Marley was born in Kingston, Jamaica to Cedella Marley and David Minto, and raised in Miami, Florida.[1][2] Growing up, he taught himself to play the piano, drums, guitar, and bass.[3]
In 2015, he released his first single, "Cry to Me", and a second single called "Life" under the Tuff Gong label. He later signed with Blue Mountain Music, and joined his uncles Damian and Stephen on their Catch a Fire tour.
In early 2016, he was featured in a Gap 1969 Denim campaign.
In early 2017, Skip Marley signed to Island Records. Island's President and CEO, David Massey, called Marley's talent "extraordinary", adding that "his music reflects what the world needs right now." Marley released his debut single under Island Records, "Lions", in February 2017.
Slow Down
Skip Marley Lyrics
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Girl, let me love you
Darling, I care
I care for you
More than my own self
Darling, I'll share
I'll share with you
Said we can have just one night
Or we can one whole life
If we play it cool, yeah
We can have that one thing
Or we can have everything
If our hearts are true
Girl, slow down
Girl, let me love you
Darling, slow down
Let me get to know you
Baby, I've been fantasizing
Just looking in your eyes
You know I'm looking for more
And you're what I've been praying for
This kind of love don't come around like this
I'm not one to play around like this
It's so real
And I love how it feels, I
Love it when we slowly sway
I love it when we think the same thing
I love the way we move
The way we move
We can have every night, yeah
We can have every day
Ooh, I want you too
I need you
Darling, slow down (slow down, slow down)
Let me love you, girl (let me love)
Slow down (slow down, slow down)
Let me get to know you
I wanna see you tomorrow
Not just the thrill of today
Don't let our love just be borrowed, no
This is the choice that we take
Girl, slow down
Why don't ya, don't ya, don't ya?
Let me love you (I need you, you, you)
Darling, slow down (slow down)
Let me get to know you
(Let me get to know you)
Hey, we can have just one night
Or we can have one whole life
If we play it cool
Cool (so cool, oh)
We can have that one thing
(We can have that one thing)
We can have everything
(We can have everything)
If our hearts are true
(Slow down)
(Slow, slow down, slow down)
The song "Slow Down" by Skip Marley is a love song that speaks to the desire to take things slow in a relationship. The first verse speaks to the deep care and concern that the singer has for their partner, acknowledging that they care more for her than they do for themselves. The second verse speaks to the singer's hopes and dreams for the relationship, stating that they have been fantasizing about the person and believe that she is what they have been praying for. The chorus then urges the person to "slow down" and let the singer love them, so that they can get to know each other and build something meaningful.
The song's lyrics highlight a sense of urgency and impatience for the relationship to move forward, but also a recognition that taking things slow is crucial in building something lasting. The bridge emphasizes this point, stating that they can either have a moment or a lifetime together, but that their hearts must be true in order to make it work. The repeated refrain to "slow down" is a plea for the person to take their time and not rush into things, so that they can build something solid and true.
Overall, the song is a testament to the power of love and the importance of taking things slow in a relationship. It speaks to the need for patience and understanding, as well as the importance of staying true to oneself and one's own feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Slow down
Let's take our time and not rush into things
Girl, let me love you
Allow me to show you the love and affection that you deserve
Darling, I care
I deeply care about you and your well-being
I care for you
My feelings for you go beyond just surface level attraction
More than my own self
I am willing to prioritize your needs and desires above my own
Darling, I'll share
I am willing to share all the good things in my life with you
I'll share with you
I want to give you everything that you deserve and more
All goodness and wealth
I am willing to give you love, security, and happiness
Said we can have just one night
We have the option of experiencing a short-term fling
Or we can one whole life
Alternatively, we also have the option of building a long-lasting relationship
If we play it cool, yeah
If we take things slow and approach our relationship with a level-headed attitude
We can have that one thing
We can choose to have a casual relationship
Or we can have everything
Alternatively, we can opt for a serious, committed relationship
If our hearts are true
As long as we have genuine feelings for each other
Girl, slow down
Take your time and don't rush things
Let me love you
Allow me to show you my affection
Darling, slow down
Let's give our relationship time to develop
Let me get to know you
Let's take the time to learn more about each other
Baby, I've been fantasizing
I've been dreaming about being with you
Just looking in your eyes
Your eyes reveal so much about you and I enjoy gazing into them
You know I'm looking for more
I'm seeking something deeper and more meaningful than just physical attraction
And you're what I've been praying for
You are the type of person that I have been hoping to find
This kind of love don't come around like this
This is a special kind of love that is not easy to find
I'm not one to play around like this
I'm taking our relationship seriously and am not interested in just playing games
It's so real
Our connection feels genuine and authentic
And I love how it feels, I
I enjoy the emotions and experiences that come with having true love
Love it when we slowly sway
I enjoy slow dancing with you
I love it when we think the same thing
I appreciate how connected we are and how we often have similar thoughts and ideas
I love the way we move
I enjoy how our relationship is developing
The way we move
The direction our relationship is going
We can have every night, yeah
We have the option of spending every night together
We can have every day
We can choose to spend our days together as well
Ooh, I want you too
I desire to be with you just as much as you want to be with me
I need you
You are important to me and I feel a strong emotional connection to you
I wanna see you tomorrow
I am invested in a long-term relationship with you
Not just the thrill of today
I am not just interested in a short-term, casual relationship
Don't let our love just be borrowed, no
I want our love to be genuine and long-lasting
This is the choice that we take
Our relationship is a decision that we make together
Why don't ya, don't ya, don't ya?
Why not take our time and enjoy our relationship?
Let me love you
Allow me to show you my affection
I need you, you, you
I really want to be with you
(Slow down)
Let's take things slow
(Slow, slow down, slow down)
Reinforcing the need to slow down and not rush things
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gabriella Wilson, Marley Minto Skip, Nasri Tony Atweh, Ryan Williamson, Bibi Bourelly
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