Take It Slow
Tapioca and The Flea Lyrics


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Late night
After show
Shoot shots
Tequila rose
Candle light
Raise your hair
Come closer
Take it there
Take it there
Take it there
Take it there
Take it there
Take it there
Take it there
Take it there
Take it there

Stepping on the scene, fresh kicks
Floral print silk, eccentric
Aura shining green, Celtic
Shorty skin brown, Nesquik
Multi colour diamonds, like Trix
Yes I'm this fly, no light tricks
Poker face hard - chips
I'm a break you off - Twix
Un-bothered, just cautious
Me and, somebody daughter
Turn around, Coach Carter
Forget your X, T'Challa
Your honour, I been baller, up and down the court
When you take, this trip with me, there be no resort
Realest out, nothing fictional
I am just a mirror, you already know

Late night
After show
Shoot shots
Tequila rose
Candle light
Raise your hair
Come closer
Take it there
Take it there
Take it there
Take it there
Take it there
Take it there
Take it there
Take it there
Take it there

Conversation flowing out like white wine
Earrings sparkle when you sneak a slight smile
Spare a spark a spliff but it's high time
We make like Jack and hit the road right
Drop the X & Y to your skyline
We can take a ride in this X5
No need for GPS on a night drive
Tip the valet, bring it outside
How bout the W?
Yeah that sounds nice
I never been before
Oh is that right?
Am I dressed for this?
Well let me tell you some
Been around the globe, ain't a place like home
Plan it - comfortable like you tannin
Sink back in your mattress like a hammock
Almost break a nail yeah the way you be grabbing
Risk a noise complaint super bass be the loudest

Late night
After show
Shoot shots
Tequila rose
Candle light
Raise your hair
Come closer
Take it there
Take it there
Take it there
Take it there
Take it there
Take it there
Take it there




Take it there
Take it there

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tapioca and The Flea's song Take It Slow describe a late night encounter with someone after a show. The use of descriptive imagery in the lyrics helps to set the scene, with the candlelight creating a romantic atmosphere. The singer describes himself as looking fresh in his floral print silk clothes and fresh kicks, surrounded by multi-colored diamonds. He is confident and unbothered, as he is cautious and knows what he wants. He has his eyes on "somebody's daughter" and is ready to take things to the next level.


The lyrics then move to a conversation between the two people, who are getting to know each other better. They discuss plans to go to the W hotel, and the singer describes how comfortable it will be. They can sink back in the mattress like a hammock and enjoy the loud bass. The lyrics describe a confident and cool persona, who is romantic and knows how to have a good time.


Line by Line Meaning

Late night
After a long day's work or performance, it's late at night.


After show
Following the conclusion of his performance, perhaps as an artist or actor.


Shoot shots
To take shots of alcohol, possibly as part of a social gathering or celebration.


Tequila rose
A reference to a brand of flavored tequila, which is commonly used in mixed drinks.


Candle light
Suggests the setting is romantic, with soft lighting in the form of candles.


Raise your hair
To be so excited or in the moment that one's hair metaphorically stands on end.


Come closer
A request or an invitation to move closer to the singer or the subject of the song.


Take it there
A repeated phrase throughout the song that suggests the desire to take things to the next level or to make a move.


Stepping on the scene, fresh kicks
Entering a new environment, possibly a social one, with new shoes or apparel that flaunts his style.


Floral print silk, eccentric
Wearing clothing that's different from the norm, likely with a flashy design, such as polka dots or floral print.


Aura shining green, Celtic
A green aura associated with the ancient Celtic culture, suggesting a connection to the spiritual world.


Shorty skin brown, Nesquik
A reference to women with brown skin, mixed with a chocolate reference to Nesquik.


Multi colour diamonds, like Trix
Possibly having several colored diamonds, similar to the variety of colors found in Trix cereal.


Yes I'm this fly, no light tricks
Acknowledging his own sense of style and coolness, making it clear that it's genuine and not a façade.


Poker face hard - chips
Keeping a straight face or staying unreadable, especially when engaging in games of chance or poker, for example.


I'm a break you off - Twix
To offer or give someone something, like breaking a piece of a Twix bar to share.


