Slow Down
Fat Joe/Young Jeezy Lyrics


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It took a keys and Jay-Z to get this city poppin' now
Rob base Snoop Dogg to get it rockin' now
Big money talking, Mayweather, Paquiao
Gucci soft up cause he cant hard top it now
Now what you boys got a death wish
I beat a mothafucka' uglier than precious
Real nigga, you can find me where the x is
Whippin' in the kitchen, both hands ambidextrous
Recession got the hood pushin' more than time clocks
So I dropped a hundred in the streets I don't buy stocks
Tell a little mothafucka' get his shine pa
Good fellas hood fellas living on my block
Nigga got a problem, I solve em (solve 'em)
A couple keys yes nigga we'll rob em (rob 'em)
Got tha 9 milli in my pants, case you niggas wanna dance
Leave a mothafucka' shakin' like Harlem (Harlem)

I said we came in this bitch tonight to murder things
We gonna leave this bitch tonight a murder scene
In black from head to toe we murder clean
Do you know the name of the click that murder teams
What's up?
(Ha Ha) Slow down son you killin' 'em
(Ha Ha) Slow down son you killin' 'em
(Ha Ha) Slow down son you killin' 'em
(Ha Ha) Slow down son you killin' 'em

Always on that flow shit
Jeezy Montana
Cocaine capital
That would be Atlanta
One triple O where I'm from
That's a homo
Nigga catch ya slippin' where I'm from
That's a
Next up a homicide
Ain't nobody seens shit
Wake up to a homicide,
Ain't nobody dreams to
Welcome to the home of the
Home invasion
D-E-A like to raid,
You might get your home raided
Went up in it it l
Ike a halfback from the Raiders
Bring a half mac
Anything for that paper
2 door phantom
Avatar blue though
Parked outta space shit
We call that bitch Pluto
Grown living legend
In the hood I'm a hero,
On that minute fourteen
Like a guitar hero
Came a long way
From that toilet bowl white though
But I'm a be alright though

I said we came in this bitch tonight to murder things
We gonna leave this bitch tonight a murder scene
In black from head to toe we murder clean
Do you know the name of the click that murder teams
What's up?
(Ha Ha) Slow down son you killin' 'em
(Ha Ha) Slow down son you killin' 'em
(Ha Ha) Slow down son you killin' 'em
(Ha Ha) Slow down son you killin' 'em

Always on my hard shit, joey Viagra
Pull up make em car sick, abracadabra
Presto magic, Bugatti's on the scene
Party's all around me like its gotti on the scene
Your money N-B-A N-F-L all legal
My niggas on the block going hard pumpin' diesel
However do you want it
Joe stay blunted
I gets off but the hoe stay on it
This is my castle but it ain't white though
Ice so bright shit shine like a light show
This my life yo go get yours bitch
Ball till we fall till the drugs hit the ball pit
Cocaine cowboys that's my thing
Do it for my niggas locked down in the bing in the state
In the Fed pen my name rings
I don't need your respect the streets crowned me King

I said we came in this bitch tonight to murder things
We gonna leave this bitch tonight a murder scene
In black from head to toe we murder clean
Do you know the name of the click that murder teams
What's up?
(Ha Ha) Slow down son you killin' 'em
(Ha Ha) Slow down son you killin' 'em




(Ha Ha) Slow down son you killin' 'em
(Ha Ha) Slow down son you killin' 'em

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fat Joe/Young Jeezy's song Slow Down are predominantly focused on the power and success that comes with being involved in the music and entertainment industry in America. The lyrics start by referring to the success that has been achieved by Jay-Z and Snoop Dogg in the past, but then move on to focus on the power and influence that money can buy, with mentions of boxers Mayweather and Paquiao, and also clothing brand Gucci. The following verses discuss the harsh realities of living in poor neighbourhoods and the desperation that can drive people to deal drugs and become involved in crime. There are also references to violence and murder, with the artists positioning themselves as being tough and capable of handling any situations that might arise. Throughout the song, there is a sense of pride at the success that the artists have achieved and a warning to others not to try and mess with them.


