Cool Down the Pace

Gregory Isaacs

About Cool Down the Pace

"Cool Down the Pace" is the final single from Mattafix's debut album, Signs of a Struggle, released in 2005. The song charted in Germany, Italy, Austria and Switzerland. The original song was sung by Gregory Isaacs and was released on his 1982 album Night Nurse.


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1982
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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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Gregory Isaacs

Gregory Anthony Isaacs (15 July 1951 – 25 October 2010) was a Jamaican reggae musician. Milo Miles, writing in the New York Times, described Isaacs as "the most exquisite vocalist in reggae". His nicknames include Cool Ruler and Lonely Lover. more »

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Written by: GREGORY ISAACS, SYLVESTER WEISE, GREGORY ANTHONY ISAACS, SYLVESTER ALFONSO WEISE, SYLVESTER ALPHONSO WEISE

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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.'
Album Information
The song comes from his 1982 album "Night Nurse", one of Isaacs' best-known works in the 80s, and was released by Island Records.
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.
Song Theme
The 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.
Music Composition
The song is characterized by its mellow sound, and it showcases Gregory Isaacs' melodic strength and exceptional voice control.
Song Version
A 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.
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.
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.
Popular Recognition
The 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.
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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