Slow Motion
Johnny Williams Lyrics


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All right
Let's try it in slow motion
Yes, baby
Make it last a little longer
Ah, darling
Let's start in slow motion
Yeah, baby
Make it last a little longer
Stronger, longer, stronger

Baby, don't haste make waste
And your good loving is best too good to waste
I want you to understand me
That making love can be a specialty
And, baby
I need your love
I want your love
I need your love
Right now

Let's do it in slow motion
Yes, darling
Make it last a little longer
Ah, baby
Let's do it in slow motion
Yes, darling
Make it last a little longer
Stronger, longer, stronger

Baby, when you put your lips on mine
Don't turn them back too fast, no, no
I said, kiss me, squeeze me, let me know you need me
Let's try to make our love last, yeah
And, baby
I need your love
I want your love
I need your love
Right now

Let's do it in slow motion
Yes, darling
Make it last a little longer
Ah, baby
Let's try it in slow motion
Yes, darling
Make it last a little longer
Stronger, longer, stronger

Baby, come on, let's do it, let's do it
Let's do it in slow motion baby, yeah
Make it all right, make it all night
Make it all right if it takes all night
Yes, do it, do it in slow motion, in slow motion

Slow motion, slow, slow, slow, slow, slow motion
It's slow motion, don't lose it, don't lose the groove
Don't lose it baby, don't lose the groove




You, know I like it, yeah, yeah
You know exactly the way I like it baby, alright, in slow motion

Overall Meaning

The song Slow Motion Part 1 by Johnny Williams is an ode to the beauty and sensuality of slowing things down. The singer implores his lover to take their time, to savor the moment, to stretch out the pleasure for as long as possible. The repetition of the phrase "make it last a little longer" reinforces the idea of lingering, of not rushing to the conclusion. The singer advises his lover not to "haste make waste" and reminds her that "making love can be a specialty," emphasizing the importance of taking care and putting in the effort to create something exceptional.


The singer's desire for slow motion is reinforced by the song's rhythm, which has a dreamy, languorous quality. The use of soulful horns and a steady, insistent beat evoke a feeling of luxuriousness and indulgence. The singer's earnestness and sincerity make it clear that this is not just about physical pleasure, but also about emotional connection and intimacy. All in all, Slow Motion Part 1 is a passionate plea for the kind of love that takes its time and savors every moment.


Line by Line Meaning

All right
Let's do this


Let's try it in slow motion
Let's take it slow


Yes, baby
I'm ready for you


Make it last a little longer
Let's savor this moment


Ah, darling
You're everything to me


Let's start in slow motion
Let's ease into this


Yeah, baby
I'm feeling it


Stronger, longer, stronger
This love is getting stronger


Baby, don't haste make waste
Let's not rush things


And your good loving is best too good to waste
Our love is too precious to waste


I want you to understand me
Let's be on the same page


That making love can be a specialty
This is an art form


And, baby
You're everything to me


I need your love
I can't live without you


I want your love
I long for you


Right now
In this moment


Baby, when you put your lips on mine
Kiss me deeply


Don't turn them back too fast, no, no
Savor it


I said, kiss me, squeeze me, let me know you need me
Show me your love


Let's try to make our love last, yeah
Let's prolong this feeling


Baby
My love


Come on, let's do it, let's do it
Let's make love


Make it all right, make it all night
Let's enjoy this moment


Make it all right if it takes all night
We can do this all night


Yes, do it, do it in slow motion, in slow motion
Let's take it slow


Slow motion, slow, slow, slow, slow, slow motion
We'll take our time


It's slow motion, don't lose it, don't lose the groove
Don't lose this feeling


Don't lose it baby, don't lose the groove
Don't lose the moment


You, know I like it, yeah, yeah
This is perfect


You know exactly the way I like it baby, alright, in slow motion
We're in sync




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENNETH GAMBLE, KENNY GAMBLE, LEON HUFF

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@jaylene.turner6524

Written by
Kenny Gamble
and
Leon Huff
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Lead Vocals:

Johnny Williams
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Background Vocals:

Johnny Williams

Kenny Gamble

Leon Huff

Bunny Sigler
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Instrumentation:

Leon Huff and
MFSB
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Arranger and
Conductor:

Bobby Martin
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Produced by
Kenny Gamble
and
Leon Huff
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Year:

1973
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Album:

From Philly With Love



All comments from YouTube:

@montewilliams9635

That was my father. He passed on in 1986. I miss him

@ethelstevenslove3165

Monte Williams; Our sincere condolences to you in loss of your dear Father, legendary Soulful Singer Johnny Williams......I hadn't heard this song in years until I heard on the Radio last Saturday weekend.....I remember seeing your Father on Soul Train performing this song..... Very soulful singer he was....May he rest peacefully in GOD'S care......

@pain4791

@@ethelstevenslove3165 this is my mother father as well i was trying to reach @ monte williams but never got a reply !

@ethelstevenslove3165

@@pain4791;
Hello, that's nice...... My sincere condolences to you loss of a great legendary Soulful Singer and Musician.....I remember this song......May Johnny Williams rest peacefully in GOD'S loving care 🎈🎈🎈🎈

@stephaniecarter5087

Sorry i didnt get to see him my mother use to date your father for a short time in 1977 and your father helped my mother get back home to her mother funeral she was murdered and your father was so nice i remember him and as you can see he was stylish great voice and handsome.

@stephaniecarter5087

May Johnny Williams rest in peace. Were is he buried?

@montewilliams9635

Thanks to all who keeps my father's music alive. I can always watch him or hear his voice whenever I think about him because of technology...... Johnny (Immortal) Williams!

@rayharris173

Hey is your mother name betty?

@gina72916

This song was an early Soul Train favorite!

@FrederickKimble-1958

Great .

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