They first came to notice in 2000 with the single "Whistle While You Twurk" which got play on urban and pop radio stations and peaked at #16 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop chart. Their full-length debut album, Thug Walkin', came out later that year. Their next album, Alley: The Return of the Ying Yang Twins (2002) failed to sell 500,000 units and they didn't really achieve popularity until they collaborated with the self-styled "King of Crunk" Lil Jon on his 2002 single "Get Low". The song was a huge club and radio hit and the duo subsequently signed a deal with TVT Records.
Their first album for the label, Me & My Brother was certified platinum on April 12, 2005[1] and yielded three more hits — "Whats Happnin!", "Naggin'" and the popular Lil Jon collaboration "Salt Shaker". The same year the duo appeared on Britney Spears' album In the Zone and her television special of the same name. In 2004, TVT released My Brother & Me, an album composed largely of remixes which featured a bonus DVD of the group's videos. A new album U.S.A. (United State of Atlanta) appeared in the summer of 2005 as its singles "Wait (The Whisper Song)", "Badd", and "Shake" were dominating urban radio, and U.S.A. (Still United), a collection of outtakes, remixes, and collaborations similar to My Brother & Me followed in December 2005. It too was accompanied by a DVD featuring music videos and other footage from the U.S.A. (United State of Atlanta) period.
The group's fifth album Chemically Imbalanced was released in November 2006. For this album the Twins collaborated with producers Wyclef Jean and Jerry 'Wonder' Duplessis in addition to Mr. Collipark (who produced a majority of the songs on the group's previous albums). The first two singles were the Hall & Oates-sampling "Dangerous", featuring Wyclef Jean, and "Jigglin'".
They have both parted ways with Mr. Collipark after their last album, Chemically Imbalanced, and their future albums will not be distributed through TVT Records. They have also planned to work on their own record label and artists. D-Roc owns Punnn!!! Entertainmnet with Da Muzicians and Nue Breed as the first two duo signees. Kaine owns EA Productions, and has his group Hard Boyz, as well as Countrie Biggz, Geeskie, and Kuzin Big Boyy. Kaine also plans on releasing a solo album in the near future.
Take It Slow
Ying Yang Twins Lyrics
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[Chorus:]
(Ooh) Shorty of the chain right there
Baby I don't mean to stare
I want you to Know you're the shoot fo sho girl,
You a dime from head to toe
(Ooh) Ain't tryin' to win no game
Do you think we could take it slow?
[Verse 1:]
Can I get to know ya, I wanna be ya friend
You call fo anotha, when you call every now n then
Ain't tryin' to block your grounds or even lock you down
But if you feelin' down I'll be around
I know you hear the streets, bumpin' they talks about me
I know your girls be flippin' they talks about me
Fuck what ya heard, It's all for what you see
That was me and them, this is you and me
Breakin' the Ice makin' you laugh
Others get mad tellin you that I'ma do bad, Gurl,
They don't want you wit me, Yeah we know that
But they try to get me did you know that?
I'm fo sho that, I wanna sto that
Ain't tryin to fast talk you, we can take it slow Yeah
This is Yang baby, I'm tha Yang baby
Let me thang that thang and make ya sang baby
[Chorus:]
(Ooh) Shorty of the chain right there
Baby I don't mean to stare
I want you to Know you're the shoot for sure girl,
You a dime from head to toe
(Ooh) Ain't tryin' to win no game
Only wanna know your name, beautiful, let me know girl,
Do you think we could take it slow?
[Verse 2:]
Hey Lil' mamma how ya doin' whats yo name?
Let me holla at ya, get to know ya betta
Can we get togeha and go out sometime?
Hit the movies get a bite to eat
Have a man swoop you of your feet
Compliment you on ya eyes, let him tell you nice things
And whateva you want, he buy you anything
Take a bubble bath, have a couple of laughs in tha tub
And doin' erything that make you fall in love
It might seem nothin' heard of, but it's true
I dont have a reason to lie to you
I got'cha back, just believe that
You smoke weed we could smoke us a fast sack
Kick it back and relax n watch the sunset
Doin' erything i know you haven't done yet
I'm just sayin' if you ready just let me know
cuz from here we can make our relationship grow n take it slow
[Chorus:]
(Ooh) Shorty of the chain right there
Baby I don't mean to stare
I want you to Know you're the shoot for sure girl,
You a dime from head to toe
(Ooh) Ain't tryin' to win no game
Only wanna know your name, beautiful, let mw know girl,
Do you think we could take it slow?
