Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Tevin Campbell
Vocals
Kathleen Johnson
Background Vocals
Sonny T
Bass Guitar
Atlanta Bliss
Horn
Eric Leeds
Saxophone
Levi Seacer Jr.
Guitar
Tommy Barbarella
Keyboards
Kirk Johnson
Percussion
William DJ Graves
Scratches
Michael Bland
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Prince
Songwriter
Paisley Park
Arranger
Eric Leeds
Horn Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Paisley Park
Executive Producer
Eric Anest
Recording Engineer
Tom Garneau
Engineer
Ray Hahnfeldt
Additional Engineer
Steve Noonan
Recording Engineer
Michael Brauer
Mixing Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Yo, what's up?
Leave your name and a brief message
And I'll be sure to get back with you, peace
(Tevin, I love you)
[Verse 2]
Shhh, break it down
I don't want nobody else to hear the sounds
This love is a private affair
Interrupt the flow, no, they better not dare
Shhh, we got to break it on down
In the day time, uh huh
I think not
[Verse 3]
I'd rather do you after school like some homework
Am I gettin' you hot?
In my bedroom? No, 'cause then we have to stop
(Please don't stop)
I'd rather wait till everyone's fast asleep
Then do it in the kitchen on the table top, oh
We got to break it on down (Down, down) ooh, baby
[Verse 4]
Shhh, break it down
I don't want nobody else to hear the sounds
This love is a private affair
Interrupt the flow, no, they better not dare
Shhh, we got to break it on down
Can you hear me?
We got to break it on down
[Verse 5]
Candlelight? No, I don't think so
The crackle of the flame will just spoil the flow
Besides, I can be your fire, baby
Drippin' all over like a ball of wax
Relax and let go
[Verse 6]
Ooh, break it down
I don't want nobody else to hear the sounds
This love is a private affair (This love)
Interrupt the flow, they better not dare (Oh, no)
Shhh, we got to break it on down (Down, down)
All the way down, we got to break it on down
Break it down, baby
[Verse 7]
I'm here to do work, baby, so what you here to do?
I know you got something special on your mind
Is that true? (Yeah)
I'm here to do work, baby (Do it) and I wanna do it with you
[Verse 8]
You say you wanna slow jam, then listen up, girl
I wanna whisper music in your ear
That'll rock your, rock your, rock your world, oh
What's my name, love? (Tevin)
I'll ask you again, and again, and again, and again
Till you scream, scream it, scream it, oh, yeah
[Verse 9]
(Break it down) What's my name, baby?
(Hear the sound) This is a secret
(Private affair) Nobody'll know
(You better not dare)
Oh, yeah, you gotta break it on down and down and down
Ooh, we got to break it (On down)
If you're with this then let me hear you say (Oh)
[Verse 10]
Shhh, break it down
I don't want nobody else to hear the sounds
This love (Is a private affair) Just me and you, baby
(Interrupt the flow, they better not dare)
(We got to break it on) Down
Oh (We got to break it on down) I'm ready, are you?
Written by: Prince