Cool Down the Pace
Gregory Isaacs
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Went to a dance last Saturday night I was feeling tipsy, the mood was right Sight a little daughter steppin' out the corner 'Cause I feel like dancing all night But I told her: Cool down the space for me little woman You're coming in to fast for me Cool down the space for me little woman That's not how it should be I told her to try I dunno why She keep on trying be she can't And so she do it how she want And so I told her: Cool down the sspace for me little woman You're coming in to fast for me Cool down the space for me little woman That's not how it should be And I told her: Cool down, cool down I told her: Cool down, cool down Went to a dance last Saturday night I was feeling tipsy, the mood was right Sight a little daughter steppin' out the corner 'Cause I feel like dancing all night And so I told her: Cool down the space for me little woman You're coming in to fast for me Cool down the space for me little woman That's not how it should be She said she would try She just dunno why She keep on trying be she can't And so she do it how she want And so I told her: Cool down the space for me little woman You're coming in to fast for me Cool down the space for me little woman That's not how it should be And I told her: Cool down, cool down I told her: Cool down, cool down Cool down, cool down She said she would try I dunno why She keep on trying be she can't And so she do it how she want But I told her: Cool down the space for me little woman You're coming in to fast for me Cool down the space for me little woman That's not how it should be Cool down the space for me little woman You're coming in to fast for me Cool down the space for me little woman That's not how it should be
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Written by: GREGORY ISAACS, SYLVESTER WEISE, GREGORY ANTHONY ISAACS, SYLVESTER ALFONSO WEISE, SYLVESTER ALPHONSO WEISE
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
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10 facts about this song
Artist Profile"Cool Down the Pace" is a song by Jamaican artist Gregory Isaacs who is one of the most popular and versatile Reggae artists of his time, known as 'The Cool Ruler.'
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Album InformationThe song comes from his 1982 album "Night Nurse", one of Isaacs' best-known works in the 80s, and was released by Island Records.
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Genre Categorization"Cool Down The Pace" falls under the genre of Lover's Rock, a sub-genre of Reggae that focuses on smoother, more romantic and sultry themes.
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Song ThemeThe song carries a subtle message of slowing down the pace of a budding romantic relationship. Its lyrics offer comfort and reassurance to a woman who appears to be upset by the speed of their relationship.
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Music CompositionThe song is characterized by its mellow sound, and it showcases Gregory Isaacs' melodic strength and exceptional voice control.
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Song VersionA 10-inch version of the song is featured on the album, extending to almost seven minutes long, demonstrating Isaacs' skill in sustaining a narrative and harmonic structure.
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Critical Acclaim"Cool Down the Pace" was critically acclaimed for Isaacs' tender, emotive delivery and the smooth production, which beautifully merges Reggae beats with soulful melodies.
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Gregory’s Signature"Cool Down the Pace" is a great illustration of Gregory Isaacs' signature style of "Lover’s Rock", in which his cool and quiet voice gives a soulful touch to the genre of Reggae.
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Popular RecognitionThe song gave Gregory Isaacs a more intimate image and elevated his status as a serious contender in the Lover's Rock sub-genre of Reggae.
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Ongoing Influence"Cool Down The Pace", like many of Isaacs' songs, remains influential and is often featured on Reggae and Lover's Rock compilations, showcasing the timeless appeal of his music.
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