Take It Slow
Shawnna feat. Ludacris & Bobby Valentino Lyrics


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Play the song on the radio
Gotta let my baby know
When I get it, I'm a take control
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, if it get too fast

Look, I got the feelin' you been feinin' my body
I see us leaving the party, now tell me what you gon' do
Somebody told me you been thinkin' about me
And I been thinkin' it probably could be me on you

So come on, shawty, we could creep into the bed
Get into some more freaky shit
Then we could go back to the crib
Take a look at how I live, take a sip
Let me show you how deep it get

Now we could do it real fast, we could do it slow
I like it when he make it last 'till he gotta go
He like the way I move that ass then I make it poke out
Then smoked out the Jag then we on the roll

And took a ride down Lake Shore Drive, stay so high
Flippin' through the city, nigga ?
Stay so fly, I could take your guy
'Cause they know I got the bomb and that ain't no lie

Play the song on the radio
Gotta let my baby know
When I get it, I'm a take control
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, if it get too fast, I'm a

Play the song on the radio
Gotta let my baby know
When I get it, I'm a take control
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, if it get too fast, I'm a

Look, I think I really need time to breathe
Because I know what we doin' ain't right
And he be on me every time I see him
Because he know me and dude ain't tight

He wanna see me in the middle of the night
Wanna fuck in the middle of the fight
We break up to make up but when we make love
He suck and he nibble and he bite

But I know I gotta chill 'cause now I'm seein' that it's real
That my dude checkin' all the phone bills just still
I know you got a girl who be all off in your grill
She be checkin' through your pages, stalkin' all at the crib, damn

Should of known what the shit might do
Fuckin' with a nigga like who
Go on in the Brans
Switchin' lanes in the midnight blue
So ya please gotta

Play the song on the radio
Gotta let my baby know
When I get it, I'm a take control
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, if it get too fast, I'm a

Play the song on the radio
Gotta let my baby know
When I get it, I'm a take control
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, if it get too fast, I'm a

Luda, Ludacris don't play when it come to the sex
If it get too fast I'm a take it
A little slower, then speed it back up like Shaqille O'Neil
The back board, I'll break it

Take it, never fake it, shake it
Run around my house butt naked
If you throw it good enough
Big daddy might buy your ass a tennis bracelet

'Cause I got so much doe
I don't know what to do with it
Plus I got so much dro'
I roll it up and let you hit it

Lay back, way back, stay back
Like Puff take that, take that, take that
Young Bobby V and Ludacris and Shawnna
Will make you hit that playback
Like four times, I'll co-sign
You so fine, let me hit it one more time

'Cause I got that goody good
And I think I shouldy should
Pack ya with the woody wood
I'm just so hoody hood

Play the song on the radio
Gotta let my baby know
When I get it, I'm a take control
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, if it get too fast, I'm a

Play the song on the radio
Gotta let my baby know
When I get it, I'm a take control
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, if it get too fast, I'm a

Play the song on the radio
Gotta let my baby know
When I get it, I'm a take control
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If it get too fast, if it get too fast, I'm a

Play the song on the radio
Gotta let my baby know




When I get it, I'm a take control
If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Take It Slow" by Shawnna featuring Bobby Valentino & Ludacris describes a lustful relationship between lovers who are taking their time to enjoy each other's company while hiding from their partners. The song implies an affair between two individuals who are trying not to rush things, but to enjoy the physical pleasure they share while secretly hoping they could be together. The chorus line, "Play the song on the radio/Gotta let my baby know/When I get it I'ma take control/If it gets too fast, I'ma take it slow," shows that they are trying to enjoy their affair in the moment, but they are aware that it is not something that is meant to last.


Shawnna's verse suggests that she is already in a relationship, but that does not stop her from engaging in a secret affair. She is aware of the wrongness of their situation but still cannot control her attraction to her lover. Bobby Valentino's verse highlights the sexual aspect of the affair, stating that they can be fast or slow. Ludacris's verse indicates that he is in a position of power and can have any woman he wants, but he chooses to be with Shawnna.


Overall, "Take It Slow" is a song that talks about a secretive and scandalous love affair, highlighting the physical attraction and pleasure shared between the two parties.


Line by Line Meaning

Play the song on the radio
Start playing the song on the radio


Gotta let my baby know
I need to let my significant other know about the plan


When I get it, I'm a take control
I'll be in the driver's seat once we get started.


If it get too fast, I'm a take it slow
If things start moving too quickly, I'll slow it down.


Look, I got the feelin' you been feinin' my body
I can sense that you've been wanting me.


I see us leaving the party, now tell me what you gon' do
I imagine us leaving this party and wonder what you're going to do.


Somebody told me you been thinkin' about me
Someone told me you've been fantasizing about me.


And I been thinkin' it probably could be me on you
I've been thinking you may want to do something with me.


So come on, shawty, we could creep into the bed
Let's sneak into bed together.


