I got a situation, this girl been stressin’ me
Sayin’ she better be the only one
My life is complicated, she’s only 23
I’m not the guy that she’s supposed to love
Oh, the more that I tell her I’m not stayin’ over
The harder she makes it to go
Oh, the more that I try to convince her this won’t work
The faster she takes off her clothes
Girl, you gotta slow it down (girl, you gotta slow it down)
I’m not tryna fall for you
Girl, you gotta slow it down (girl, you gotta slow it down)
I can’t give it all to you
Even though I want to
She knows just what she doin’, she fuckin’ with my head
Wrappin’ her legs so tight around my waist
Two in the afternoon, but, we still ain’t out of bed
No matter what, she always gets her way
Oh, the more that I tell her I’m not stayin’ over (whoa)
The harder she makes it to go (you make it so hard)
Oh, the more that I try to convince her this won’t work (oh)
The faster she takes off her clothes
Girl, you gotta slow it down (girl, you gotta slow it down)
I’m not tryna fall for you
Girl, you gotta slow it down (girl, you gotta slow it down)
I can’t give it all to you
Even though I want to
Even though I want to, oh, yeah
You’ve got to slow it, slow it down, baby
You’ve got to slow it down
You don’t know what you’re doin’ to me now
You’ve got to slow it, slow it down, baby
Oh
You’ve got to slow it down
Oh
Girl, you gotta slow it down (girl, you gotta slow it down)
I’m not tryna fall for you (I’m not tryna fall, baby)
Girl, you gotta slow it down (girl, you gotta slow it down)
I can’t give it all to you
Even though I want to
Girl, you gotta slow it down, yeah, yeah
Love on Fast Forward: Navigating Complicated Emotions
“Slow It Down” by Charlie Puth captures the tug-of-war between desire and hesitation in a passionate, complicated relationship. The song’s protagonist finds himself entangled with a younger woman who is eager for commitment, while he’s unsure about diving in too deep. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of temptation—every attempt to maintain boundaries only strengthens her pursuit, leading to a cycle of emotional push and pull.
When Chemistry Clashes with Caution
Puth’s storytelling is honest and relatable, highlighting the intensity of physical attraction and the internal struggle to not give in completely. The repeated plea to “slow it down” isn’t just about physical pace, but about protecting oneself from falling too quickly. This track stands out for its smooth melody and candid exploration of vulnerability within modern relationships.
Song Credits
- Artist: Charlie Puth
- Songwriters: Charlie Puth, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, John Byron, Andrew Watt
- Release Year: 2024
- Label: Atlantic Records