Un-bothered, just cautious
To be carefree and not stressed, but still exercising some caution when necessary.


Me and, somebody daughter
A subtle nod to being with someone else's daughter, perhaps a romantic partner.


Turn around, Coach Carter
A reference to the film Coach Carter, suggesting a desire for a winning mentality or success.


Forget your X, T'Challa
A reference to the comic book hero Black Panther, meaning to forget about one's past love interest.


Your honour, I been baller, up and down the court
A nod to his own success and ability to perform, in reference to playing basketball or any other competitive sport.


When you take, this trip with me, there be no resort
To suggest that being together would be an adventure or a spontaneous trip, without guidelines or rules.


Realest out, nothing fictional
To be true and authentic, with zero fabrication or lies.


I am just a mirror, you already know
A comparison to a mirror, meaning that the person is transparent and accurately reflects others.


Conversation flowing out like white wine
A reference to an easy, smooth-flowing conversation, like a white wine that slowly pours from a bottle.


Earrings sparkle when you sneak a slight smile
The beauty of her earrings that sparkle when she gently smiles and giggles.


Spare a spark a spliff but it's high time
A desire to light up a marijuana spliff or joint, suggesting that it's the best time to do so.


We make like Jack and hit the road right
Just like Jack Kerouac's novel On The Road, they want to hit the road and experience new things.


Drop the X & Y to your skyline
To drop any preconceived notions or stigmas, and to enjoy and embrace the moment fully.


We can take a ride in this X5
Suggesting a luxury car or mode of transportation to go out and have fun for the night.


No need for GPS on a night drive
A play on words, suggesting that the night adventure is more spontaneous and carefree than a destination-driven one.


Tip the valet, bring it outside
A nod to luxury and a carefree mindset, offering monetary compensation for valet service.


How bout the W?
Suggesting an upscale hotel or resort called the 'W' as a destination to visit.


Yeah that sounds nice
Agreeing with the potential idea of visiting the 'W' resort or a similar destination.


I never been before
A suggestion that they've never experienced this resort or destination before.


Oh is that right?
An inquiry as to why he might be hesitant to go or if there are any concerns about traveling there.


Am I dressed for this?
A question about his appearance and if it's appropriate for going out in luxury resorts.


Well let me tell you some
A confident response to the question, assuring that he's ready and able to handle any expectations.


Been around the globe, ain't a place like home
A saying that suggests despite his travels, he still values the feeling of being close to home.


Plan it - comfortable like you tannin
To take action and plan the night ahead of them, to make it comfortable and enjoyable, much like sitting in the sun tanning.


Sink back in your mattress like a hammock
To enjoy a comfortable and restful night's sleep, feeling completely relaxed and supported by a quality mattress.


Almost break a nail yeah the way you be grabbing
A flirty and playful compliment suggesting her excitement or eagerness, which can cause her to grab onto objects tightly.


Risk a noise complaint super bass be the loudest
To play music loudly and risk making too much noise, with a heavy emphasis on the bass.




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Alborz Mohtashami, Rachelle Show

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@AndreloXR

Here we go
Back into the tornado
She's flying away now, she's so far away now
I don't know
Which way I wanna go
I'm running away now
I'll leave my heart on the ground

Well I don't know if I belong
my mind is saying it won't be long
but I don't know which way to go
she's moving fast I'll take it slow

Someone finish it for me I'm too lazy bleh



All comments from YouTube:

@Sofarsounds

Tapioca and the Flea performed a live session for Sofar Sounds in Las Vegas! Head over tomorrow to check out the first video from their brilliant performance - Tash, Sofar

@jakopars

This is the most slept on underrated song I’ve ever heard. Still coming back like 7 years later

@danielg.5070

Me too.. so many underrated gems around ):

@DEVL1N

Every Ethan Kath production is underrated

@Gotimo1

I was caught at Crystal Castles . Awesome song

@KimmyErin

Loved working on this video - song is amazing! Hope all great things happen for you guys! 

@mattconway8851

Such an emotionally powerful video

Gets me every time...

@Hellbettye

I'm in love! Can't wait to hear more.

@illinoisiest

I haven't cared much for music videos in a while now, but this was ridiculously good.  So many feels.

@Vlad169mir

Addictive!!

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