Tresvant sang lead on many of the New Edition lead singles including "Candy Girl", "Cool It Now" and "If It Isn't Love". Tresvant led the group from 1983 to 1989.
Despite the success of groupmates Bobby Brown, Bell Biv DeVoe, and Johnny Gill, Tresvant was cautious about his own solo career. Signing to MCA Records, Tresvant let his apprehension be known in several interviews.
Nevertheless, well-known producers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis were confident in his abilities after having worked with him on the album Heart Break. They wrote the song "Sensitivity" for him which hit #1 on the R&B charts, #4 on the Hot 100 and it went gold. His self-titled album released shortly after in 1990 and went platinum as well, topping the R&B charts. The album scored two more hits with "Stone Cold Gentleman" reaching #3 on the R&B charts and "Do What I Gotta Do" which reached #2.
Tresvant appeared in the movie House Party 2 in 1991 and the play, "The Man Of Her Dreams" in 2002. In 1993, he released his second album, It's Goin' Down. The album gave Tresvant greater involvement as he produced many of the tracks himself. However, perhaps due to limited promotion, the album failed to perform commercially as well as the debut.
On September 18, 2004, he married Amber Serrano.
Ralph's third solo album, Rizz Wa Faire, was released March 7, 2006. The first single from the album was "My Homegirl".
Slow Down
Ralph Tresvant Lyrics
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You're gonna have to
(Slow down) ow!
Oooo yeah!
You feel that
(Slow down)
Do you mind
Would you mind
Can we, can we baby ohh
(I love when you say, I love when you say)
(Slow down) slow it down, slow the movement baby oooh
(I love when you say, I love when you say)
(I love when you say, slow down) baby baby please
Keep it there
All i wanna do (i love when you say, i love when you say, slow down)
Heyyy (i love when you say)
Ohhh (i love when you say)
Oooo (i love when you say, slow it down) slow it down baby
(I love when you say, I love when you say) slow it down baby
(I love when you say, i love when you say) just do it for me
(I love when you say) slow it downnn
(I love when you say) i like when we
(I love when you say, slow down)i like when we, come on... i like when we come on, when we oooooo
Slow it down, girl
Keep it right there
Oh, ooo
Ahh honey
Ohh yeaahh
(Slow it down baby)
Ahh yeaaahh
The song "Slow Down" by Ralph Tresvant is a smooth R&B love ballad that urges his lover to slow down their intimacy. The song has a velvety melody that complements Ralph's silky voice. The lyrics of the song are very straightforward - Ralph wants his partner to slow the pace of their intimacy. He asks his lover to wait a minute and take their time, indicating that there is no need to rush their physical connection. He repeats the phrase "Slow down" throughout the song, emphasizing his desire to take things easy.
The song "Slow Down" by Ralph Tresvant is undoubtedly an ode to the art of lovemaking. Ralph is known for his sultry and seductive vocals, and this song is no different. The lyrics of the song also hint at a sense of control and a desire to savor every moment of passion. The song highlights the importance of taking things slow and enjoying the moment. It's a classic love song that perfectly captures the feeling of a romantic encounter.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait a minute baby
Hold on a sec, my dear
You're gonna have to (Slow down) ow!
You need to calm down and slow your pace
Oooo yeah!
I'm enjoying this moment with you
You feel that (Slow down)
You're moving too fast, take it easy
Do you mind
May I ask
Would you mind Slow it down, girl
Could you please lower the tempo, my lady
Can we, can we baby ohh
Let's slow down together, darling
(I love when you say, I love when you say) (Slow down) slow it down, slow the movement baby oooh
I adore it when you tell me to take it easy, my love. Let's go at a relaxed pace, oh yeah
(I love when you say, I love when you say) (I love when you say, slow down) baby baby please
It's precious to me when you ask me to slow down, my dear. Please, my love
Keep it there All i wanna do (i love when you say, i love when you say, slow down)
Stay right where you are, all I want is to continue moving slowly, as you asked me to
Heyyy (i love when you say)
Oh yes, I appreciate it when you request this of me
Ohhh (i love when you say)
I adore hearing you say this
Oooo (i love when you say, slow it down) slow it down baby
I find it charming when you ask me to take it easy, my dear. Let's slow down
(I love when you say, I love when you say) slow it down baby
I genuinely enjoy when you request that we slow down, my love
(I love when you say, i love when you say) just do it for me
Please do this for me, I appreciate it
(I love when you say) slow it downnn
You know I enjoy it when you ask me to slow down
(I love when you say) i like when we
I find it delightful when we
(I love when you say, slow down)i like when we, come on... i like when we come on, when we oooooo
It pleases me when you ask us to slow down, let's keep moving forward slowly, oh yeah
Slow it down, girl
Lower the pace, my lady
Keep it right there
Stay where you are
Oh, ooo
Oh
Ahh honey
Oh my dear
Ohh yeaahh
Oh yeah
(Slow it down baby)
Please lower the tempo, my love
Ahh yeaaahh
Oh yes
Contributed by Penelope D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.