The band, fronted by Mary Davis, was initially famous for the post-disco hit "Take Your Time (Do It Right)" in 1979. In 1982, they joined forces with then-new production team Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, who went on to craft a string of R&B hits for the group, including "Just Be Good to Me", "Tell Me If You Still Care", "Borrowed Love", and "The Finest".
The Jam/Lewis produced SOS Band hits are notable for popularizing the use of the Roland TR-808 drum machine (and its distinctive cowbell sound) in popular music. The group continues to tour and perform to this day.
The song "Just Be Good to Me" was remixed by Beats International (Aka Norman Cook or Fatboy Slim) the song made its way to UK number one single as "Dub Be Good To Me". The song was reworked with the bassline to the Clash's "Guns of Brixton".
Take Your time
S.O.S Band Lyrics
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Let's do it
Let's do it
Let's do it
[Incomprehensible], baby
Let's do it
Take your time
[Incomprehensible]
Come on, baby
Let's do it
Take your time
Let's do it
You know you ought to slow down
You been working too hard and that's a fact
Sit back and relax a while
Take some time to laugh and smile
Lay your heavy load down
So we can stop and kick back
It seems we never take the time to do
All the things we want to, yeah
Now, baby we can do it
Take the time, do it right
We can do it, baby
Do it tonight
Baby, we can do it
Take the time, do it right
We can do it, baby
Do it tonight
Baby, we can do it
Take the time, do it right
We can do it, baby
Do it tonight
Baby, we can do it
Take the time, do it right
We can do it, baby
Do it tonight
The love I feel for you
You feel for me
One life is all we have to live
Our love is all we have to give, yeah
There are so many things for us
To do and see, yeah
Let's take some time to be alone
Lock the door pull out the phone, yeah
And baby we can do it
Take the time, do it right
We can do it, baby
Do it tonight
Baby, we can do it
Take the time, do it right
We can do it, baby
Do it tonight
Baby we can do it
Take the time, do it right
We can do it, baby
Do it tonight
Baby, we can do it
Take the time, do it right
We can do it, baby
Do it tonight
Take your time
Take the time
Take the time
Take the time
Take your time
Take your time
Take your time
Take your time
Ooh baby, take your time
If it takes all night
You can do it, you can do it
You can do it, alright
You can do it, you can do it
To the early morning light
You can do it, come on baby
You can do it all night
Take your time, come on baby
Let's do it tonight
Take your time, baby
And take all night
You can do it, you can do it
Come on let's do it, do it right
Take your time, ooh baby
Come on let's do, let's do, let's do
Don't mind, ooh baby
You can do it, do it right
Take your time, let's do it
If it takes all night
Come on baby let's do it
To the early morning light
Let's do it, let's do it
Let's do it, do it right
Come on baby let's do it
If it takes all night
Come on baby, let's do it
Let's do it, do it right
Come on honey let's do it
If it takes all night
Let's do it, let's do it
Let's do it, do it right
Come on baby let's do it
If it takes all night
Come on honey, let's do it
Let's do it tonight
We can do it, we can do it
Let's do it, do it right
Baby we can do it
Take the time, do it right
We can do it, baby
Do it tonight
Baby we can do it
Take the time, do it right
We can do it, baby
Do it tonight
Baby we can do it
Take the time, do it right
We can do it, baby
Do it tonight
Baby we can do it
Take the time, do it right
We can do it, baby
Do it tonight
Baby we can do it
Take the time, do it right
We can do it, baby
Do it tonight
Baby we can do it
Take the time, do it right
We can do it, baby
The lyrics of S.O.S Band's song "Take Your Time" encourages listeners to take a break from their busy and hectic lives and spend time with their loved ones. The song suggests that people work too hard and do not take the time to enjoy life's simple pleasures. It asks them to relax, laugh, smile, and enjoy each other's company. The repeated phrase "Let's do it" encourages listeners to take action and enjoy life.
The lyrics also emphasize the importance of love and relationships. It suggests that love is the most important thing in life and should be cherished. It talks about the love that the singer feels for their partner and encourages them to spend time together doing things that they both enjoy.
In summary, the song is a call to action to slow down, relax, and spend time with loved ones. It emphasizes the importance of love and relationships and encourages listeners to take action and enjoy life.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's do it
Encouragement to take action.
