One of the most popular African-American comedians of the late 1990s, TV star turned screen actor Jamie Foxx first became known for his many roles on Keenen Ivory Wayansβ long-running comedy variety show In Living Color. Since then, Foxx has played both raucous and sensitive nice-guy roles in a number of films, and earned particular acclaim for his portrayal of a talented but egotistical quarterback in Oliver Stoneβs Any Given Sunday.
Born Eric Bishop in the small town of Terrell, Texas, on December 13, 1967, Foxx was raised by his grandparents after his parents separated. He enjoyed a happy upbringing, going to church every day with his grandparents and excelling at everything from academics to music to football. During his teen years he had his first taste of the entertainment business as his churchβs choir director and music director, and also started his own R&B band. Foxx studied music while a student at the U.S. International University in San Diego; it was during his college days that he got his start as a stand-up comedian. Attending a comedy club one night with some friends, he was encouraged to take the stage and perform some impersonations, which proved incredibly popular with the audience. Foxxβs enthusiastic reception led to his decision to move to L.A. and pursue a comedy career. At the age of 22 he was hired for In Living Color, and he subsequently landed a recurring role on Charles Duttonβs sitcom Roc in 1985.
Foxx was ultimately given his own show in 1996; that same year, he appeared in a supporting role in The Truth About Cats and Dogs, which cast him as a friend of Ben Chaplin. He was also featured in the boxing satire The Great White Hype, and the following year he got star billing opposite fellow comedian Tommy Davidson in the poorly received comedy Booty Call. After playing a DJ in Ice Cubeβs The Players Club (1998), Foxx earned some of his best reviews to date for his role in Any Given Sunday (1999). He subsequently returned to straight comedy, starring in Antoine Fuquaβs crime comedy Bait as an ex-con trying to mend his ways, and as a man caught in a convenience stored robbery in Held Up.
In 2001, Foxx was given an opportunity to again flex the dramatic chops he displayed in Any Given Sunday with a role as Drew Bundi Brown in Michael Mannβs biopic Ali. Then, after a role in the barely seen 2003 Sylvester Stallone drama Shade, Foxx embarked on his busiest year yet. 2004 saw him star in no fewer than four films, the most noteworthy of them being the thriller Collateral. The tense summer flick not only saw Foxx again under the direction of Mann, but cast on an equal level with Hollywood uber-star Tom Cruise. His turn as a hapless cab driver who is forced into a menacing partnership slowly advancing Foxxβs dramatic screen presence, the role served as proof to many that his talents extended well beyond what many may have suspected. When it was announced shortly thereafter that Foxx would be donning the trademark sunglasses to essay the role of legendary blues pianist Ray Charles in Director Taylor Hackfordβs eagerly anticipated biopic Ray, it was only a matter of time before audiences found out how deep Foxxβs talents as an actor truly ran. So effective was Foxx in recreating Charlesβ unique style and unmistakable visage that many critics speculated an Oscar nomination may be in calling for the one-time funnyman turned dramatic powerhouse. When the star-studded evening in February did finally arrive and the envelope that would reveal the best actor of 2005 was breathlessly opened, Foxx did indeed take the prize β raising already stratospheric expectations regarding his future career to a fever pitch.
Foxx subverted expectations by capitalizing on his Oscar win with an R&B album that garnered respectable reviews and solid sales. He returned to films in the summer action flop Stealth β in a supporting role to would-be superstar Josh Lucas β and appeared as a leader of men in Sam Mendesβ Gulf War film Jarhead. In 2006 he reteamed with Michael Mann, starring as Tubbs in the big-screen adaptation of Miami Vice. Late in the year, he starred in the much-anticipated adaptation of the musical Dreamgirls, opposite fellow actor-musicians hyphenates Eddie Murphy and BeyoncΓ© Knowles. He is also known for his big leading role in Law Abiding Citizen.
Slow
Jamie Foxx Lyrics
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First you gotta step into this room (room, room, room)
Look into my eyes
I'ma look right into yours
Cut the lights off
But don't you close the door
Tonight I'm gonna make my hallways echo you (you, you)
Pull your jeans off
Oh baby take your time
Now turn around
As our bodies catch the mirror
Let me grind into the song
I'ma do you all night long
And now we go slow, slow, slow (you, you, you)
And now we go slow, slow, slow
Those other guys don't get it like I get it
Cause I'm with it, I get it
And they just wanna hit it
But I hear you, I pay attention
Not finished till you're finished
You're gonna get yours, I'ma get mine (i'ma get mine, I'ma get mine)
And I'ma take my time (time)
And wine my baby slow
Show me you like that slow,
Show me you like that slow
Show me you like that slow, slow, slow, slow slow
Show me you like that slow, slow slow slow slow
Baby I'ma do you till you lose your mind
Baby you're so, so freaking fine
Hey, I'ma do your body like a roller coaster
So hold on tight lay on my shoulder
And slowly but surely I'ma break that body like a cake
You're gonna sweat these sheets out
I'ma mess your hair up
And I'ma wild out on ya like I don't give a fuck
Until it's three o'clock, four o'clock, five o'clock six
And I gotta take my time with you
Cause your shit is the shit
And now we go slow, slow, slow (you, you, you)
And now we go slow, slow, slow
Those other guys don't get it like I get it
Cause I'm with it, I get it
And they just wanna hit it
But I hear you, I pay attention
Not finished till you're finished
You're gonna get yours, I'ma get mine (i'ma get mine, I'ma get mine)
And I'ma take my time (time)
And wine my baby slow
Show me you like that slow,
Show me you like that slow, slow slow slow slow
Show me you like that slow,
Show me you like that slow, slow slow slow slow
Oh
That's it here we go
Put my love in the air
If the curtains are open I don't care it's there upstairs
I can do home alone if it's there on the staircase
Baby let me make your day
In Jamie Foxx's song "Slow", the singer is clearly seducing his lover. He sings about wanting to do so much to them and insists that they have to step into his room. He wants them to look into his eyes, as he reciprocates the gesture, and then cut the lights off but not close the door. Jamie then promises to make his hallways echo with the sound of their lovemaking, and the message is clear that they will be in there all night long. He tells his lover to take their time as they both take their clothes off before they grind slowly into the song. They both go slow because what he has with them is special, unlike some others, all he wants to do is hit it. Jamie tells his lover that he pays attention to everything they like and won't finish until they are finished, and then it's time to wine his baby slow.
