Throughout his childhood, James would sing regularly, but never in public.[2] He eventually moved to New York where he was influenced by his aunt, a former singer for Prince.[3] His love for the album Purple Rain landed him in a studio at the age of 19.[3] His skills as a songwriter began with the song Portrait, leading up to a credit on the single Use Me by R&B singer Miguel[4] after forming a bond with him on MySpace.[5]
James performed in and around New York with artists such as Luke James and Wynter Gordon. In 2013 he released his first EP, a three-part entitled Coke, Jack and Cadillacs. Each part represented important themes in his life - first love, first drink, first car.[2] The WP featured songs that included A.D.I.D.A.S. and Pledge Allegiance. It also featured Asher Roth on the song Lisa.[6]
James signed with ByStorm Entertainment/RCA Records in 2015 and subsequently released Permission, his first single from a major record label, reaching #13 on the Adult R&B Songs chart.[1] His debut album, "ELDORADO" was released May 27, 2016. It debuted at #3 on the Billboard R&B albums chart
Burn Slow
Ro James Lyrics
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How you wanna feel?
Do you wanna it raw?
Do you want it real?
I'ma give it to ya
I'ma give it to ya real honest
Yeah
Roll in my sheets while we rolling paper
Trying to get you higher than them skrapers
Catching vibes, catching vapors
You should call in sick
You should call in favors
I promise
You ain't never had it like this before, no no
So don't you lie
Don't you tell me that you gotta go to work, baby
'Cause I can pay you for the whole week in bed
I just wanna get lost with you
That mean you belong to me
I wanna wake up
Waking up to you in the morning
It's better than sunrise
So we can keep the curtains closed
Just light a few more candles and burn em' slow
Baking up with you in the morning
Trying to get a little rewind (rewind, rewind)
'Cause I ain't really ready to let you go
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
Just light a few more candles and burn em' slow
Oh shit
Girl, that honey jack put us on our back
When we on our back we get back to that action
Pour up, pour up
And let us take another round down
So we can get in another round, yeah
I don't need no breakfast 'less it's you on my face
Then we wake and we bake
Waking up to you in the morning
It's better than sunrise
So we can keep the curtains closed
Just light a few more candles and burn em' slow, yeah yeah
Baking up with you in the morning
Trying to get a little rewind (rewind, rewind)
'Cause I ain't really ready to let you go
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
Just light a few more candles and burn em' slow
'Cause I ain't really ready to let you go
No, no, no, no, no
Then we wake and we bake
Waking up to you in the morning (you baby)
So we can keep the curtains closed
Keep em' closed
Let's burn, baby
Baking up with you in the morning
Rewind, rewind
I just wanna get lost with you
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
Just light a few more candles and burn em' slow
Oh, shit
The song "Burn Slow" by Ro James is a seductive and sultry R&B track that explores the desire for reckless abandon in a romantic relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer wants to explore a raw and authentic connection with their partner, a type of intimacy they claim the listener has never experienced before. The imagery of rolling in sheets and rolling paper suggests a carefree and ecstatic state, while the idea of getting lost with someone communicates a desire for complete surrender to the romance.
The chorus reinforces the sentiment that this connection is unique and irreplaceable, and the singer urges their partner to embrace the moment and stay in bed with them instead of prioritizing work or responsibilities. The repetition of "just light a few more candles and burn em' slow" reinforces the idea of taking things slowly and enjoying the moment. The bridge introduces the idea of alcohol and drugs enhancing the experience and culminates in a desire for waking and baking with the partner. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, underscoring the sense of urgency and the desire for a profound and undeniable connection.
Line by Line Meaning
How you wanna feel?
Ro James wants to know how his partner wants to feel.
Do you wanna it raw?
Ro James asks if his partner wants it unfiltered and true.
Do you want it real?
Ro James asks if his partner wants it raw and honest.
I'ma give it to ya
Ro James promises to give his partner what they want.
