He sent "The Mixtape" to various record companies and in response Drew McConnell (bassist for Babyshambles) arranged for Rat Boy to have a meeting with him, Cardy was subsequently signed to Parlophone in early 2015. In addition to this "The Mixtape" was featured in NME Magazine and played by radio stations including BBC Radio 1, Radio X and BBC Radio 6.
Rat Boy was added to the BBC Sound Of 2016 Longlist, an annual poll in which over 100 Music Specialists select artists they believe will be successful within the next 12 months. In December 2015, MTV released its Brand New for 2016, an annually released article and webseries containing artists to watch out for during the upcoming year. Rat Boy was shortlisted along with 10 other artists including Bonkaz, Jack Garratt and Rationale. He was also nominated for the Best New Artist 2016 by NME magazine, which he subsequently won, along with performing his single "Move" at the awards ceremony.
In April 2017, Cardy's song "Knock Knock" was sampled on Kendrick Lamar's song "Lust", taken from his fourth studio album, Damn. When he found out about the sample, he tweeted his appreciation for it.
On 11 August 2017 Rat Boy released his long-awaited debut album Scum. The album was initially released with 13 tracks, however a deluxe 25-track version was also released. The deluxe version included more than 15 minutes of skits, samples and interludes, as well as an extra song "Sad Sad" featuring fellow indie musician Mallory Merk. The album reached 15 in the uk album chart.
In December 2017, Cardy supported Liam Gallagher on his UK solo tour.
On 25 January 2019 Rat Boy released the studio album Internationally Unknown which was recorded in 2018.
Rat Boy featured on McFly's 2020 album, "Young Dumb Thrills" under a song of the same name.
I WANNA SKATE
Rat boy Lyrics
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I wanna wait
You want a Benz? (Uh-huh, uh-huh)
I wanna skate
You wanna go? (Uh-huh, uh-huh)
I wanna skate, I wanna skate, I wanna skate
With the kids jumpin' up and down
Rubble's picked and we leavin' fast
Security come and they chase our ass
On the cranium, see blood and I'm down
When the bloods got me trippin' to a whole new sound
You got the style, we got the wicked
No need to ask myself who is the sickest
You want it now? (Uh-huh, uh-huh)
I wanna wait
You want a Benz? (Uh-huh, uh-huh)
I wanna skate
You wanna go? (Uh-huh, uh-huh)
I wanna skate, I wanna skate, I wanna skate
Stare into my back am I crushing this time
I'm gonna run 'em up hard while they're taking us down
American trip, I'm just here for the fun
Young English boy about to hit it worldwide
When my friends hear the single is it hit or miss
But I don't give a fuck, I don't do it for crits
I do it for me, I don't do it for them
I never wrote a song for the businessmen
I just wanna skate
You want it now? I wanna wait
You want a Benz? I wanna skate
You wanna go? I wanna skate, I wanna skate, I wanna skate
I wanna skate, I wanna skate
I wanna skate, I just wanna skate
The lyrics in Rat boy's "I Wanna Skate" are about the desire to skate and live freely while rejecting the materialistic values of society. The chorus emphasizes this, with lines like "You want it now? I wanna wait / You want a Benz? I wanna skate." This juxtaposition represents the different mindsets of individuals in society, with some prioritizing material possessions and others valuing the freedom to pursue their passions.
The verses describe the experience of skating, trespassing on private property, and getting chased by security. This highlights the rebellious and anti-establishment nature of skating and how it allows individuals to break free from societal norms. The line "I never wrote a song for the businessmen" further emphasizes the rejection of capitalist values and the focus on self-expression over profit.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Wanna Skate" celebrate the freedom and rebellious spirit of skating while rejecting the materialistic values of society.
Line by Line Meaning
You want it now? (Uh-huh, uh-huh)
Are you in a hurry? I am in no rush.
I wanna wait
I am willing to be patient.
You want a Benz? (Uh-huh, uh-huh)
You desire a luxurious vehicle?
I wanna skate
I prefer to skateboard.
You wanna go? (Uh-huh, uh-huh)
Are you ready to leave?
I wanna skate, I wanna skate, I wanna skate
I want to skateboard repeatedly.
With the kids jumpin' up and down
The children are leaping about.
Trespassin' on the private ground
The kids are on someone else's property without permission.
Rubble's picked and we leavin' fast
We quickly gather our belongings and leave.
Security come and they chase our ass
Security personnel pursue us.
On the cranium, see blood and I'm down
My head is injured and I am lying on the ground.
When the bloods got me trippin' to a whole new sound
Due to my injury, my perception of sound has changed in an unexpected way.
You got the style, we got the wicked
You have fashion sense, but we have rebelliousness.
No need to ask myself who is the sickest
I have no doubt that we are the most daring.
Stare into my back am I crushing this time
I am unsure if I am succeeding or failing.
I'm gonna run 'em up hard while they're taking us down
While we are being apprehended, I will resist with all my energy.
American trip, I'm just here for the fun
I am on a trip to America, and my only objective is to have a good time.
Young English boy about to hit it worldwide
I am a youthful English male on the brink of global fame.
When my friends hear the single is it hit or miss
I am unsure how my friends will perceive my music when it is released.
But I don't give a fuck, I don't do it for crits
I am indifferent to criticism and create music for my own satisfaction.
I do it for me, I don't do it for them
I make music for myself, not for anyone else.
I never wrote a song for the businessmen
My music is not intended to appeal to the corporate world.
I just wanna skate
My passion is skateboarding.
I wanna skate, I wanna skate
I desire to skateboard repeatedly.
I wanna skate, I just wanna skate
All I want to do is skateboard.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SEAN, JORDAN CARDY, MIKE PARVIZI, NOAH BOOTH, TIM ARMSTRONG
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