One of the interesting things about Slow Down is that it features a heavy sample from the popular 80s track It Takes Two by Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock. This sample is used throughout the track and helps to give the song a catchy and upbeat vibe. Another interesting fact about the song is that it features guest appearances from both Jay-Z and DJ Khaled, both of whom are major figures in the music industry. Slow Down was produced by Scoop DeVille, who has worked with a number of high-profile artists over the years, including Kendrick Lamar and Snoop Dogg. The song was released as a single in 2010 and was included on Fat Joe's album The Darkside Vol. 1.


In terms of chords, the song features a relatively simple 4-chord progression that is played throughout. The chords used are Em7, G, D, and A, with the song following a typical verse-chorus-verse-chorus structure. Overall, Slow Down is a powerful and energetic track that showcases the talents of some of the biggest names in hip hop. While the lyrics may be controversial and divisive, there is no denying the impact that this song has had on the genre and the wider music industry.


Line by Line Meaning

It took a keys and Jay-Z to get this city poppin' now
The city's music scene only became popular after some successful musicians brought attention to it.


Rob base Snoop Dogg to get it rockin' now
Now that the city has a music scene, more musicians are joining in to create exciting new songs.


Big money talking, Mayweather, Paquiao
Wealthy individuals like Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have a lot of influence and can make things happen.


Gucci soft up cause he cant hard top it now
A higher-end brand, Gucci, is struggling to keep up with the competition and has lost its edge.


Now what you boys got a death wish
What are these guys thinking, putting themselves in dangerous situations?


I beat a mothafucka' uglier than precious
I am not afraid to fight someone and can beat them so badly they will look worse than the character Precious.


Real nigga, you can find me where the x is
I am a genuine guy and you can always find me where the illegal activity happens.


Whippin' in the kitchen, both hands ambidextrous
I am skilled enough to cook in the kitchen and can use both hands equally well.


Recession got the hood pushin' more than time clocks
Due to financial troubles, people in the neighborhood are working harder than ever.


So I dropped a hundred in the streets I don't buy stocks
Instead of investing in stocks, I spend my money directly in the streets.


Tell a little mothafucka' get his shine pa
Tell that guy to step up and show me what he's got.


Good fellas hood fellas living on my block
Both upstanding citizens and criminals live in my neighborhood.


Nigga got a problem, I solve em (solve 'em)
If someone has a problem, I am the one to turn to for help.


A couple keys yes nigga we'll rob em (rob 'em)
We are willing to take on any job, even robbing someone for their money.


Got tha 9 milli in my pants, case you niggas wanna dance
I am prepared to defend myself with a gun if someone tries to attack me.


Leave a mothafucka' shakin' like Harlem (Harlem)
My actions will scare someone so much they will be shaking, just like the area of Harlem.


I said we came in this bitch tonight to murder things
We are here tonight to dominate and succeed in everything we do.


We gonna leave this bitch tonight a murder scene
When we are done, everyone will know we were here and we achieved our goals.


In black from head to toe we murder clean
We may be dressed in all black, but we look good and stylish while doing it.


Do you know the name of the click that murder teams
Can you guess who we are and what kind of success we will have?


(Ha Ha) Slow down son you killin' 'em
You are doing so well that you need to take a break and slow down.


Always on that flow shit
I am always working creatively and innovatively.


Jeezy Montana
I am mixing Jeezy's name with the title of the famous movie Scarface.


Cocaine capital
The city is famous for its high production and sale of cocaine.


That would be Atlanta
The city is Atlanta.


One triple O where I'm from
Street number 1000 is significant and where I come from.


That's a homo
That is not cool or acceptable in my culture.


Nigga catch ya slippin' where I'm from
Be careful in my hometown because people are out to get you.


That's a next up a homicide
A fight could quickly become a lethal fight that ends in someone's death.


Ain't nobody seens shit
Despite this violence, no one will be willing to come forward as a witness.


Wake up to a homicide,
Starting the day off with sad news of another death in the neighborhood.


Ain't nobody dreams to
No one dreams to wake up to such sad news.


Welcome to the home of the
Welcome to the city that has the most violence.


Home invasion
An increasing number of violent crimes are happening in homes in the neighborhood.


