Slow Down
R.Kelly ft Sean Paul & Akon Lyrics
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How you intend to keep this goin when
Each night you fall
[?]
Anything you want she said
As long as you keep up she said
How am I supposed to keep this up alone
How am I supposed to keep this up alone
I wish you would slow down, slow down
There isn’t time to be your lies lets just get on with it
She’d love my mind if only I weren’t such an idiot.
Anything you want she said
As long as you keep up she said
But how am I supposed to keep this up alone
How am I supposed to keep this up alone
How am I supposed to keep this up alone
I wish you would slow down, slow down
Anything you want she said
As long as you keep up she said
But how am I supposed to keep this up alone
How am I supposed to keep this up alone
How am I supposed to keep this up alone
I wish you would slow down, slow down, slow down, slow down
The lyrics to "Slow Down" by R.Kelly ft Sean Paul & Akon express the struggles of maintaining a fast-paced and seemingly unsustainable lifestyle. The singer is questioning how he can keep up with the demands of his partner who promises him anything he wants as long as he keeps up with her. However, he recognizes that he cannot keep up with the speed of the relationship alone, and he wishes that his partner would slow down.
The line, "Each night you fall," could suggest that the partner is falling asleep or passing out from exhaustion, which shows the toll that their lifestyle is taking on them. The singer realizes that there is no time for lies, and he wishes he could slow down and enjoy the moment with his partner.
The line, "She'd love my mind if only I weren't such an idiot," shows that the singer may be sabotaging the relationship due to his own insecurities or shortcomings. He acknowledges that his partner would appreciate him more if he were not making mistakes or struggling to keep up with her.
Overall, the lyrics of "Slow Down" express the difficulties of maintaining a fast-paced lifestyle and the toll it can take on individuals and their relationships. The singer recognizes his own limitations and wishes for a slower pace to allow him to catch up and appreciate the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna know
I am curious and want to understand
How you intend to keep this goin when
I'm interested in how you plan to maintain this
Each night you fall
You seem to struggle every night
[?]
Unknown or unclear situation
Anything you want she said
She promises to fulfill any desire
As long as you keep up she said
She expects you to match her pace
But how am I supposed to keep this up alone
I'm uncertain how I'm supposed to manage this by myself
I wish you would slow down, slow down
I hope you can take it easy and not rush
There isn’t time to be your lies lets just get on with it
I don't have time for deception, let's move forward
She’d love my mind if only I weren’t such an idiot.
She would appreciate my intelligence if I wasn't so foolish
Anything you want she said
She repeats her promise to fulfill any desire
As long as you keep up she said
She reaffirms her expectation for me to match her pace
But how am I supposed to keep this up alone
I still don't know how I can handle this alone
I wish you would slow down, slow down, slow down, slow down
I continue to hope for a slower pace
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW BURROWS, CHRISTOPHER CAIN, KEITH MURRAY
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