In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
can't believe I'm here
Down at the q's jook joint (no doubt)
It sure is happenin' y'all (on this remix)
But listening to this music
Kinda makes me think about when I used to listen to slow jams
Back in the day (yeah)
Like babyface, whip appeal (no doubt)
Or r. kelly, bump and grind
But you know what (what? )
Sometimes when I'm just layin' down with my man (yeah)
I get the feelin' I need to hear a little barry white (no doubt)
Show you right (show you right)
Then there are other times when I just need a little sexual healing
Of marvin gaye (it's the now, baby)
(remix)
What about some teddy pendergrass? (no doubt)
Close the door and turn out the lights (remix)
Feels so good baby, yeah
Yes (ah)
Yeah baby
(remix) baby (slow jams, remix)
Baby, oh yeah
(babyface)
Baby dim the lights
So while I pour the wine
Set the music up nice and slow
Wanna move with you inside a groove
Like no one's ever known
Let your body unwind and walk the mile
Tell me what you like
'cause tonite I wanna turn you up to paradise
Sweet thang hold me close
Share my desire
And we can make the magic flow
Once the music is rocking
Give me slow jams and hot romance
Rock me with that tender dance
Baby get closer so we can feel the power of love
Share my sweet groove the whole night through
Let me lay my beat on you
We'll keep the music playing movin' in time
Let me get a taste of some babyface
And you know it'll be alright
'cause the road that ends at boyz ii men
Is the road I wanna ride
We can go to the moon on a stevie tune
Fly ribbons in the sky
Give me everything r. kelly sings
Let us bump and grind
Baby feel the beat
Here in my heart
Move with me in ecstacy
Let the melody start
Give me slow jams and hot romance
Rock me in that tender dance
I wanna feel the passion so give me all you got
Share my sweet groove the whole night through
Make tonight a dream come true
Let's keep this groove thing going and never never never let it stop
It's something that feels so right
Take this side of your rhythm
Baby tonight's your night
When I feel your beat inside my soul
It's a do me groove I know I can't control
Sweet thang hold me close
Share my desire
We can make the magic flow
Once the music is rockin'
Give me slow jams and hot romance
Rock me with that tender dance
I wanna feel the passion so give me all you got
Share my sweet groove the whole night through
Let me lay my beat on you
Let's keep this good thing going
Movin' in time with something good
Hook
'cause you know i like it slow baby
so do i
Down at the q's jook joint (no doubt)
It sure is happenin' y'all (on this remix)
But listening to this music
Kinda makes me think about when I used to listen to slow jams
Back in the day (yeah)
Like babyface, whip appeal (no doubt)
Or r. kelly, bump and grind
But you know what (what? )
Sometimes when I'm just layin' down with my man (yeah)
I get the feelin' I need to hear a little barry white (no doubt)
Show you right (show you right)
Then there are other times when I just need a little sexual healing
Of marvin gaye (it's the now, baby)
(remix)
What about some teddy pendergrass? (no doubt)
Close the door and turn out the lights (remix)
Feels so good baby, yeah
Yes (ah)
Yeah baby
(remix) baby (slow jams, remix)
Baby, oh yeah
(babyface)
Baby dim the lights
So while I pour the wine
Set the music up nice and slow
Wanna move with you inside a groove
Like no one's ever known
Let your body unwind and walk the mile
Tell me what you like
'cause tonite I wanna turn you up to paradise
Sweet thang hold me close
Share my desire
And we can make the magic flow
Once the music is rocking
Give me slow jams and hot romance
Rock me with that tender dance
Baby get closer so we can feel the power of love
Share my sweet groove the whole night through
Let me lay my beat on you
We'll keep the music playing movin' in time
Let me get a taste of some babyface
And you know it'll be alright
'cause the road that ends at boyz ii men
Is the road I wanna ride
We can go to the moon on a stevie tune
Fly ribbons in the sky
Give me everything r. kelly sings
Let us bump and grind
Baby feel the beat
Here in my heart
Move with me in ecstacy
Let the melody start
Give me slow jams and hot romance
Rock me in that tender dance
I wanna feel the passion so give me all you got
Share my sweet groove the whole night through
Make tonight a dream come true
Let's keep this groove thing going and never never never let it stop
It's something that feels so right
Take this side of your rhythm
Baby tonight's your night
When I feel your beat inside my soul
It's a do me groove I know I can't control
Sweet thang hold me close
Share my desire
We can make the magic flow
Once the music is rockin'
Give me slow jams and hot romance
Rock me with that tender dance
I wanna feel the passion so give me all you got
Share my sweet groove the whole night through
Let me lay my beat on you
Let's keep this good thing going
Movin' in time with something good
Hook
'cause you know i like it slow baby
so do i
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Slow Jams Lyrics as written by Rodney Lynn Temperton
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