Slow It Down
Little Brother feat. Pete Rock Lyrics

This some grown man shit right here
This song is intended for mature audiences only

I'm trying to man up see what's really good with you
I'm trying to approach this situation like a gentleman and get to know you better

Gentleman's approach, not bring it hood to you
I don't want to be too aggressive, I want to remain respectful

Same things that you hear everyday like "Hey ma, hey boo, baby what's your name"
I don't want to sound like every other guy who approaches you with cheesy pickup lines

Please pull up a seat, I'm so glad you came
I'm genuinely interested in getting to know you and I'm happy you're here with me

My mother call me Thomas you can do the same
I prefer to be called by my real name and not by a nickname

Damn its so refreshing when you calling out my name Been Pooh for so long it doesn't sound the same
It feels good to be called by my real name, as I've been given a nickname for so long

My occupation rap and I make a little change
I'm a rapper and I make some money from it

I see you not impressed with what this life brings Finished school, got a job, girl do your thing
I understand that you may not be interested in my lifestyle and career, and that's okay. You have your own path and I respect that

It's a lot of independent women wanna be claimed Marry into money or marry into fame, or at least give birth to a check
There are many women who are looking for a man to take care of them financially, and I don't want to be with someone who only sees me as a means to a financial end

With all due respect lets two-step in the name of like Who says we gotta do the waltz all day and all night, it's like
Let's take things slow and get to know each other without any pressure or expectations. We don't have to follow society's rules about love and relationships

If love is not enough We don't have to rush Come around, I'll slow it down just you Lady you should be Right here next to me Come around, I'll slow it down just for you
If our feelings for each other aren't enough to make things work, that's okay. We don't have to rush into anything. I want you to feel comfortable and to take things slow with me

We can go to the movies I'll take you to the park and promise to have you home before the lights go out Steady asking you questions what your life about Oh and me, mine's everything I scribe about No doubt this my life and Dedicated to this witting sacrificing everything for it Wasted time I can't afford So if it ain't you/then you know I'm cooped up to the record..
Let's spend some time together and get to know each other better. I'm passionate about my music and writing, and I've sacrificed a lot for it. If we don't have a connection, I'll pour my energy into my work

I'll scoop you up in me Porshe, sike You know I got a Nissan That I'm still paying for, still got a lease on But it don't matter 'cause that ain't my aim to get you I got fame, but you know that just ain't the issue Because you're looking like a woman of virtue So well-rounded, no wonder your're in my circle And normally you probably wouldn't give me the time of day 'Cause Tay got rhymes, but no he ain't got time to waste
I may not have the most impressive car or financial stability, but I don't want you to be with me for those things. I'm interested in you as a person because you seem genuine and well-rounded. I don't want you to waste your time on me if we don't have a real connection

Sometimes I think I'm from another world (preach) When I'm trynna tell a woman just exactly where I stand that (aight) I want a girl, when I want a girl And when I don't want a girl, I want a girl who understands that And that's some hard shit to explain To a woman that's in love with you, it's a pitiful thing Until I had to figure That I don't wanna play around, but I don't wanna settle down And that's a man's dilemma, 'cause every man remembers How his daddy and his uncles did it 'Cause more than likely that's the way they're gonna do it I know it sound fucked up and most won't admit it But yo, I gotta face it 'cause I know I'm living through it 'Cause when the party stops and niggas get old And the chain and the cars and the houses get sold, and that Other side of the bed gets cold, you don't wanna be alone So girl I'm trynna hold you
Sometimes I feel like I have a hard time explaining my stance on relationships to women. I don't want to play games or lead people on, but I also don't want to settle down. It's a dilemma that many men face due to familial and societal expectations. I admit it's a difficult situation, but in the end, I don't want to end up alone. I want to hold onto the right person

Oh baby (Take it slow, take it slow, take it slow, take it slow) What you need to do is Take it slow with me Slow it down a little bit (Take it slow, take it slow, take it slow, take it slow) We don't have to rush into anything serious (Take it slow, take it slow, take it slow, take it slow) No we don't, take it from me (Take it slow, take it slow, take it slow, take it slow) My name is Percy and I make miracles if you take it slow with me baby (Take it slow, take it slow, take it slow, take it slow)
Let's take things slow and not rush into anything serious. I promise to make it worth your while if you give me a chance. My name is Percy and I can create something miraculous if you're patient with me