Jamie Foxx released the song "Slow" in 2015, the song was included in his 2015 album "Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses." The album also includes popular tracks such as "You Changed Me" featuring Chris Brown and "Like a Drum" featuring Wale. The album debuted at number 10 on the US Billboard 200 and number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Line by Line Meaning
There's so much that I wanna do, to you (you, you, you, you)
Expressing desire and eagerness to engage with the other person physically and intimately.
First you gotta step into this room (room, room, room)
Asking the other person to come inside and join them.
Look into my eyes
Asking the other person to establish eye contact.
I'ma look right into yours
Expressing a desire to maintain eye contact.
Cut the lights off
Turning off the lights for a sensual atmosphere.
But don't you close the door
Asking to leave the door open to create an inviting yet private atmosphere.
Tonight I'm gonna make my hallways echo you (you, you)
Suggesting their passion is going to be so intense and loud that it will resonate throughout the room.
I pull my shirt off
Beginning the physical intimacy.
Pull your jeans off
Asking the other person to undress as well.
Oh baby take your time
Encouraging the other person to not rush and savor the experience.
Now turn around
Asking the other person to turn around to begin the next step.
As our bodies catch the mirror
Noticing their reflections in the mirror and indulging in the sight.
Let me grind into the song
Moving their bodies to the music and enjoying the moment.
I'ma do you all night long
Suggesting the encounter will be a long-lasting and satisfying experience.
And now we go slow, slow, slow (you, you, you)
Slowing down the pace and taking their time to fully enjoy each other's embrace.
Those other guys don't get it like I get it
Comparing themselves favorably to other potential partners who may not be as attentive or passionate.
Cause I'm with it, I get it
Acknowledging their own understanding of the other person's wants and needs.
And they just wanna hit it
Implying that other potential partners may not have the same level of connection and desire.
But I hear you, I pay attention
Emphasizing the importance of communication and satisfying the other person's wants and needs.
Not finished till you're finished
Promising to focus on the other person's pleasure and not finishing too soon.
You're gonna get yours, I'ma get mine (i'ma get mine, I'ma get mine)
Ensuring a mutually satisfying experience.
And I'ma take my time (time)
Emphasizing that they will not rush this experience and will take their time to fully embrace it.
And wine my baby slow
Combining wine and slow movement to create a sensual image.
Show me you like that slow,
Asking the other person to express their satisfaction with their slow and passionate approach.
Baby I'ma do you till you lose your mind
Promising to be passionate and attentive to the other person's pleasure.
Baby you're so, so freaking fine
Expressing intense physical attraction.
Hey, I'ma do your body like a roller coaster
Comparing the experience to the excitement and twists and turns of a roller coaster ride.
So hold on tight lay on my shoulder
Asking the other person to hold on tight and find comfort in their embrace.
And slowly but surely I'ma break that body like a cake
Promising to be passionate and eventually wear out the other person.
You're gonna sweat these sheets out
Anticipating that the experience will be so intense, that it will cause them to sweat heavily.
I'ma mess your hair up
Indicating that the encounter will be wild and physically unkept.
And I'ma wild out on ya like I don't give a fuck
Promising to be uncontained and freely explore their fantasies.
Until it's three o'clock, four o'clock, five o'clock six
Suggesting the experience may continue well into the night.
And I gotta take my time with you
Reiterating their focus on fully savoring the experience with the other person.
Cause your shit is the shit
Complimenting the other person and their skills.
Oh
That's it here we go
Anticipating the start of a passionate and intimate encounter.
Put my love in the air
Expressing the passion and desire they are feeling.
If the curtains are open I don't care it's there upstairs
Displaying a lack of concern for privacy.
I can do home alone if it's there on the staircase
Suggesting their desire and passion would be strong enough to continue without the other person.
Baby let me make your day
Promising to create an unforgettable experience for the other person.
Lyrics Β© Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER A. STEWART, TERIUS YOUNGDELL NASH
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PhatDaaPhinest
2022 and this still hits π₯
Yolanda Sears
Ok!!!!
ElevatedWisdom
This is one of the greatest songs to make sweet, slow, passionate love to. βΆοΈ
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Igor Schimidt
How can he be so damn good as an actor and as a singer as well?!!
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That's that #BlackMagic ππ
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Thanks coming
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Skills