Then, two days before Beyonce arrived for her European gigs, Shawn got another call-up. He hot-tailed it up to Sheffield and wowed 15,000 Bootylicious fans with his fresh-cut gleam, impromptu dance routines and self-penned R&B.
After the Beyoncé tour, Shawn came to a decision. He needed a shift in musical direction. “At the end of the tour I realised that I liked listening to R&B pop but it wasn’t what I wanted to do. I wanted to be a leader, wanted to be different.” A fortuitous meeting with Brixton’s Mr Dan (man behind Kylie’s smash hit ‘Slow’) in a record shop was the answer. “We had a ritual – every morning we’d go to the cafe, fill our stomachs and then talk music.” Debut Single ‘Slow It Down’ was inspired by the choppy, scratchy guitar sounds of late ‘70s reggae and Shawn’s dad, who records under the name Dixie Peach, had a few hits on the Jah Tubby’s label. The result is tricked-out R&B, full of submerged electronic flicks and bass flashes.
Signed to Major label EMI for a 5 album deal, Shawn’s debut LP, 'Dreamworld', features fresh new songs "Clap Ur Hands (I Can Make You A Star)" and "U Better Believe it" as well as a song that showcases the singer’s star potential to full effect. Titled "Keep Me From The Rain", it’s an old-school, man-and-his-piano number which Shawn believes is the song that got him signed. “People think it’s a love song,” he says, “and it can be, but it shouts out to anyone who’s ever felt alone. I grew up without my father around and it touches on that.” As well as songs, style and pure talent, the album is bubbling with Shawn’s trademark slant on things.
Music, music, all day long. He’s been playing piano since he was four and has now taken up guitar. “I’m gonna be getting all [Jimi Hendrix] on everybody.” In case you hadn’t guessed, he’s a born performer. A stint at West London youth-produced TV station YCTV helped hone his behind-the-scenes skills, but it’s centrestage where he really shines. “Every time I perform it’s like the first time or the last time I’m ever gonna sing the song. I want to connect one to one with the audience. I want to bring my songs to life.” So fresh, so clean – so Shawn Emanuel.
Slow It Down
Shawn Emanuel Lyrics
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U've been here
All night long
Standing here
On ur own
It's not like u aint got attention from
Other guys
Don't tell me that's
I saw u here
The other night
Dancing to this song
PRE-CHORUS:
I asked u once before
I will only ask once more
CHORUS:
In ur mind just
Slow it down
I know this beats a lil fast, but still u can
Grind it down
I know u got imagination, girl u should
Slow it down
Let's bring it back to the old days when we would
Grind it down, down, down
VERSE2:
Damn u know how to work it
Makin me work to earn it
What else can I do to get u too
Dance wid me
The music jumpin
But we can jus improvise and
Make it about u and me
PRE-CHORUS:
I asked u once before
I will only ask once more
CHORUS:
In ur mind just
Slow it down
I know this beats a lil fast, but still u can
Grind it down
I know u got imagination, girl u should
Slow it down
Let's bring it back to the old days when we would
Grind it down, down, down
In ur mind just
Slow it down
I know this beats a lil fast, but still u can
Grind it down
I know u got imagination, girl u should
Slow it down
Let's bring it back to the old days when we would
Grind it down, down, down
BRIDGE:
Girl there's nutting more I can do
Nutting more I can say
I've layed it on the line
Do u want me to walk or stay?
I don't understand why it's so hard
I only want a bit of ur time
Im going through all this
Cause I jus wanna dance wid u
INSTRUMENTAL BREAK:
CHORUS:
In ur mind just
Slow it down
I know this beats a lil fast, but still u can
Grind it down
I know u got imagination, girl u should
Slow it down
Let's bring it back to the old days when we would
Grind it down, down, down
In ur mind just
Slow it down
I know this beats a lil fast, but still u can
Grind it down
I know u got imagination, girl u should
Slow it down
Let's bring it back to the old days when we would
Grind it down, down, down
The lyrics of Shawn Emanuel's Slow It Down are about a guy trying to convince a girl to dance with him. He sees her standing on her own, getting attention from other guys but not dancing. He asks her to slow down her thoughts and just enjoy the beat, suggesting that they can still grind down the beat even if it's fast. He praises the girl's imagination and encourages her to bring it back to the old days where they can just dance freely. The second verse compliments the girl's dancing skills and asks what else he can do to get her to dance with him. The bridge then reveals the guy's frustration in trying to get the girl's attention and offers to stay if she wants him around.
The song's message is about being in the moment, enjoying music, and letting go of any inhibitions. It's also about the importance of communication and making sure both people are on the same page. The upbeat tempo and electronic sounds can make the listener feel like dancing and having fun. The lyrics could also be interpreted as a metaphor for a relationship, where the guy is encouraging the girl to let go and have fun, while acknowledging his own efforts in making it work.
Line by Line Meaning
U've been here
I have noticed that you have been present here for a long time
All night long
You have been standing here all night without any break
Standing here
You are standing alone without any company
On ur own
You don't have anyone to dance or enjoy with
It's not like u aint got attention from
You have caught the attention of other guys
Other guys
There are other men who are interested in you
Don't tell me that's
I don't believe that's all you are looking for
What ur like
I don't think that's the real you
I saw u here
I have seen you in this place before
The other night
I saw you dancing to this song recently
I asked u once before
I have previously asked you for a dance
I will only ask once more
I want to dance with you again, but only ask once more
In ur mind just
Please think about it carefully and calmly
Slow it down
Let's take it slow and enjoy the moment
I know this beats a lil fast, but still u can
The music is fast-paced, but we can still slow it down
Grind it down
We can dance closely and intimately
I know u got imagination, girl u should
I know you are creative and should express it
Let's bring it back to the old days when we would
Let's remember the good old days and dance like we used to
Down, down, down
Dance closely and move in rhythm together
Damn u know how to work it
You know how to move your body well
Makin me work to earn it
You are making me put in effort to get close to you
What else can I do to get u too
What else can I do to get you to dance with me
Dance wid me
Let's dance together
The music jumpin
The music is energetic and lively
But we can jus improvise and
We can find our own moves and rhythm
Make it about u and me
Let's make this dance about you and me having fun together
Girl there's nutting more I can do
I have done everything I can to convince you
Nutting more I can say
I have expressed all my feelings and emotions
I've layed it on the line
I have been honest and straightforward with you
Do u want me to walk or stay?
Do you want me to leave or stay with you
I don't understand why it's so hard
I don't understand why it's difficult to dance with me
I only want a bit of ur time
I only want to spend some time dancing with you
Im going through all this
I am making an effort to dance with you
Cause I jus wanna dance wid u
Because I just want to dance with you
Contributed by Callie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Marco
was this pre teeth sorting when he looked like he could peel wallpaper off with his teeth
G.I.D.Z
Flipping heckkkkk 😭😭😭
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