Baby, I’ma switch this shit up
Fuck the old shit, yeah
We ain’t in a rush, girl, it’s just us, girl (no)
Let me know wassup, girl, wassup, girl? (Girl, yeah)
‘Cause I’m tryna slow it down, beat it up, go down, eat it up
Take it down, down, down, down, then I’ma beat it up, get it, go
Let me switch up the tempo, switch it up (oh yeah)
Let me switch up the tempo, switch it up (oh yeah)
Let me switch up the tempo, switch it up (yeah)
I wanna switch up the tempo, switch it up (baby)
Can I switch up the tempo on ya?
Switch up the tempo, switch it up (oh)
Can I switch up the tempo?
Switch up the tempo, push it up, hold up
I know that life moves too quick for ya, sometimes (sometimes)
You should pull up to the kick-back, smoke one with me one time
Tell me ’bout all the freaky secret idents, I know that you got on your mind
Just bring them to light (bet it up), put that shit on a film and watch it back on rewind (hold up)
We ain’t in a rush, girl, it’s just us, girl (rush, girl, it’s just us, girl)
Let me know wassup, girl, wassup, girl? (Ooh yeah)
‘Cause I’m tryna slow it down, beat it up, go down, eat it up (slow it down, ooh)
Take it down, down, down, down, then I’ma beat it up (up)
Let me switch up the tempo, switch it up (let me, girl)
Let me switch up the tempo, switch it up (ooh, ooh)
Let me switch up the tempo, switch it up (baby)
I wanna switch up the tempo, switch it up (oh, whoa)
Can I switch up the tempo on ya? (Tempo)
Switch up the tempo, switch it up (tempo)
Can I switch up the tempo? (Tempo, oh)
Switch up the tempo, push it up, hold up (yeah, yeah)
I know that you wanna change your place, girl, I got that for you (oh)
I know you need a good D, girl, I’ma drop that on you (oh, oh whoa)
Girl, you just like me, I know that you nasty, I know that you with it (yeah)
Girl, don’t be shy, just admit it, as soon as you do, you can come through and get it for real (yeah)
We ain’t in a rush, girl, it’s just us, girl (wanna feel, wanna feel you up, gon’ feel)
Let me know wassup, girl, wassup, girl? (Wassup, baby)
‘Cause I’m tryna slow it down, beat it up, go down, eat it up
Take it down, down, down, down, then I’ma beat it up (up)
Let me switch up the tempo, switch it up
Let me switch up the tempo, switch it up
Let me switch up the tempo, switch it up
I wanna switch up the tempo, switch it up
Can I switch up the tempo on ya?
Switch up the tempo, switch it up
Can I switch up the tempo?
Switch up the tempo
Push it up, hold up
Baby, don’t be scared to show that to me
Let your hair down and just show that to me
All of your love, just give it to me, throw that to me
Don’t play around, just throw that back, leave all that to me
We ain’t in a rush, girl, it’s just us, girl
Let me know wassup, girl, wassup, girl?
‘Cause I’m tryna slow it down, beat it up, go down, eat it up
Take it down, down, down, down, then I’ma beat it up
Let me switch up the tempo, switch it up
Let me switch up the tempo, switch it up
Let me switch up the tempo, switch it up
I wanna switch up the tempo, switch it up
Can I switch up the tempo on ya?
Switch up the tempo, switch it up
Can I switch up the tempo?
Switch up the tempo, switch it up, hold up
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up
Feel it, feel it
Switch it up, hold up
Exploring the Fluctuating Rhythms of Desire
“Tempo” by Chris Brown is a sultry, dynamic track that centers on the interplay of pace and passion in a romantic encounter. Through its recurring motif of ‘switching up the tempo,’ the song delves into the excitement of unpredictability and the allure of slowing down or speeding up intimate moments. Brown’s direct lyrics invite his partner to let go of inhibitions, emphasizing trust and a desire to explore each other’s fantasies. The playful repetition and rhythmic delivery mirror the song’s title, creating a sensual atmosphere where communication and mutual consent are at the forefront. Ultimately, Brown crafts a setting where both partners are encouraged to reveal their authentic selves and embrace spontaneity together.
Song Credits
- Artist: Chris Brown
- Release Year: 2019
- Label: RCA Records