Slow Down
K.i.D. Mr. Man Lyrics

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[Wyclef (T.I.)]
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1,
We cry for peace (Uh huh)
But we live for war (You know I got that shot in the Chevy what it is?)
We ain't start the wire taps down in Baltimore (But I still slangin' bricks where I live)
Sometimes she love me, sometimes she love me not (Doin' 10 now my girl turning tricks at the crib)
But let check out his eyes, in the inner city Chi'
(Layin' down ASAP, e'erbody in the trap gettin' killed)

Evil lurks in the heavenly disguise (Tryin' to get the ruler all I need is about a mil)
I seen two birds crash into two New York giants (Bush still lyin', he don' never keep it real)
I wish Katrina spoke French at the quarter to New Orleans (Haha, but you'd a told her that)
But how we smoke French back, seduced this stone (Okay)
Told this is your death, please don't rain on my people

[Chorus]
Where'd the hope go, Where'd the hope (I don't know)
I see the whole world turn into a war-zone (What?)
Ain't no love in the city keep your vest on (G' that right)
Guns 'n roses welcome to the jungle
On the flip side (ay), she shakin' her back side (Shake it for me)
That's the only way tuition gon' come right
He got a crush on Mary Jane (Ay, Ay)
If you ain't got five on she ain't doing her thang (Come on, you know you need to)
Slow down, young girl
Keep it real hun, you gotta keep it real hun
Slow down somebody gon' crash (Come on, you know you need to)
Slow down (You know you need ta, ay ay)
Young girl (Okay)

[Wyclef (T.I.)]
If you livin in the street
You know your livin' free (And if you ain't you know your doin' time like me)
Thugs with the heat, are the coldest ones to meet (You can catch yourself a case get a fine do 3)
We flyin' high, but still can't touch the sky (But on conspiracy your doing ten at the least)
Everbody's a gangsta, but no-body wanna die (With all this snitchin' you might never see the streets
Nuclear testing, replacin' the SAT's (With all this going on why they worried about me)
Stem cell research there's another you another me
(I'm just hustling in the streets tryin' to flip a couple keys)
With what goes up, must come down, the laws of gravity
(I know I see it happen to my partner big neege, We miss ya shawty!)
To win at chess, you've got to trap the king (Ay)

[Chorus]

[T.I.]
E'erbody, know we gon' keep rollin'
When the police rollin', and your coke dealer told 'em what you been doing
Boy better slow down
Ay, Ay, Slowdown
Ay, Ay, You wanna show 'em that da dope keep coming
But if shit keep runnin' their mouth
Eye your stuck jacking coming for ya better slow down
Ay, Ay, Slow down, (e'ertime homeboy)
Slow down (start snitchin', homeboy), Ay Ay

[T.I. (Wyclef)]
Hey I remember get money (Get money)
All we do is get money (Get money)
'Til the feds raided the trap and took my (Thang) from me
Put me in a room alone, separated the click form me (Click from me)
Next thing you my lawyer said (My partner snitched on me) on me
Now ain't that a bitch homie, (They ain't have a thing on us)
Until you started telling now they talking big numbers
We could've split charges up, against five or six summer (Summers)
Instead you tryin' to talk telling so you could walk
How could you tell 'em who we sold told to?
E'erthing we bought
How we used to get in, all the way 'til we can ship it off?
(Who woulda thought?) Thought
Hey keep it pimpin', wait a minute (Whoa)
Ay keep it pimpin' wait a minute, ay

[Wyclef (T.I.)]
Where'd the hope go, Where'd the hope
I see the whole world turn into a war-zone
Ain't no love in the city keep your vest on (Ya)
Guns 'n roses welcome to the jungle (Ay, Ay)
On the flip side she shakin' her back side
That's the only way tuition gonna come right
He got a crush on Mary Jane
If you ain't got five on she ain't doing her thang (haha)
Slow down (Okay)
Young girl
Keep it real hun, you can keep it real hun
Slow down, somebody gon' crash (You know you need to)
Slow down, young girl (You know you we used to)
Keep it real hun, keep it real hun
Slow down