[Incomprehensible], baby
Mumbled phrase that does not contribute to the overall meaning of the song.
Take your time
Advice to slow down and relax.
Come on, baby
Encouragement to join in the activity.
You know you ought to slow down
Suggestion to take a break from hard work.
You been working too hard and that's a fact
Acknowledgement of excessive workload.
Sit back and relax a while
Advice to take it easy for a bit.
Take some time to laugh and smile
Advice to find pleasure in life.
Lay your heavy load down
Advice to put aside burdens and take a break.
So we can stop and kick back
Explanation of the reason for taking a break.
It seems we never take the time to do
Observation that people tend to neglect important activities.
All the things we want to, yeah
Reiteration of the neglected activities.
Now, baby we can do it
Encouragement to engage in the neglected activities.
Take the time, do it right
Advice to do it carefully and with intention.
The love I feel for you
Expression of affection for the listener.
You feel for me
Assumption that the listener reciprocates the affection.
One life is all we have to live
Reminder of the limited time available for enjoying life.
Our love is all we have to give, yeah
Assertion that love is the most important aspect of life.
There are so many things for us
Recognition of the many opportunities available.
To do and see, yeah
Acknowledgement of the abundance of experiences.
Let's take some time to be alone
Advice to prioritize intimate time with the listener.
Lock the door pull out the phone, yeah
Suggestion to create a private space for the intimate time.
And baby we can do it
Encouragement to engage in intimate activities.
Take your time, do it right
Advice to proceed with the intimate activities carefully and attentively.
Take the time
Reiteration of the advice to proceed carefully and attentively.
Ooh baby, take your time
Erotic suggestion to prolong the intimate time.
If it takes all night
Willingness to engage in intimate activities for an extended period.
You can do it, you can do it
Confidence in the listener's ability to engage in intimate activities.
To the early morning light
Implicit acknowledgement that the intimate activities will continue until dawn.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HAROLD LEE CLAYTON, SIGIDI BASHIR ABDULLAH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Let's do it
Let's do it
Oh
Let's do it
Baby
Take your time
Let's do it
Come on, Baby
Oh
Let's do it
Baby
Take your time
Let's do it
You know you ought to slow down
You been working too hard
And that's a fact
Sit back and relax a while
Take some time to laugh and smile
Lay your heavy load down
So we can stop and kick back
It seems we never take the time to do
All the things we want to, yeah
Now, Baby we can do it
Take the time
Do it right
We can do it, baby
Do it tonight
Baby, we can do it
Take the time
Do it right
We can do it, baby
Do it tonight
The love I feel for you
You feel for me
One life is all we have to live
Our love is all we have to give, yeah
There are so many things
For us to do and see
Let's take some time to be alone
Lock the door
Pull out the phone, yeah
And baby we can do it
Take the time
Do it right
We can do it, baby
Do it tonight
Baby, we can do it
Take the time
Do it right
We can do it, baby
Do it tonight
Baby we can do it
Take the time
Do it right
We can do it, baby
Do it tonight
Baby, we can do it
Take the time
Do it right
We can do it, baby
Do it tonight
Take your time
Take the time
Take the time...
@fernandoburgos9418
If you are listening to this you are a “legend”.
@SassyKaren68
I’m still here in 2024!!! ❤
@GRayan67
@@SassyKaren68 I just woke up and my playlist reached this. I gave it a try and its a W 🔥🔥🔥
@lorenmalachino8884
Yes lord When music was real..
@devonzoller-fo2rc
I’m 29 years old and I love this era of music 🎶 ☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️
@71666kdb
Saturday afternoons-Cleaning your house, watching 'Soul Train', washing your car, dancin' at the BBQ, family reunions! This brings back great memories! TAKE YOUR TIME!
@joesinsky7334
SOULTRAINIS GREAT,STILLL WATCHING
@garyt5582
Those were the days!!!
@slicksnewonenow
Notice how The Powers That Be have sneakily eliminated ALL OF these things?
We've let it happen... But not enough of us have noticed it yet.
@jimicmore1895
Hi Summer 13yrs later, it's summer time (not officially), you still listening 😊