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
Slow Down
Ro James Lyrics
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But only in what I see
Was searching for the truth in something outside
But the truth did lie to me
Oh, we are chasing waterfalls
Drowning in the seas, we ain't used to
Trade light and a life you ain't used to
Everything you do coming back to you
Slow down, woo-hoo
Slow down (oh, baby)
Baby, don't rush a good thing
Slow down, woo-hoo
Slow down (oh, baby)
Baby, don't rush a good thing
Yeah, she love a Porsche
She love a Lambo, she love a Rambo (yeah)
On the road, living reckless (reckless)
And mama
She couldn't afford a car, name her daughter Alexis
Teslas, Vespas
She loves me 'cause I collect them (I'm a collector)
And I can't never tie her down
'Cause she can never slow, slow down, yeah
Slow down, woo-hoo
Slow down (oh, baby)
So baby, don't rush a good thing
Slow down, woo-hoo
Slow down (oh, baby)
Baby, don't rush a good thing
Ooh, baby (oh, my baby)
My baby (don't)
Slow down (you've got to slow it down)
Oh-oh (ooh, baby)
My baby (ooh, you gotta)
Sweet baby (slow it down)
To slow down (ooh)
Slow down, woo-hoo (oh, baby)
Slow down (oh, baby)
Baby, don't rush a good thing
Slow down, woo-hoo
Slow down (oh, baby)
Baby, don't rush a good thing
Slow, baby
(Don't you know that you're) my baby
(Don't you know that you're my baby?)
Slow down (slow down)
Oh, my baby
Sweet baby
Just slow down (don't you know that you're my baby?)
(Take your time on me)
In Ro James's "Slow Down," the artist speaks about the importance of taking things slow in a world that seems to move too fast. He starts by saying that he only believes in what he sees, not in what people tell him. Often, people search for truth outside themselves, but James states that the truth has lied to him. He adds that people chase after waterfalls and drown in seas they aren't used to. James also mentions trading a life where someone isn't used to light, but everything they do comes back to them. He then advises listeners to slow down and not rush a good thing.
James then relates these sentiments to a woman he admires. He describes her love for fancy cars like Porsches, Lambos, and even Rambo. She lives recklessly on the road, and James collects Teslas and Vespas, which she loves about him. However, she can never slow down, and he can't tie her down either. Again, James sings a refrain imploring her to slow down because she is his baby and advises the listener to take their time on him.
"Slow Down" is primarily an R&B ballad, but it features electronic elements that create a unique blend of sounds. The song has a chill and laid-back vibe that complements its overall message of taking things slow. The music features a pulsing beat that pairs perfectly with James's velvety vocals.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't believe in what they tell me
I only trust what I can see with my own eyes, not what others say
But only in what I see
I only believe in things that are evident to me
Was searching for the truth in something outside
I was looking for answers in things that were external to me
But the truth did lie to me
But I was deceived by what I thought was the truth
Oh, we are chasing waterfalls
We are pursuing unattainable goals
Drowning in the seas, we ain't used to
We are struggling in unfamiliar waters
Trade light and a life you ain't used to
We should choose a simpler way of life
Everything you do coming back to you
The consequences of our actions will catch up to us
Slow down, woo-hoo
Take it easy and relax
Baby, don't rush a good thing
Don't rush into something good too quickly
Yeah, she love a Porsche
She loves luxury and fast cars
She love a Lambo, she love a Rambo
She loves Lamborghinis and the idea of being tough like Rambo
On the road, living reckless
She enjoys living dangerously while driving
She couldn't afford a car, name her daughter Alexis
Her mother couldn't afford transportation, so she gave her daughter an aspirational name
Teslas, Vespas
She loves unique and expensive cars, even if they're not practical
She loves me 'cause I collect them
She loves me for my collection of exclusive cars
And I can't never tie her down
I can't control her or convince her to slow down
'Cause she can never slow, slow down, yeah
Because she can't relax or take things easy
Ooh, baby (oh, my baby)
My love
My baby (don't)
My love (don't)
Slow down (you've got to slow it down)
Relax and take it easy
Slow, baby
Take your time
Oh, my baby
My love
Sweet baby
My darling
Just slow down (don't you know that you're my baby?)
Take it easy and remember that you're mine
(Take your time on me)
Relax and take your time with me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jonathan Paul Keller, Josh Turner, Micah Davis, Oliver Taylor, Ronnie Tucker, Stacy Barthe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Love Ro James...bringing something different in a time when everyone sounds the same.
@jaemeegasaway1120
Always!
@flowristasongbird9002
Yes Indeed loving this refreshing to my ears
@AfricanJoint
Preach, sis!
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A lucky Daye collab would also be dope
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A collab with Masego! 😍😍😍🙌🏿
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I lov you❤️😍
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Yeesss