[Verse 3:]
Damn Shorty fine, Yea she a dime
Wanna make her mine, Playa ain't lyin'
'wake from half of tha night, she a first down
Drop a bomb and she call a nigga nurse down
6 SECONDS,5 MORE SECONDS,4 SECONDS,3 MORE SECONDS,2 SECONDS,1 MORE SECOND,NO MORE SECONDS, Shorty come in n check it
We'd 'em told you 'bout tha wild life, You need a man that'll always beat it down right
Show you things you ain't never seen in tha bedroom
So we a always make tha Bedroom Boom
We a always havin' fun when we doin' things, freaky things
If you wanna get freaky, We can get freaky
If you ready just let me know
cuz from here we can make it grow n take it slow
[Chorus:]
(Ooh) Shorty of the chain right there
Baby I don't mean to stare
I want you to Know you're the shoot for sure girl,
You a dime from head to toe
(Ooh) Ain't tryin' to win no game
Only wanna know your name, beautiful, let me know girl,
Do you think we can take it slow...
We can take it slow...
(Take It Slow....)
We can take it slow...
(Take It Slow...)
Oh girl, Yeah...
The Ying Yang Twins' song "Take It Slow" is a rap song that explores the idea of building a relationship slowly and genuinely. The chorus emphasizes the desire to get to know someone better without being too pushy, while the verses describe how the rapper wants to be there for the woman he is interested in and make her feel special. He tells her that he is not trying to play games or lock her down, but he just wants to be her friend and see where things go. The lyrics also address rumors about the rapper's wild lifestyle and his desire to prove that he can be loyal and committed to someone.
Overall, the song is a love song that emphasizes the importance of taking things slow and building a relationship on a solid foundation of friendship and trust. The Ying Yang Twins' unique style of rapping adds a playful, fun energy to the song, while the use of repetition in the chorus ensures that the main message is clear.
Line by Line Meaning
(Ooh) Shorty of the chain right there
There is an attractive woman nearby who is wearing flashy jewelry
Baby I don't mean to stare
I apologize for looking at you intently
I want you to Know you're the shoot fo sho girl,
I want you to know that I think you're amazing and I am interested in you
You a dime from head to toe (Ooh)
You are a perfect 10/10 in terms of physical beauty
Ain't tryin' to win no game
I am not trying to manipulate or deceive you
Only wanna know your name, beautiful, let me know girl,
I am only interested in getting to know your name and learning more about you
Do you think we could take it slow?
Do you want to take things slow and get to know each other more gradually?
Can I get to know ya, I wanna be ya friend
I am interested in developing a friendship with you and getting to know you better
You call fo anotha, when you call every now n then
I understand that you have other people you talk to, but I still want to spend time with you
Ain't tryin' to block your grounds or even lock you down
I am not trying to restrict or control your life in any way
But if you feelin' down I'll be around
If you ever need support or someone to talk to, I am here for you
I know you hear the streets, bumpin' they talks about me
I'm aware that there may be rumors or gossip about me in the community
I know your girls be flippin' they talks about me
I understand that your female friends may have opinions or rumors about me
Fuck what ya heard, It's all for what you see
Don't believe what others say about me, judge me based on your own experiences and interactions with me
That was me and them, this is you and me
My past relationships and interactions are different from my current one with you
I'm fo sho that, I wanna sto that
I can promise you that I am committed and want to stop any negativity or rumors about me that may affect our relationship
Kick it back and relax n watch the sunset
Let's take it easy and enjoy the moment, we can watch the sunset and appreciate each other's company
Doin' erything i know you haven't done yet
I want to introduce you to new experiences and try things that you may not have done before
Damn Shorty fine, Yea she a dime
You are incredibly attractive
Wanna make her mine, Playa ain't lyin'
I want to be in a relationship with you, I am not lying or deceiving you
We'd 'em told you 'bout tha wild life, You need a man that'll always beat it down right
You may have heard about the wild lifestyle I lead, but I am willing to commit and treat you well
Show you things you ain't never seen in tha bedroom
I want to introduce you to new experiences and pleasures in the bedroom
We a always havin' fun when we doin' things, freaky things
We always enjoy ourselves and have fun, especially when we try new and adventurous things
If you wanna get freaky, We can get freaky
If you are interested in experimenting with more adventurous aspects of our relationship, I am open to that
Oh girl, Yeah...
Expressing a general appreciation for the woman he is speaking to
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CARLOS THORNTON, DEONGELO HOLMES, ERIC JACKSON, MICHAEL ANTOINE CROOMS
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