Slow Down
White Karyn Lyrics
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I know you've been waiting
Ooh, your eyes say you want me but my heart says
Hold on, we gotta be patient
If it's special enough, baby, why must we rush?
We're gonna be stronger
And I promise to give you my all
But you gotta save your love for me
Slow down so I can love you better
Cherish this moment for life, oh yeah
Slow down, let's just share this dream together
And make this magic last for always
Slow down
The way you touch me so sweet
How can I deny you what I've been missing?
Oh, you know you are
I wanna say that I love you but you want so much more
Than what I've been giving, oh baby
When the feeling is right gonna lean down inside
Boy, if you're willing and I promise
To give you my all, no, we won't take too long
But you gotta save your love for me, yes
Slow it down, down, down so I can love you better
Cherish this moment for life, oh yeah
Slow down, let's just share this dream together
And make the magic last for always
Slow down, slow it down
It will be so easy giving myself to you, yeah
True love is worth waiting for
That's what makes it special
Hold out for a love made in heaven
Slow down, oh yeah
Slow down 'cause I don't wanna rush tonight
Let's take our time and do it right
I wanna give it, all my love to you
Baby, let's just take our time
(Slow down, slow down)
Hold me, love me through the night
(Slow down, slow down)
Oh, ooh baby
The song Slow Down by White Karyn is a romantic ballad that showcases the singer's plea to her lover to slow down and savor the moment. The opening lines sing about the couple holding each other in the moonlight and the feeling being just right. However, she adds that she wants her partner to be patient, even though she can sense the desire in his eyes. She sings that if their love is strong and special, then why must they rush into anything. Rather, they should take it slow and cherish the moment. She reassures her lover that she will give him her all and that they won't take too long, but they must save their love for each other.
The second verse emphasizes how sweetly her partner touches her and how much she wants to love him. However, she acknowledges that her lover wants more from her than she has been giving, and hence she asks him to be patient. The chorus repeats the plea to slow down, let's share this dream together and make magic last forever. The bridge emphasizes how giving oneself to true love is worth waiting for, and that we must hold out for love made in heaven. The song ends with the singer pleading that they take their time and do it right, as she wants to give all her love to her partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Holding you in the moonlight, the feeling's so right
Being near you under the moonlight feels great.
I know you've been waiting
I understand that you're eager for me.
Ooh, your eyes say you want me but my heart says Hold on, we gotta be patient
You seem to desire me, but in my heart, I know we should wait.
If it's special enough, baby, why must we rush?
If our love is genuine, it doesn't make sense to hurry things along.
We're gonna be stronger
Our bond will become more substantial.
And I promise to give you my all
I commit to offering you all that I am.
No, we won't take too long
We won't wait forever.
But you gotta save your love for me
Please save your affection for me, and only me.
Slow down so I can love you better
Let's slow things down, so our love can deepen into something more profound.
Cherish this moment for life, oh yeah
Let's not take this moment for granted; let's treasure it and remember it always.
Slow down, let's just share this dream together
Let's not rush to make our dreams a reality; let's take the time to relish in our shared aspiration.
And make this magic last for always
Let's invest our time in each other so that the enchantment of our love can last forever.
The way you touch me so sweet
Your touch is tender and kind.
How can I deny you what I've been missing?
It's challenging to reject someone I've longed for.
Oh, you know you are
You understand that you're the one I've been missing.
I wanna say that I love you but you want so much more
I almost said that I love you, but you want our love to grow before I commit to it.
Than what I've been giving, oh baby
You want more from our partnership than I've been delivering.
When the feeling is right gonna lean down inside
When the time is right, I'll trust my instincts.
Boy, if you're willing and I promise To give you my all, no, we won't take too long
If you're patient and devoted to me, I'll devote all of myself to you, and we'll progress at a reasonable pace.
Slow it down, down, down so I can love you better
Please let's slow down, so I can love you more wholly.
It will be so easy giving myself to you, yeah
It will be effortless offering myself to you.
True love is worth waiting for
It's worth waiting for genuine love.
That's what makes it special
The fact that it's genuine and took time is what makes love special.
Hold out for a love made in heaven
Let's wait for a love destined to be.
Slow down 'cause I don't wanna rush tonight
Let's not rush our relationship tonight.
Let's take our time and do it right
Let's invest time and do things correctly.
I wanna give it, all my love to you
I want to offer you all of my love.
Baby, let's just take our time
Let's not rush; let's invest time in each other.
Hold me, love me through the night
Embrace me and love me all through the night.
Oh, ooh baby
Oh, my darling.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KARYN L. WHITE, DARYL SIMMONS, STEVE HARVEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@justincarroll1313
Karyn White was so underrated in the late 80s/early 90s, even with several top 10 pop hits. Shoulda been a much bigger star!
@salaamakbar3630
Justin C I agree
@ylarrymore
I always loved this song even more than Superwomen 🥰
@larrygist1616
That's Real
@footyvision2218
"Slow down... cause I don't want to rush tonight.. no no, let's take our time and do it right"
Something about that part just hits me emotionally. Music is so powerful, it just takes you back in an instant. Makes you happy and sad at the same time
@s0mn3r
“‘Slow Down’ is a song I wrote with my English buddy Steve Harvey,” says White. “The song was inspired by Janet Jackson because she was such a phenomenon back then as well. It was my version of ‘Let’s Wait Awhile.’ I was a young woman myself and I wanted to write a song telling young girls to be ladies and be virtuous.” - Karyn White
@monicabrowne-smith8009
One my top favourites. I love this song. 😄
@landocalrisian2014
@Monica Browne-Smith I wore this song OWT. It's mesmerizing.
@hprm33t
Loved this song like that too! Wore the cassette single out!!!!
@dadonofdachi74
One of my favorite songs. I could listen to this a few times a day, & it still fails to age poorly regardless.