Emcee KB Lyrics


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“First one didn’t record, stupid, stupid, stupid”

(Chorus)
Slow it down
Nothing matters now all that matters if
If you can come around
Doesn’t matter how cause the clock it ticks
So slow it down
Tomorrow sucks but I’m here today
You can come around
You’re on my mind while I’m on my way

(Verse 1, Emcee KB)
Heaven knows where I might be
Hitch hiking through the gold coast
Soon all I am is my writing and the photos
Optimism I’m bad at that
But while we’re here in our habitat
You know we’re going back to back to back to back for real
We’ll make it a night to remember
It’s storming outside and its cold as December
I fill the bathtub and I got the rose pedals
We’re doing bad things and I’m doing it better
Better than ever before
Not in the studio but I’ll record
Clock hits four
We want more but we feel sore so we’ll

(Chorus)
Slow it down
Nothing matters now all that matters if
If you can come around
Doesn’t matter how cause the clock it ticks
So slow it down
Tomorrow sucks but I’m here today
You can come around
You’re on my mind while I’m on my way

(Verse 2, Pop Shuv’)
I like the way you think
I like the way you drink
Cheeks be rosy, I be nosy all up in yo shit
Today stays the same
Tomorrow masks my pain
Tonight we live while we’re young
So slow it down
Bpm around 35 but inside we feel alive
We feel alive
Can we quander
A wonder speck of dust that plunders
Galaxies kiss and tell
Watch us over as they judge and bless
She walks in with no dress
I want you in my bed but first

(Chorus)
Slow it down
Nothing matters now all that matters if
If you can come around
Doesn’t matter how cause the clock it ticks
So slow it down
Tomorrow sucks but I’m here today
You can come around
You’re on my mind while I’m on my way

“Yo some of ya’ll mighta’ noticed I only spit 12 bars
Here’s the last four bars
I pull up in a sports car
I don’t eat at 4 stars
I pull up in four cars
I pull up in five cars
I stay at five stars
I don’t eat at Five Guys, I eat at Burger Baron’s”

“What the fuck get the fuck out of the studio”
(laughter)





Emcee

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Emcee KB's song "Slow It Down" convey a sense of living in the present moment and cherishing the experiences and connections we have today. The line "First one didn’t record, stupid, stupid, stupid" suggests a frustration or regret about a missed opportunity or mistake in the past. It sets the tone for the rest of the song, emphasizing the importance of seizing the present and not dwelling on what cannot be changed.


In the chorus, the repeated phrase "Slow it down" serves as a reminder to take things at a slower pace, to appreciate the here and now. The lyrics acknowledge that tomorrow may not always be great, but being present in the moment and having someone you care about with you can make it meaningful. The line "You’re on my mind while I’m on my way" reveals the longing for a specific person, indicating that their presence or connection is a driving force in living in the now.


In the first verse, Emcee KB depicts a sense of adventure and unpredictability, suggesting a desire to explore and capture moments through writing and photography. The line "Not in the studio but I’ll record" could symbolize the act of documenting experiences or emotions beyond just music. The chorus is repeated thereafter, emphasizing the central theme of slowing down and appreciating the present.


In the second verse, Pop Shuv' expresses admiration for someone's mindset and drinking habits. The lyrics capture a desire to live in the moment, to experience life fully despite the pain that may come tomorrow. The mention of low BPM (beats per minute) suggests a slower rhythm, further emphasizing the importance of taking things at a leisurely pace and savoring each moment. The desire for a deeper connection with someone is hinted at, with the mention of wanting the person in bed, but the focus remains on appreciating the present before getting ahead of oneself.


Overall, "Slow It Down" encourages the listener to embrace the present moment, savoring the connections and experiences that are available today, rather than constantly looking towards the future or dwelling on the past.


Line by Line Meaning

First one didn’t record, stupid, stupid, stupid
I made a mistake by not recording the first take of the song, and I'm berating myself for it.


Slow it down
Let's take things at a slower pace.


Nothing matters now all that matters if
Nothing else is important at the moment except for one thing.


If you can come around
If you can be present or available.


Doesn’t matter how cause the clock it ticks
The method or way doesn't matter because time is passing.


So slow it down
Let's continue taking things at a slower pace.


Tomorrow sucks but I’m here today
The future might be unpleasant, but I'm focused on the present.


You can come around
You can be present or available as well.


You’re on my mind while I’m on my way
I'm thinking about you while I'm on my journey.


Heaven knows where I might be
I have no idea where I'll end up.


Hitch hiking through the gold coast
I'm traveling along the coastline by hitchhiking.


Soon all I am is my writing and the photos
In the near future, all I will have is my writing and the pictures I take.


Optimism I’m bad at that
I'm not good at being optimistic.


But while we’re here in our habitat
But while we're in our natural environment or surroundings.


You know we’re going back to back to back to back for real
You know we're going to continuously support each other.


We’ll make it a night to remember
We will ensure that tonight becomes memorable.


It’s storming outside and its cold as December
It's heavily raining and very cold outside.


I fill the bathtub and I got the rose pedals
I prepare the bathtub with rose petals.


We’re doing bad things and I’m doing it better
We're engaging in risky behavior, and I'm excelling at it.


Better than ever before
I'm performing better than I ever have.


Not in the studio but I’ll record
Even though I'm not in the recording studio, I'll still make music.


Clock hits four
It's four o'clock.


We want more but we feel sore so we’ll
We desire more, but we're exhausted, so we'll take a break.


I like the way you think
I admire your way of thinking.


I like the way you drink
I appreciate your drinking habits.


Cheeks be rosy, I be nosy all up in yo shit
Your cheeks are flushed, and I'm being curious about your affairs.


Today stays the same
Today will remain unchanged.


Tomorrow masks my pain
I use tomorrow as a way to hide or cover up my pain.


Tonight we live while we’re young
Tonight, we will embrace youthfulness and live fully.


Bpm around 35 but inside we feel alive
The beats per minute may be slow, but internally, we feel alive.


Can we quander
Can we waste or squander.


A wonder speck of dust that plunders
A small particle that creates chaos and destruction.


Galaxies kiss and tell
The galaxies share stories of their intimate encounters.


Watch us over as they judge and bless
They observe and make judgments or offer blessings upon us.


She walks in with no dress
She enters the room without wearing any clothes.


I want you in my bed but first
I desire you in my bed, but there's something we have to do first.


Yo some of ya’ll mighta’ noticed I only spit 12 bars
Some of you may have noticed that I only rapped 12 lines.


Here’s the last four bars
Now, here are the final four lines of my rap.


I pull up in a sports car
I arrive in a luxurious sports car.


I don’t eat at 4 stars
I don't dine at fancy, 4-star restaurants.


I pull up in four cars
I arrive with a convoy of four cars.


I pull up in five cars
I arrive with a fleet of five cars.


I stay at five stars
I choose to stay at prestigious, 5-star accommodations.


I don’t eat at Five Guys, I eat at Burger Baron’s
I prefer to eat at Burger Baron's rather than the popular restaurant chain Five Guys.


What the fuck get the fuck out of the studio
Expressing frustration and asking someone to leave the recording studio.




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