A funky retro soul song about life in the fastlane. A reminder to chill, kick back and take it slow.
Take It Slow was the very first single that I ever released professionally. I re-recorded this song in the style of the old 50's and 60's Soul/R&B singers who are my Dad's favorites. I dedicate this song to my Dad for his 80th birthday! Take it slow daddy-o!
The day that I was in the studio recording my vocals I believe I was visited by the presence and spirit of one of my mentors Bobby Womack. He was guiding me with all my ad-libs! Thanks Bobby! Coincidentally my Dad, Robert has always gone by the name Bob.
Take It Slow
(Craymo)
Life is a riddle
That goes on and on
You get stuck in the middle
That's when you gotta be strong
They say that time is a teaser
That plays with your mind
But if you work to make it easier
You know life is gonna be fine
Taking chances everyday
It's time to raise the stakes
The only changes that we make
Is when we learn to make mistakes
You've got to love to live
And live to love
It gets harder everyday
Learn to live and give to love
It's the price we have to pay
You gotta say Hey (Hey)
Take It Slow (Slow)
You gotta say Hey (Hey)
Take It Slow (Slow)
Love is the answer
To the questions in your heart
The lonely romancer
Whose soul that won't depart
Time is a mirror
Reflection of your mind
To make the love light clearer
You gotta polish up that shine
I can see you standing there
And time is standing still
The only thing that's holding you
Is wind against your will
Take my hand I'll lead you to
A secret rendezvous
Give to me I'll give to you
And love will see us through
You gotta say Hey (Hey)
Take It Slow (Slow)
You gotta say Hey (Hey)
Take It Slow (Slow)
I said chill, take it slow
That's how we like to go
Relax, what's your hurry
No need to be in a fury
Life is going fast
You need to make each moment last
Slow down, go with the flow
Kick it back and take it slow
Yeah you gotta take it slow
That's right
Feel funky, I feel funky
Take it slow, yeah
Here we go
Taking chances everyday
It's time to raise the stakes
The only changes that we make
Is when we learn to make mistakes
You've got to love to live
And live to love
It gets harder everyday
Learn to live and give to love
It's the price we have to pay
You gotta say Hey (Hey)
Take It Slow (Slow)
You gotta say Hey (Hey)
Take It Slow (Slow)
(Repeat)
(c)1990 Craymo Music, BMI