As the midnight moon was drifting through
The lazy sway of the trees
I saw the look in your eyes lookin' into mine
Seeing what you wanted to see
Darlin', don't say a word, 'cause I already heard
What your body's sayin' to mine
I'm tired of fast moves, I've got a slow groove
On my mind
I want a man with a slow hand
I want a lover with an easy touch (ooh)
I want somebody who will spend some time (ooh)
Not come and go in a heated rush
I want somebody who will understand (ooh)
When it comes to love, I want a slow hand
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh
On shadowed ground, with no one around
And a blanket of stars in our eyes
We are drifting free, like two lost leaves
On the crazy wind of the night
Darlin', don't say a word, 'cause I already heard
What your body's sayin' to mine
If I want it all night, you say it's alright (ooh)
Ooh, we got the time
'Cause I got a man with a slow hand
I got a lover with an easy touch (ooh)
I've got somebody who will spend some time (ooh)
Not come and go in a heated rush
I found somebody who will understand (ooh)
When it comes to love, I want a slow hand
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
If I want it all night
Please say it's alright
It's not a fast move (ooh)
But a slow groove (oh)
On my mind
'Cause I got a man with a slow hand
I've got a lover with an easy touch (ooh)
I found somebody who will spend some time (ooh)
Not come and go in a heated rush
I found somebody who will understand (ooh)
I found a lover with a slow hand
Ooh, lover with a slow hand
And I get all excited with his easy touch (ooh)
I found somebody who will spend the night (ooh)
Not come and go in a heated rush
Ooh, lover with a slow hand (ooh)
About This Song
"Slow Hand" is a sultry R&B ballad that celebrates intimate, unhurried love over rushed physical encounters, with the narrator expressing her desire for a patient, attentive lover who will take time to truly connect. The song's lyrics convey themes of emotional maturity and the preference for quality over quantity in romantic relationships, emphasizing tenderness and genuine intimacy rather than fleeting passion. Musically, The Pointer Sisters deliver the song with smooth, sensual vocals over a laid-back groove that perfectly mirrors the "slow hand" concept described in the lyrics. The track stands out for its sophisticated approach to sexuality, presenting female desire with confidence and specificity while avoiding crudeness. Originally written and recorded by Conway Twitty as a country song, The Pointer Sisters' R&B interpretation transformed it into a crossover hit that showcased their versatility and helped define the smooth soul sound of the early 1980s.
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