Slow
Reuben Reuel Lyrics


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Gotta get moving
I feel on fire
Met with many people
I’m what you desire
Can feel it right on my bones
I don’t have the time
To keep it going over
That ain’t my style
(hey!)
Who you playing for a fool?
Don’t you know you ain’t that cool (Hey!)
I don’t think you got me right
Cuz jealousy is not my type
Gotta go gotta go
Gotta go gotta go
Don’t you know don’t you know
You’re moving slow
Gotta go gotta go
Gotta go gotta go
Told you so told you so
Don’t move so slow
You’re moving slow
Don’t move so slow
You’re moving slow
Don’t move so slow
Gotta go gotta go
Gotta go gotta go
Don’t you know don’t you know
You’re moving slow
Gotta go gotta go
Gotta go gotta go
Told you so told you so
Don’t move so slow
Don’t forget about your needs
Know you got somewhere to be
I can’t be bothered to see
So don’t come crawling back to me
Gotta go gotta go
Gotta go gotta go
Don’t you know don’t you know
You’re moving slow
Gotta go gotta go
Gotta go gotta go
Told you so told you so
Don’t move so slow
You’re moving slow
Don’t move so slow




You’re moving slow
Don’t move so slow

Overall Meaning

In Reuben Reuel's song "Slow," the lyrics convey a sense of urgency and impatience with someone who is not keeping up or matching the singer's energy and pace. The song starts with the declaration of having to keep moving, feeling on fire, and meeting many people, which suggests a high level of energy and ambition. The singer proclaims to be what the other person desires, but they can sense that the other person is not reciprocating with the same level of enthusiasm and drive.


The lyrics express a frustration with the other person's lack of understanding or underestimation of the singer's coolness. The lines "Who you playing for a fool? Don't you know you ain't that cool?" suggest that the singer is questioning the other person's perception of themselves and their status. The singer emphasizes that they don't have the time to dwell on this and that it is not their style to prolong such interactions.


The chorus, repeating the lines "Gotta go gotta go, Don't you know don't you know, You're moving slow," reinforces the central theme of impatience and the need for the other person to catch up. The verse "Don't forget about your needs, Know you got somewhere to be, I can't be bothered to see, So don't come crawling back to me" indicates that the singer is not willing to wait or accommodate the other person's pace. They assert their independence and imply that the other person may regret not keeping up.


Overall, "Slow" portrays a sense of self-assuredness, assertiveness, and a desire to keep moving forward without being held back by those who cannot keep up or understand the singer's intensity.


Line by Line Meaning

Gotta get moving
I need to start taking action


I feel on fire
I feel extremely motivated and enthusiastic


Met with many people
I have encountered numerous individuals


I’m what you desire
I possess the qualities and attributes that you crave


Can feel it right on my bones
I have a strong sense of intuition and awareness


I don’t have the time
I am lacking the available time


To keep it going over
To continue dwelling on it


That ain’t my style
That is not the way I operate


(hey!)


Who you playing for a fool?
Who do you think you are deceiving?


Don’t you know you ain’t that cool (Hey!)
You should be aware that you're not as impressive as you think


I don’t think you got me right
I believe you have misunderstood me


Cuz jealousy is not my type
Because I am not inclined to feel jealousy


Gotta go gotta go
I must leave immediately


Don’t you know don’t you know
You should be aware, don't you understand?


You’re moving slow
You are progressing at a sluggish pace


Told you so told you so
I previously cautioned you about this


Don’t move so slow
Do not continue at such a lethargic speed


Don’t forget about your needs
Do not neglect your own requirements


Know you got somewhere to be
I understand that you have a specific destination


I can’t be bothered to see
I am not interested in witnessing


So don’t come crawling back to me
Therefore, do not seek my support or assistance




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Written by: Reuben Wilson

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