I'm gonna let my guitar do the talking now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Slow Down by Mr. Man, featuring Wyclef and T.I., tell a story of the struggles and challenges of life in the city. In the verses, the rappers touch on themes such as violence, war, love, death, conspiracy, and the ruthless street life. They highlight the contrast between the hopelessness and violence in the streets and the dreamy promises of a better future. The poets urge the listener to slow down and be mindful of their actions, while reflecting on the complex circumstances of life.

The chorus repeats the idea of slowing down, using the metaphor of a potential crash. The artists advise the listener to stay true to themselves and live an authentic life, one that is not driven solely by financial gain or external gratification. The bridge of the song features a guitar solo that adds an emotional depth to the lyrics and brings the message home.

Overall, Slow Down is a reflection of the state of the world and the harsh realities faced by many people, especially in urban communities. The song urges the listener to pause, reflect, and appreciate the moments of life while pushing on to make a better future.

Line by Line Meaning

10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1,
Countdown to a war zone.

We cry for peace (Uh huh) But we live for war (You know I got that shot in the Chevy what it is?) We ain't start the wire taps down in Baltimore (But I still slangin' bricks where I live) Sometimes she love me, sometimes she love me not (Doin' 10 now my girl turning tricks at the crib) But let check out his eyes, in the inner city Chi'
Contradictions in life and the prevalence of violence.

Where'd the hope go, Where'd the hope (I don't know) I see the whole world turn into a war-zone (What?) Ain't no love in the city keep your vest on (G' that right) Guns 'n roses welcome to the jungle
The loss of hope and the prevalence of violence in society.

On the flip side (ay), she shakin' her back side (Shake it for me) That's the only way tuition gon' come right He got a crush on Mary Jane (Ay, Ay) If you ain't got five on she ain't doing her thang (Come on, you know you need to) Slow down, young girl
The desperation of some individuals and the blurred lines of morality.

If you livin in the street You know your livin' free (And if you ain't you know your doin' time like me) Thugs with the heat, are the coldest ones to meet (You can catch yourself a case get a fine do 3) We flyin' high, but still can't touch the sky (But on conspiracy your doing ten at the least) Everbody's a gangsta, but no-body wanna die (With all this snitchin' you might never see the streets
The consequences of life in the streets and the fear of death or imprisonment.

Nuclear testing, replacin' the SAT's (With all this going on why they worried about me) Stem cell research there's another you another me (I'm just hustling in the streets tryin' to flip a couple keys) With what goes up, must come down, the laws of gravity (I know I see it happen to my partner big neege, We miss ya shawty!) To win at chess, you've got to trap the king (Ay)
The irony of societal priorities and the inevitability of consequences.

E'erbody, know we gon' keep rollin' When the police rollin', and your coke dealer told 'em what you been doing Boy better slow down Ay, Ay, Slowdown Ay, Ay, You wanna show 'em that da dope keep coming But if shit keep runnin' their mouth Eye your stuck jacking coming for ya better slow down Ay, Ay, Slow down, (e'ertime homeboy) Slow down (start snitchin', homeboy), Ay Ay
The consequences of illegal activities and the importance of discretion.

Hey I remember get money (Get money) All we do is get money (Get money) 'Til the feds raided the trap and took my (Thang) from me Put me in a room alone, separated the click form me (Click from me) Next thing you my lawyer said (My partner snitched on me) on me
The harsh realities of illegal activities and their consequences.

Keep it real hun, you gotta keep it real hun Slow down somebody gon' crash (Come on, you know you need to) Slow down (You know you need ta, ay ay) Young girl (Okay)
Advice to be cautious and the importance of staying true to oneself.

Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC , Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JERRY DUPLESSIS, RYAN TOBY, WYCLEF JEAN

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