I’m slowing down the tune, I never liked it fast
You want to get there soon, I want to get there last
It’s not because I’m old, It’s not the life I led
I always liked it slow, That’s what my momma said
I’m lacing up my shoe, But I don’t want to run
I’ll get there when I do, Don’t need no startin' gun
It’s not because I’m old, And it’s not what dying does
I always liked it slow, Slow is in my blood
Chorus 1:
I always liked it slow, I never liked it fast
With you it’s got to go, With me it’s got to last
It’s not because I’m old, It’s not because I’m dead
I always liked it slow, That’s what my momma said
All your moves are swift, All your turns are tight
Let me catch my breath, I thought we had all night
I like to take my time, I like to linger as it flies
A weekend on your lips, A lifetime in your eyes
Chorus 2:
I’m slowing down the tune, I never liked it fast
You want to get there soon, I want to get there last
It’s not because I’m old, It’s not the life I led
I always liked it slow, That’s what my momma said
Chorus 3:
I’m slowing down the tune, I never liked it fast
You want to get there soon, I want to get there last
So, baby, let me go, You’re wanted back in town
In case they want to know, I’m just trying to slow it down