Slippin' and Slidin'
Little Richard and His Band Lyrics
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Peepin' and hidin'
Been told a long time ago
Slippin' and slidin'
Peepin' and hidin'
Been told a long time ago
Baby, you've been bold
I won't be your fool no more
Oh, big conniver
Nothin' but a jive
I done got hip to your jive
Oh, big conniver
Nothin' but a jive
I done got hip to your jive
Slippin' and slidin'
Peepin' and hidin'
Won't be your feel no more, ohh
Oh, Malinda
She's a solid sender
You know you better surrender
Oh, Malinda
She's a solid sender
You know you better surrender
Slippin' and slidin'
Peepin' and hidin'
Won't be your fool no more
Slippin' and slidin'
Peepin' and hidin'
Been told a long time ago
Slippin' and slidin'
Peepin' and hidin'
Been told a long time ago
I've been told
Baby, you've been bold
I won't be your fool no more, ow
The song "Slippin' and Slidin'" by Little Richard is a classic rock and roll song released in 1956. The song begins with the phrases "slippin' and slidin'" and "peepin' and hidin'," which is repeated throughout the song and refers to the singer's suspicion that their partner is being unfaithful. The lyrics are simple and repetitive, but the emotion and power of Little Richard's voice bring the song to life.
The singer has been "told a long time ago" that their partner is cheating on them and that they have been "bold." Despite this warning, the singer has continued to be their partner's "fool," but they have now "got hip" to their partner's "jive" and won't be their fool anymore.
The song refers to a female character named Malinda, whom the singer implies is more trustworthy and honest than their current partner. The line "She's a solid sender / You know you better surrender" suggests that Malinda is someone who won't deceive or lie to their partner, and they should give in to her instead of their current partner who is a "big conniver."
Overall, the song is about realizing that someone you trust is not trustworthy and finding the strength to move on from that relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Slippin' and slidin'
Moving and acting in a sneaky, dishonest way
Peepin' and hidin'
Watching and avoiding being caught
Been told a long time ago
Someone warned me about you before
I've been told
I have received a warning or advice
Baby, you've been bold
You have been daring and audacious
I won't be your fool no more
I will no longer be deceived by you
Oh, big conniver
You are a major deceiver and manipulator
Nothin' but a jive
You are full of lies and deceit
I done got hip to your jive
I have become wise to your tricks
Won't be your feel no more, ohh
I will no longer be under your influence
Oh, Malinda
Referring to someone who is reliable and trustworthy
She's a solid sender
She is dependable and capable
You know you better surrender
You should give up and admit defeat
Been told a long time ago
Someone warned me about you before
I won't be your fool no more, ow
I will no longer be deceived by you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Albert Collins, Edurin Bogage, James Smith, Richard Penniman
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木倉谷哲也
Lyrics:
Slippin’ and a-slidin’, peepin’ and a-hidin’
Been told a long time ago
Slippin’ and a-slidin’, peepin’ and a-hidin’
Been told a long time ago
I been told, baby, you been bold
I won’t be your fool no more
Oh, big conniver, nothing but a jiver
I done got hip to your jive
Oh, big conniver, nothing but a jiver
I done got hip to your jive
Slippin’ and a-slidin’, peepin’ and a-hidin’
Won’t be your fool no more, ow
[ saxophone solo ]
Oh, Melinda, she’s a solid sender
You know, you better surrender
Oh, Melinda, she’s a solid sender
You know, you better surrender
Slippin ‘ and a-slidin’, peepin’ and a-hidin’
Won’t be your fool no more
Slippin ‘ and a-slidin’, peepin’ and a-hidin’
Been told a long time ago
Slippin ‘ and a-slidin’, peepin’ and a-hidin’
Been told a long time ago
I been told, baby, you been bold
I won’t be your fool no more, ow
Steven Wells
Indeed the correct version. Well done.
LaRae Godwin
I love this song. I have cried all weekend about Little Richard passing away. I loved him since I can remember much to my mother's horror!!!!
Walter Haight
It's hard to believe that Little Richard never charted again after 1958.
the45prof
He had six titles on the Hot 100 after 1958, but just missed hitting the Top 40 again.
Roger Sayer
The real king of rock n roll.RIP Richard, gone but never forgotten.I saw him on tour in the UK, he was the most exciting act that I ever saw and Buddy Holly was the most memorable
sauquoit13456
Such a sad, sad day...
In the 1950s when I was a teenager and a true rock 'n roller, I had five idols, and now all five are gone...
Buddy Holly {1936 · 1959}, Chuck Berry {1926 · 2017}, Fats Domino {1928 · 2017}, Little Richard {1932 – 2020}, and Elvis {1935 - 1977}...
May they all R.I.P.
Personal note: My favorite Richard record, plus the great sax solo...
John L
@Larry Tischler ("and they had dropped the sax") what a shame : (
Larry Tischler
This was my favorite too. But for the real rockers, I would scratch Buddy Holly and Elvis and add Jerry Lee Lewis and Bo Diddly and The Coasters.
I saw all the last three, but The Coasters were in the mid eighties, and they had dropped the sax. Can you imagine "Yakity Yak" without a saxaphone?
木倉谷哲也
Lyrics:
Slippin’ and a-slidin’, peepin’ and a-hidin’
Been told a long time ago
Slippin’ and a-slidin’, peepin’ and a-hidin’
Been told a long time ago
I been told, baby, you been bold
I won’t be your fool no more
Oh, big conniver, nothing but a jiver
I done got hip to your jive
Oh, big conniver, nothing but a jiver
I done got hip to your jive
Slippin’ and a-slidin’, peepin’ and a-hidin’
Won’t be your fool no more, ow
[ saxophone solo ]
Oh, Melinda, she’s a solid sender
You know, you better surrender
Oh, Melinda, she’s a solid sender
You know, you better surrender
Slippin ‘ and a-slidin’, peepin’ and a-hidin’
Won’t be your fool no more
Slippin ‘ and a-slidin’, peepin’ and a-hidin’
Been told a long time ago
Slippin ‘ and a-slidin’, peepin’ and a-hidin’
Been told a long time ago
I been told, baby, you been bold
I won’t be your fool no more, ow
terrulian
This is THE business. Don't trust all the re-makes and digitally remastered versions. Blasphemy!