Raven has also lent her voice to the animated series Kim Possible, for the character Monique and films such as Disney‘s Tinker Bell. Raven-Symoné also owns a "how-to" video website, Raven-Symoné Presents.
Slow Down
Raven-Symoné Lyrics
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You're not ready now
Slow down
You're not ready now
I know what's on your mind and you know it just ain't right
And I don't wanna see you ruin, ruin your life
See I know what you're going through
And I know what you wanna do
And I hope that I can help you change your mind cause you got nothing but time
(CHORUS)
You better slow down
You're not ready now
You better slow down
You're not ready now
You better slow down
How can I make this clear to you
That it's just not the thing to do
And I hope that I can help you choose (choose)
(BRIDGE)
You know that there's a wrong and right
So why don't you you make the choice and figure out
And I hope that I can help you change your mind cause you got nothing but time
(REPEAT CHORUS)
I know you thinking that you're ready, ready, ready (ready)
But just remember that you're still a young lady
Cause you got nothing but time on your side
Girl, you got the rest of your life
(Why you thinking that i'm tryna change your meal)
But this is something that I just gotta do
(And I hope I can change your mind)
Oh yeah, cause you've got nothing but time
You better slow it down cause you're not ready now (you're not ready now)
You better slow it down cause you're not ready now
No, you're not ready now, you better slow it down
No, you're not ready now, you better slow it down
(ENDING VERSE)
I know what's on your mind you better (think about it, think about it)
You know it just ain't right you better (think about it, think about it)
Going through your life you better (think about it, think about it)
Before you pay the price, you better think twice
(REPEAT ENDING VERSE)
You better slow down
You better slow down
You better slow down
You better slow down, you're not ready now
You better slow down
You better slowdown, you're not ready now
You better slow down
Raven-Symoné's song Slow Down is a plea of caution from an older and wiser person to someone who is younger and rushing into things. The lyrics go "Slow down, you're not ready now" and are repeated throughout the song. The message is clear - that rushing into something without the proper preparation can have serious consequences. The singer knows that the person she is speaking to has something on their mind that she knows is not right, and she wants to help them avoid ruining their life.
The bridge of the song is about the singer's empathy for the person she is speaking to, and how she hopes that she can help them change their mind because they have nothing but time. The chorus is a warning to slow down and that they are not ready for what they are about to do. The singer hopes that she can help the person make the right choice.
The ending verse is a reminder that the person has the rest of their life ahead of them, and that they should think twice before rushing into anything. The song has a slow and steady tone to reinforce the message to take things slow and not rush into things.
Line by Line Meaning
Slow down
Take your time and be patient
You're not ready now
You are not prepared for what comes next
I know what's on your mind and you know it just ain't right
I know what you are thinking about and it is not a good idea
And I don't wanna see you ruin, ruin your life
I do not want to witness your life fall apart
How can I make this clear to you
How can I communicate this effectively so that you understand?
That it's just not the thing to do
That is not the right choice to make
And I hope that I can help you choose (choose)
I hope that I can assist you in making a better decision
You know that there's a wrong and right
You are aware that there are both good and bad options
So why don't you you make the choice and figure out
Why don't you make your own decision and come to a conclusion?
I know you thinking that you're ready, ready, ready (ready)
I know you believe you are prepared for what comes next
But just remember that you're still a young lady
But do not forget that you are still young and have more to experience
Cause you got nothing but time on your side
Because you have a lot of time ahead of you
Girl, you got the rest of your life
You have your entire life left to live
I know what's on your mind you better (think about it, think about it)
I am aware of what you are considering, so you should think about it carefully
You know it just ain't right you better (think about it, think about it)
You are aware that it is not correct, so think about it carefully
Going through your life you better (think about it, think about it)
When you are moving through your life, think carefully
Before you pay the price, you better think twice
Consider the consequences before you make a decision
Contributed by Luke M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Amber.Nakeia
My fav from this album, followed by Bounce and Best Friends. Listening to this is so nostalgic! 1999; what a time to be alive man ☺️