Get into some more freaky shit
Let's engage in more provocative activities.


Then we could go back to the crib
Afterward, we can return to my home.


Take a look at how I live, take a sip
Check out my lifestyle and have a drink.


Let me show you how deep it get
Allow me to demonstrate how intense it can become.


Now we could do it real fast, we could do it slow
We can do it at any pace that you prefer.


I like it when he make it last 'till he gotta go
I enjoy when the encounter continues until it's time for him to leave.


He like the way I move that ass then I make it poke out
He's drawn to the way I move my behind, which causes it to protrude.


Then smoked out the Jag then we on the roll
Afterward, we would smoke marijuana in my Jaguar and drive around.


And took a ride down Lake Shore Drive, stay so high
We would ride down Lake Shore Drive while we were high.


Flippin' through the city, nigga ?
We'd cruise around the city.


Stay so fly, I could take your guy
I'm always in style, and could probably steal your man.


'Cause they know I got the bomb and that ain't no lie
They are aware that I have desirable qualities.


Look, I think I really need time to breathe
I believe that I require time to reflect


Because I know what we doin' ain't right
I'm aware that our actions are immoral.


And he be on me every time I see him
He's always bothering me when I'm near him.


Because he know me and dude ain't tight
Because he knows I'm not committed to my significant other.


He wanna see me in the middle of the night
He desires to see me during the night.


Wanna fuck in the middle of the fight
He desires to have sex during an argument.


We break up to make up but when we make love
Though we split up regularly, we make up when we have sex.


He suck and he nibble and he bite
He performs various sex acts on me.


But I know I gotta chill 'cause now I'm seein' that it's real
I need to calm down because I'm realizing the situation's seriousness.


That my dude checkin' all the phone bills just still
My boyfriend checks our phone bills even now.


I know you got a girl who be all off in your grill
I recognize that you have a female admirer who's always around you.


She be checkin' through your pages, stalkin' all at the crib, damn
She's scanning through your social media pages and always lurking at your place, bothering.


Should of known what the shit might do
I should have been aware of the potential consequences.


Fuckin' with a nigga like who
Being intimate with someone like him.


Go on in the Brans
Let's enter the car.


Switchin' lanes in the midnight blue
We're driving in the blue car and changing lanes.


So ya please gotta
Can you please…?


Luda, Ludacris don't play when it come to the sex
Ludacris doesn't take sex lightly.


If it get too fast I'm a take it
If things start moving too quickly, I'll slow us down.


A little slower, then speed it back up like Shaqille O'Neil
Slow the pace, and then speed up suddenly, like Shaquille O'Neal.


The back board, I'll break it
I'll have sex so passionately that it's like I'm breaking the backboard like in basketball.


Take it, never fake it, shake it
Take it like it is, never pretend, and shake your body.


Run around my house butt naked
Walk/run naked around my house.


If you throw it good enough
If you perform well enough


Big daddy might buy your ass a tennis bracelet
I'll reward you with a tennis bracelet if you win me over.


'Cause I got so much doe
I have a lot of money.


I don't know what to do with it
I don't know what to do with it all.


Plus I got so much dro'
I have a lot of marijuana.


I roll it up and let you hit it
I roll it up and let you smoke it.


Lay back, way back, stay back
Recline and relax.


Like Puff take that, take that, take that
Like Sean Combs says, take that, take that, take that.


Young Bobby V and Ludacris and Shawnna
Bobby V, Ludacris, and myself, Shawnna


Will make you hit that playback
We'll make you want to listen to the song again.


Like four times, I'll co-sign
I'll say yay to that, even four times.


You so fine, let me hit it one more time
You're so attractive; let me have sex with you once more.


'Cause I got that goody good
I have some really good stuff.


And I think I shouldy should
I think I probably should.


Pack ya with the woody wood
Give you an erection.


I'm just so hoody hood
I'm simply ghetto.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER BRIAN BRIDGES, TERRY CLAUDE LOVE, LEONARD ANDRE WILLIAMS, RASHAWNNA GUY

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Comments from YouTube:

@tinatee842

one of my fav songs by Shawnna,everyone blended perfectly 💚👑 💫

@aliciaellison8755

Man if she ever comes back these girls won’t stand a chance shawnna definitely that🔥🔥🔥

@frederick_711

This track was and still is soooo underrated!!!

@juney21

2023 anyone 🎉 😢

@qingcleosampson5842

😲😲😲😲 I have never heard Missy Elliott on here, yo I’m blown away

@WhosTheKid47

Damn this wasn’t as popular as I thought

@JanayDiamond

I 💝 this song since middle school. It is my jam.

@TheGlobalMisfit

Should've been a single....Definitely 05. Song is so raw!

@angie1dillard

Still the shit in 2021!!!

@blackgirlgreenthumb7095

I had this on repeat for like 4 years just finding out missy was on it 😮

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