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.
LAIDBACK
Rat boy Lyrics
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At the rough times, which were all the time
And I didn't know your name when I saw you in the rain
On a cold night, which was every night
Was it easy for you? 'Cause it ain't been for me
And lately, well, I've been lonely
And time moves slow everywhere that I go
Because, Penelope, you were my energy
I guess I'm laidback about your love
I guess I'm laidback about your love
I'm pretty crazy about your love
I guess I'm laidback about your love
I guess I'm laidback about your love
I'm pretty crazy without your love
You were always looking stunning, I was too busy bunning
To take notice, I hope you know this
Delete the pictures off my phone, watching TV on my own
Like a lowlife, I guess you were right
And every single day, everybody seems to say
"Are you alright, mate?" when I'm not, mate
I'm getting pretty good at lying and my chores are multiplying
'Cause, Penelope, you're now my enemy
I kind of miss you in a way, but I can't say
I guess I'm laidback about your love
I guess I'm laidback about your love
I'm pretty crazy about your love
I guess I'm laidback about your love
I guess I'm laidback about your love
I'm pretty crazy without your love
Guess I'm laidback, guess it should be my middle name
Well, I can't go back, I've only got myself to blame
Guess I'm laidback
Well, I guess I'm laidback
I kind of miss you in a way, but I can't say
I guess I'm laidback about your love
I guess I'm laidback about your love
I'm pretty crazy about your love
I guess I'm laidback about your love
I guess I'm laidback about your love
I'm pretty crazy without your love
Guess I'm laidback, guess it should be my middle name
Guess I'm laidback
Well, I guess I'm laidback
Yes, I'm laidback
Well, I guess I'm laidback
In the song "Laidback," Rat Boy laments over a past relationship with someone he calls Penelope. He recalls how she kept him running, and he didn't see the end coming. He mentions how he was too busy "bunning" (smoking weed) to notice how stunning she always looked. Now that she's gone, he's lonely and struggling to move on. He wonders if it was easy for her to let go, but he knows it hasn't been easy for him. He's pretty good at lying and faking happiness, but he can't deny that he misses her, even though he's trying to be laidback about it.
The lyrics paint a picture of a classic breakup scenario: one person moving on while the other struggles to let go. Rat Boy's use of vivid imagery and relatable experiences makes the song all the more relatable. The repetition of the lyrics "I guess I'm laidback about your love" emphasizes Rat Boy's attempts to act indifferent about the breakup while still feeling the pain of it.
Overall, "Laidback" is a heartfelt and relatable song about the struggles of moving on after a breakup. It's a song that anyone who's gone through a tough breakup can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I didn't see it coming and you always kept me running
I was caught off guard and you never allowed me to relax.
At the rough times, which were all the time
Even during the difficult moments, there was no respite.
And I didn't know your name when I saw you in the rain
I was oblivious to your identity when I encountered you in the rain.
On a cold night, which was every night
The air was always chilly, even on the nights we were together.
Was it easy for you? 'Cause it ain't been for me
Did you find it painless? Because it was quite the opposite for me.
And lately, well, I've been lonely
As of late, I have been feeling unaccompanied.
And time moves slow everywhere that I go
Regardless of the location, the passage of time feels sluggish.
Because, Penelope, you were my energy
I relied heavily on you for my drive and enthusiasm, Penelope.
I kind of miss you in a way, but I can't say
To a certain extent, your absence is felt, but I am unable to express this aloud.
I guess I'm laidback about your love
I suppose I am nonchalant when it comes to your love.
I'm pretty crazy about your love
In reality, I'm rather fervent when it comes to your affection.
You were always looking stunning, I was too busy bunning
You constantly appeared glamorous, whilst I was too engrossed in frivolous activities.
To take notice, I hope you know this
I did not give you the proper recognition, I hope you realize.
Delete the pictures off my phone, watching TV on my own
I have erased any photos of you from my mobile device and frequently partake in solitary television viewing.
Like a lowlife, I guess you were right
I act like an indolent, worthless individual, which is perhaps something you correctly assessed about me.
And every single day, everybody seems to say
It appears that on a daily basis, people inquire about my well-being.
"Are you alright, mate?" when I'm not, mate
"How are you doing, my friend?" when in actuality, I am not doing well.
I'm getting pretty good at lying and my chores are multiplying
I am becoming quite skilled at telling untruths, and the amount of duties I must attend to is rapidly increasing.
'Cause, Penelope, you're now my enemy
Due to the circumstances, you are now seen as my foe, Penelope.
Guess I'm laidback, guess it should be my middle name
I suppose being easygoing should be my defining characteristic.
Well, I can't go back, I've only got myself to blame
I cannot reverse the past, and it is solely my fault.
Yes, I'm laidback
Indeed, I am easygoing.
Well, I guess I'm laidback
I suppose that is an accurate description of myself.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: JORDAN CARDY, NICK HODGSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nicolehindley1639
Well, I didn't see it coming and you always kept me running
At the rough times, which were all the time
And I didn't know your name when I saw you in the rain
On a cold night, which was every night
Was it easy for you? 'Cause it ain't been for me
And lately, well, I've been lonely
And time moves slow everywhere that I go
Because, Penelope, you were my energy
I kind of miss you in a way, but I can't say
I guess I'm laidback about your love
I guess I'm laidback about your love
I'm pretty crazy about your love
I guess I'm laidback about your love
I guess I'm laidback about your love
I'm pretty crazy without your love
You were always looking stunning, I was too busy bunning
To take notice, I hope you know this
Delete the pictures off my phone, watching TV on my own
Like a lowlife, I guess you were right
And every single day, everybody seems to say
"Are you alright, mate?" when I'm not, mate
I'm getting pretty good at lying and my chores are multiplying
'Cause, Penelope, you're now my enemy
I kind of miss you in a way, but I can't say
I guess I'm laidback about your love
I guess I'm laidback about your love
I'm pretty crazy about your love
I guess I'm laidback about your love
I guess I'm laidback about your love
I'm pretty crazy without your love
Guess I'm laidback, guess it should be my middle name
Well, I can't go back, I've only got myself to blame
Guess I'm laidback
Well, I guess I'm laidback
I kind of miss you in a way, but I can't say
I guess I'm laidback about your love
I guess I'm laidback about your love
I'm pretty crazy about your love
I guess I'm laidback about your love
I guess I'm laidback about your love
I'm pretty crazy without your love
Guess I'm laidback, guess it should be my middle name
Guess I'm laidback
Well, I guess I'm laidback
Yes, I'm laidback
Well, I guess I'm laidback
@syko.uk.
Probably the most musically serious song he's ever made, summer jammmmm
@dariuscoates894
GoatMan didn't used to be a band tf
@kilm015
Darius Coates don't worry goat mans the dude talking shit about knock knock
@syko.uk.
Tbf its sometimes a bit ambiguous if its truly a band or just Jordans thing. But I agree they're a bad at this point.
@max-sl7kc
GoatMan MTV calls Rat Boy a single guy.
@kabelan3912
At least they've stopped raiding Tesco
@milk9818
Kabelan yep.
@CheeseAlderman
What?
@CheeseAlderman
Toby Shrimpton yeah I do, did they used to raid Tescoβs?
@CheeseAlderman
Toby Shrimpton oh! Sorry