Slide
Slave Lyrics
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Won't you come away?
Don't worry baby, everything's okay
You can't run the game, if you don't know my name
I'll take you where you've never been before
There's something for you, a whole lot more
You ain't got to seek, everyone knows you're a freak
Slide, slide, slide
Yeah, baby baby, slide
Slide, slide, slide, slide
Why don't you slide?
Don't be afraid 'cause you gonna be laid
I need you now don't let me down
You're a low down lady, but your game is kinda shaky
[Incomprehensible] when you want to get down
Slide, slide, slide, slide
Slide, slide, slide, slide
Why don't you slide?
You can slide, don't think I'm on it
You can slide, don't think I'm on it
You can slide, don't think I'm on it
You can slide, don't think I'm on it
The lyrics to Slave's song "Slide" are suggestive and playful, urging the listener to "slide" to the singer. The chorus repeats the command to "slide," which seems to mean come to the singer or perhaps dance in a suggestive manner. The singer assures the listener that "everything's okay" and that they have something for them, even though they "ain't got to seek." The lyrics suggest that the listener may be hesitant or afraid, but the singer promises that they will not be let down and will be "laid" instead.
The second verse features more sexually charged language, with the singer calling the listener a "low down lady" with a shaky "game." However, the singer remains interested in the listener and promises to satisfy them if they "want to get down." The chorus repeats, with the addition of the phrase "baby baby," adding a more intimate tone.
Overall, the lyrics to "Slide" are straightforward and suggest a one-night stand or a casual sexual encounter. The playful language and repetition of the chorus create a catchy, upbeat song that is often described as a funk classic. While the lyrics are not particularly deep or thoughtful, they reflect the carefree attitude of disco and funk music in the 1970s and 1980s.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, slide to me
Come closer to me
Won't you come away?
Can we leave and be alone?
Don't worry baby, everything's okay
There's nothing to fear, we're safe
You can't run the game, if you don't know my name
You can't lead if you don't know who I am
I'll take you where you've never been before
I'll show you new experiences
There's something for you, a whole lot more
There's something special waiting for you
You ain't got to seek, everyone knows you're a freak
You don't have to search, you're unique and everyone knows it
Slide, slide, slide
Let's move together
Yeah, baby baby, slide
Let's get closer
Don't be afraid 'cause you gonna be laid
Don't worry, we'll be intimate
I need you now don't let me down
I want you, don't disappoint me
You're a low down lady, but your game is kinda shaky
You may act rough, but you're not confident
[Incomprehensible] when you want to get down
You're unsure when it comes to being intimate
Why don't you slide?
Why not be with me?
You can slide, don't think I'm on it
You don't have to worry, I'm willing
You can slide, don't think I'm on it
You don't have to worry, I'm willing
You can slide, don't think I'm on it
You don't have to worry, I'm willing
You can slide, don't think I'm on it
You don't have to worry, I'm willing
Lyrics ยฉ DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARK ADAMS, CARTER BRADLEY, TIMOTHY DOZIER, MARK HICKS, THOMAS LOCKETT, FLOYD MILLER, STEPHEN WASHINGTON, DANIEL WEBSTER, ORION WILHOITE
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@WS3RD
I'm a 63 year old suburban white dude, and to me, this is one of the best examples of pure FUNK I've ever heard. I remember when it came out in 1977. Never forgot it. Never stopped playing it. It's a masterpiece.
@peterdarrylslaughter7390
West Side !!! The Burg , Salem Ave,West 3rd
@waamiq360
You understand the Groove!
@peterdarrylslaughter7390
Yes,roots prime time for the people growing up and working.@@waamiq360
@sdk58
Been on my playlist from day one.
@sanantoniosbestrealtor
You and I are about the same age. (I recently turned 64) You can see by my picture I'm black. I'm also a musician. We played this song in a talent show back in high school and we killed. We went with a vampire theme, because of the opening line when the guy says "They call me Drac..." So we all had on black capes. I was playing sax back in those days. But we had a super funky bass player, my best friend was a bad ass drummer and we had a killer guitar player. So, for a high school band we really tore the roof off with this song. I'd probably give up one of my legs to have videos of our performances back in those days. (notice I didn't say an "arm" and a leg. Because these days I play guitar, bass and piano and playing my instruments is just about my greatest joy in life) that was back before camcorders and cell phones.
@guillermoperez-ge7mc
That bassline has been playing in my head nonstop since 1977.
@cyberspace667
Jealous!
@dougtodd305
That lead guitar too
@jrcrawford4
They call me Drac...