Slow Down

[Intro] You know, sometimes we think too much and every now and then we have to remind ourselves... You know what? I'mma let the hook do its job [Hook] (Whatcha gonna do?) Slow down, slow down, slow down (Aye, whatcha gonna do?) Slow down, slow down, slow down, slow down, slow down (Aye, whatcha gonna do?) Slow down, slow down, slow down, slow down, slow down (Whatcha gotta do?) Slow down, slow down, slow down, slow down [Verse 1] Sitting in my mental TARDIS Playing all scenarios thinkin’ ‘bout where my art is Gonna go; I got a couple cards in my deck All of ‘em capable of giving me a solid good check I’m stoked for whatever brings me up from here But it sucks ‘cuz all that I can do is play by ear It is possible that I can blow up with all my cards So simulating everything is hard I’ve never wondered what the scene’ll be like when I die There’s many outlets I could use to get me sky high But if it’s rap, then I wonder what I’ll be remembered by Nobody has a story that’ll paint me as a bad guy I’m no gangsta who caught bodies No elements against me, didn’t grow up in poverty If I had the choice, the thing I’d be choosing Is this: I just wanna be known for just the music Stories take the dead and they define who they will always be So I’m afraid my image will simply tarnish my artistry No matter how hard we try, no entertainer is exempt The only thing familiarity breeds is contempt Meaning that if I blow up for whatever that I bring I’d most likely fall victim to the same damn thing Just the usual, nothing fancy Unless the first name James and last name Yancey Don’t get it twisted; I don’t mind you telling stories ‘bout me Whatever tale that you might have, go and tell it proudly Good, bad, I don’t mind – leaving a legacy ain’t vital Just don’t let these stories mislead you about what I do And if it’s jazz that I get noted for, all I can do sigh Since there really is no difference, the same things apply There’s a lot on my mind and it’s rough Sorry, but I’m on that Ross and 3K – sixteen just ain’t enough [Bridge] That’s why I try to live a good life And make smooth cuts like a good knife I’m more than willing to take my chances But I’m not too sure ‘bout my advances I know that I’ll get over them somehow Sometimes I wonder if I think too much now The future has my thoughts in its possession And that’s leavin’ me with unanswered questions; I gotta… [Hook] Slow down, slow down, slow down, slow down Slow down, slow down, slow down, slow down Slow down, slow down, slow down, slow down Slow down, slow down, slow down, slow down [Verse 2] I’m in a new space with a new crowd All I gotta do is step in the ring and do it proud But I don’t wanna take my first step as well as my bow If I’ve never had any pressure, then there’s a lot of pressure now I know that music is the path – no might be – it’s hot But the question is – am I on that Spike Lee or not? There will come a time when I’ll weigh factors and components But that time is not this moment – I gotta slow down [Outro] Yeah, you know life moves too fast. Sometimes you just gotta take a second and slow down, you feel me? And I'm out