I caught a wave, you felt a way
Now you act like you don’t know nobody
Quit calling your girls for advice
You know damn well they ain’t got your back
I look up, down, my roof gone, you gone
I woke up, but fuck, I had to leave my shoes on
All this time was tryna get you back
But you never know
I been feenin’ for your love
And maybe, baby, you know
And maybe, baby, you know (you)
If you said you’re really done
Baby, baby, you’d know (you)
You’d know
Don’t you slow me down (don’t you, no)
Don’t you slow me down (ayy, ooh, hey)
You won’t be around (you won’t be around, oh)
Don’t you slow me (don’t you show me)
Don’t you slow me (yeah)
Baby, don’t you slow me down
You got me in my feelings, I felt a way
How she gon’ act like she don’t know nobody?
She prolly got a new man in her life
Well fuck that nigga
I could care less what he do for you, babe
‘Cause everything that I do is amazing
Baby, we doing our own thing
Yeah, together, together, ooh
I been feenin’ for your love
And maybe, baby, you know (you know)
And maybe, baby, you know (you know)
If you said you’re really done
Baby, baby, you’d know (you)
You’d know
Don’t you slow me down (don’t you slow me down, oh)
Don’t you slow me down (hey)
You won’t be around (and you won’t be around, round, round, round)
Don’t you slow me (don’t you slow me)
Don’t you slow me (don’t you slow me)
Baby, don’t you slow me down (down)
Exploring the Emotions Behind “Don’t Slow Me Down”
“Don’t Slow Me Down” by Chris Brown delves into the turbulence of love and heartbreak. The lyrics paint a picture of longing and emotional struggle, as the protagonist grapples with feelings for someone who seems to have moved on. The repetition of the plea, “Don’t you slow me down,” underscores a desire to break free from the pain and uncertainty, signaling a need for closure and forward momentum. There is a sense of vulnerability throughout, as Brown confesses to yearning for love while recognizing that holding on may only hinder his growth. The song’s candid tone and catchy melody capture the complexity of moving on from a relationship that once meant everything.
Song Credits
- Artist: Chris Brown
- Songwriters: Chris Brown