D-E-A like to raid,
The Drug Enforcement Administration is particularly interested in the area and is conducting more raids recently.


You might get your home raided
Your safe place, your home, is not safe from the possibility of being raided and searched by the authorities.


Went up in it, like a halfback from the Raiders
The authorities went into the house abruptly and unexpectedly, just like a football player charging up the field.


Bring a half mac
Bring a semi-automatic gun.


Anything for that paper
Take any risk necessary to get money.


2 door phantom
A two-door luxurious car, the Rolls-Royce Phantom, is part of my extravagant lifestyle.


Avatar blue though
The car is an unusual blue that stands out.


Parked outta space shit
Parked in a way that everyone has to notice, as if the car is out of this world.


We call that bitch Pluto
The car is so special it's named after the dwarf planet Pluto.


Grown living legend
I am an admired and respected person that has lived through many challenges and experiences.


In the hood I'm a hero,
I am looked up to and admired by the people in the neighborhood.


On that minute fourteen
I am focused and dedicated, just like the popular video game Guitar Hero.


Like a guitar hero
I am a master of my craft and will continue to succeed.


Came a long way
I started off from humble beginnings and worked hard to get where I am today.


From that toilet bowl white though
I am referring to a drug that starts off as a powdery white substance, which I no longer need to depend on.


But I'm a be alright though
Despite everything, I know I will always be okay.


Always on my hard shit, joey Viagra
I am always focused on my goals and never let anything get in my way, just like the erectile dysfunction medication Viagra never lets you down.


Pull up make em car sick, abracadabra
I pull up in such an impressive way that people might experience motion sickness, and it's like magic how I do it.


Presto magic, Bugatti's on the scene
Suddenly, I am there, popping up with an exclusive and luxurious car, a Bugatti.


Party's all around me like its gotti on the scene
People gather around me when I am out because they know I am the man, similar to the party following John Gotti.


Your money N-B-A N-F-L all legal
Your wealth is legally earned through your success in sports like the NBA or NFL.


My niggas on the block going hard pumpin' diesel
My friends and associates are working hard and pushing illegal drugs to make money.


However do you want it
You can have it any way you like it, as long as you are paying for it.


Joe stay blunted
I enjoy smoking weed.


I get off but the hoe stay on it
I may finish quickly, but the woman continues to enjoy herself.


This is my castle but it ain't white though
My home is a luxurious palace, but it is not like white castle, a popular fast-food chain.


Ice so bright shit shine like a light show
The diamonds in my jewelry are so shiny they look like the lights in a spectacular performance.


This my life yo go get yours bitch
This is my life and my success, you need to go out and find your own accomplishments.


Ball till we fall till the drugs hit the ball pit
We will continue to work hard and enjoy ourselves until we no longer can, until drugs take over our lives.


Cocaine cowboys that's my thing
I have experience and success with dealing cocaine and continue to profit from it.


Do it for my niggas locked down in the bing in the state
I am doing all of this for my friends who are currently in prison serving time.


In the Fed pen my name rings
Even among federal prisoners, my name is well known and respected.


I don't need your respect the streets crowned me King
I am not concerned about your opinions or admiration, the people in the streets have already crowned me as their leader.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSEPH CARTAGENA, ROMEO BERESFORD, JAY JENKINS, ELIJAH MOLINA, HECTOR RUBEN DELGADO, CARON WHEELER, SIMON LAW, PAUL ANDREW HOOPER

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@TyroneCash-ci2ok

This song is bananas!! Jeezy killed the hook!!! πŸ‘πŸΏ

@dinganiasari9703

I'm glad to have grown up in a time when Hip Hop was in it's primeπŸ’―
2022 and we still bumping to classics

@ace_gamer12

For sure

@jaybandz997

2019 who lising?!

@erikdiaz8341

Still bumping in 2019 and beyond

@Romdixon

How did I forget this banger! I feel ashamed. πŸ˜±πŸ€―πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ

@johnye2210

Smh πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ

@kennethhunt5980

Omm❗❗❗

@tharathaidude2571

Still can't believe they didn't get Dmx and Nas on this.

@kennethhunt5980

After ALL these years right❓❗

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