I'ma give it to ya real honest
Ro James promises to give his partner what they want in a raw and honest way.
You ain't never had it like this before
Ro James suggests that his partner has never experienced it the way he is going to give it to them.
Roll in my sheets while we rolling paper
Ro James wants to get intimate with his partner while smoking marijuana.
Trying to get you higher than them skrapers
Ro James wants to get his partner higher than the tall buildings (skyscraper) around them.
Catching vibes, catching vapors
Ro James and his partner are enjoying the moment and getting high.
You should call in sick
Ro James suggests that his partner call in sick so they can spend more time together.
You should call in favors
Ro James suggests that his partner asks for favors at work to spend more time with him.
So don't you lie
Ro James doesn't want his partner to lie to him.
Don't you tell me that you gotta go to work, baby
Ro James doesn't want his partner to use the excuse of going to work to leave.
'Cause I can pay you for the whole week in bed
Ro James suggests that he is willing to keep his partner in bed for a week by satisfying their needs.
I just wanna get lost with you
Ro James wants to enjoy the moment with his partner without any distractions or worries.
That mean you belong to me
Ro James wants to possess his partner in the intimate moment.
I wanna wake up
Ro James wants to wake up next to his partner.
Waking up to you in the morning
Ro James wants to wake up next to his partner in the morning.
It's better than sunrise
Waking up next to his partner is better than just witnessing a sunrise.
So we can keep the curtains closed
Ro James wants to maintain privacy by keeping the curtains closed.
Just light a few more candles and burn em' slow
Ro James wants to light more candles to set a romantic mood and take things slow.
Baking up with you in the morning
Ro James wants to wake and bake with his partner in the morning.
Trying to get a little rewind (rewind, rewind)
Ro James wants to enjoy the moment with his partner and relive it again.
'Cause I ain't really ready to let you go
Ro James doesn't want his partner to leave yet.
'Cause I ain't really ready to let you go
Ro James doesn't want his partner to leave yet.
Girl, that honey jack put us on our back
Ro James and his partner got drunk on honey jack and ended up on their backs.
When we on our back we get back to that action
Ro James and his partner get intimate when they are lying on their backs.
Pour up, pour up
Ro James asks his partner to pour more drinks.
And let us take another round down
Ro James and his partner want to take another round of alcohol to keep the moment going.
I don't need no breakfast 'less it's you on my face
Ro James doesn't need any breakfast unless his partner is on his face.
Then we wake and we bake
Ro James and his partner want to wake and bake together.
Let's burn, baby
Ro James wants to continue the moment with his partner.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ernest Clark, Keith Thomas, Kirk Lightburn, Marcos Enrique Palacios, Mark Pitts, Mykal Snoddy, Ro James, Ryan Maurice Toby
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Slim Kapone
man this dude just made me feel like I'm back in the 80's 90's days. this song sure send you into another world. keep this type of music coming
Bri Amor
The sensual essence that oozes from the beat to every vocal he produces, is pure and utter musical ecstasy!!!
Dj Air Alert
Your description of this, is life!!
Vaughn Trotman-Bey
Good love making music
citygurl29
I'm late to the party but this album is on repeat...I've been missing out. I was able to listen to it without skipping a single song which is rare these days. Tipping my hat to you sir.
Lateshia Childs
I dont listen to much mainstream music except Bruno Mars and Sam Smith. I see a lot of underrated artists have some great albums. I'm a fan of Anderdon Paak, Sebastian Mikael, Kevin Rosd, The Internet, this band called Tuxedo, Teyana Taylor, and a few more.
Dia Fowler
Every single time I hear another song by him I fall deeper in love with his style!
Dehjhunae Day
yes girl
Shawnta Mcdonald
Dia Fowler me too,thank.god for youtube cause radio dont play alot of his music. But i do love me some him.
Perseo
Seriously under-appreciated artist right here.