Slow It Down
Romeo Lyrics


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Its another R.O.

Play another slow jam
This time make it sweet
On a slow jam for my baby
And for me

Play another slow jam
This time make it sweet
On a slow jam for my baby
And for me

Imma set the mood right yea you know I got it bad
Turn out the lights turn on that Betty Pinagrass
I'm kissing and touchin been missin ya lovin
I'm here to discover everything we been discussin
You know I keep my ladies straight
A bubble bath then I light up a candle and turn on sum Baby Face
I wanna know like Joe how everything go
I play that R. Kelly keep it on the down low
Never mind all that talk you had wit your friends
This isn't the end of the world girl that boys the man
Don't worry about a thing you know I'm gon play it right
We can take our time and listen to Brian McKnight
I'll smooth it out see no tellin what's next
I got you twisted like you listenin to Keith Sweat
And I see us walkin hand-in-hand
Let me be your man and listen to slow jams

Play another slow jam
This time make it sweet
On a slow jam for my baby
And for me

Play another slow jam
This time make it sweet
On a slow jam for my baby
And for me

I been chasing this paper you know I had that hardest day
So I say lets get it one like Marvin Gay
Ain't no need to procrastinate for this satisfaction
Cause you get it any time like Janet Jackson
We gone be forever girl I give you what you dream
Lets stay together and grind tell smilin
I hear your in desperate need for what I'm packin
So I hope you breath again girl like Tony Praxton
And you know the way I'm feelin is plain to see
Lets take a private plan listen to Tina Marie
Steppin of the jet, be flyin coast to coast
You can be my super star like Luther Van Trost
Its some joy and pain we havin our days
But I never let you down like Frankie Beverly and Mace
And I see us walkin hand-in-hand
Let me be your man and listen to slow jams

Play another slow jam
This time make it sweet
On a slow jam for my baby
And for me

Play another slow jam
This time make it sweet
On a slow jam for my baby
And for me

See I was all alone I was feelin rather low I needed someone to
Get my spare time so I called you on the phone
To see if you were home but that's when you said
You where on your way you were finin for me
Play another slow jam
This time make it sweet
On a slow jam for my baby
And for me

Play another slow jam
This time make it sweet




On a slow jam for my baby
And for me

Overall Meaning

In Romeo's song "Slow It Down," he is requesting his lover to slow down the pace and make a romantic atmosphere for them. He wants to set the mood with a slow jam and make it sweet. He shows his eagerness to get involved with his lover as he's been missing her love. He wants to discover everything they have been discussing and promises to keep his lady satisfied. He intends to make her feel comfortable with a bubble bath, candles, and some Baby Face music. Romeo assures her that he will play it right and take it slow, as he wants to be with her for a long time. He promises to be her man and listen to slow jams together.


The song is a romantic track that portrays the desire to love and be loved. It speaks to the hearts of lovers who want to slow things down and enjoy each other's company. Romeo's lyrics capture the essence of what most couples feel at some point in their relationship, the need to slow down and spend quality time with each other. Through the song, slow jams become a metaphor for taking things slow in the relationship, living in the moment and enjoying each other's company.


Interestingly, Romeo samples several iconic R&B songs in the lyrics, including Joe's song "All The Things (Your Man Won't Do)," R. Kelly's song "Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)," Tony Braxton's "Breathe Again," Tina Marie's "Déjà vu," Janet Jackson's song "Anytime, Anyplace," Frankie Beverly and Maze's "Joy and Pain," and Luther Vandross's "Superstar." "Slow It Down" was one of the hit songs from Romeo's 2013 mixtape "A3: Angels and Demons." The song was a significant success for Romeo, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.


Line by Line Meaning

Play another slow jam
Requesting another slow, romantic song


This time make it sweet
Asking for a particularly sweet slow song


On a slow jam for my baby
Asking for a slow song to be dedicated to his loved one


And for me
Requesting a slow song for himself as well


Imma set the mood right yea you know I got it bad
He wants to create the perfect atmosphere for his loved one


Turn out the lights turn on that Betty Pinagrass
Suggesting to turn off the lights and play the music of Betty Pinagrass for a romantic ambiance


I'm kissing and touchin been missin ya lovin
He's been missing his loved one's affection and is showing his love physically


I'm here to discover everything we been discussin
He wants to explore and discover everything they talked about previously


You know I keep my ladies straight
He takes care of his loved ones


A bubble bath then I light up a candle and turn on sum Baby Face
Creating a relaxing environment by lighting candles and playing Baby Face music


I wanna know like Joe how everything go
Asking his loved one how things are going in their life


I play that R. Kelly keep it on the down low
They will keep their romantic relationship private


Never mind all that talk you had wit your friends
Ignoring what others might say about their relationship


This isn't the end of the world girl that boys the man
He's confident in the way he's treating his loved one and their relationship will continue to progress


Don't worry about a thing you know I'm gon play it right
Asking his loved one to trust him to do things right


We can take our time and listen to Brian McKnight
Taking their time and enjoying the romantic ambiance while listening to Brian McKnight music


I'll smooth it out see no tellin what's next
Trying to create a relaxed and smooth atmosphere and anticipating what could happen next


I got you twisted like you listenin to Keith Sweat
Making his loved one feel excited and a little bit overwhelmed like when listening to Keith Sweat music


And I see us walkin hand-in-hand
Visualizing a romantic stroll with his loved one


Let me be your man and listen to slow jams
Asking to be her partner and enjoy slow songs together


I been chasing this paper you know I had that hardest day
He's been working hard all day to make money


So I say lets get it one like Marvin Gay
Let's relax and enjoy like how Marvin Gay sang about it


Ain't no need to procrastinate for this satisfaction
There's no need to wait, let's enjoy the moment and be satisfied


Cause you get it any time like Janet Jackson
Emphasizing his loved one's availability and willingness to satisfy his desires like Janet Jackson's music


We gone be forever girl I give you what you dream
Promising to always be there for her and provide what she desires


Lets stay together and grind tell smilin
Let's endure challenges of life and work hard together until we reach success


I hear your in desperate need for what I'm packin
Understanding his loved one's desire and need for his physical attention


So I hope you breath again girl like Tony Praxton
He hopes to satisfy his loved one so much that she'll feel like she can breathe again, like the feeling of relief after listening to Toni Braxton's music


And you know the way I'm feelin is plain to see
His feelings for his loved one are obvious and clear


Lets take a private plan listen to Tina Marie
Suggesting to take a private plane and listen to Tina Marie's music for a more intimate, romantic time


Steppin of the jet, be flyin coast to coast
They will travel around the world, enjoying romantic moments together


You can be my super star like Luther Van Trost
Comparing his loved one to a superstar like Luther Vandross


Its some joy and pain we havin our days
Acknowledging that their relationship has its ups and downs


But I never let you down like Frankie Beverly and Mace
He'll always be there for his loved one, unlike how Frankie Beverly and Maze had a song called 'I Never Let You Down'


See I was all alone I was feelin rather low I needed someone to
He was feeling lonely and needed someone to spend time with


Get my spare time so I called you on the phone
He contacted his loved one to spend time with him


To see if you were home but that's when you said
Checking if his loved one was available


You where on your way you were finin for me
His loved one was already on the way to see him, showing her eagerness to be with him




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: PERCY ROMEO MILLER

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