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.
Move
Rat boy Lyrics
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When you hear the groove that makes you legs move
When you hear the groove that makes your head spin
When you hear the groove that makes, you hear the groove that makes
When you hear the groove that makes your head spin
When you hear the groove that makes you legs move
When you hear the groove that makes your head spin
When you hear the groove that makes, you hear the groove that makes
Well, you know I never say the same thing twice
Uh, well you know, I never say the same thing twice
If I pulse about in the headlight
Bad advice like a landstrike no future sight
We the generation of TV station
I'm like a tandem, going in random
I see no problem in NRG
Everything's free if you want it to be
Take my MP3 illegally and move
When you hear the groove that makes your head spin
When you hear the groove that makes you legs move
When you hear the groove that makes your head spin
When you hear the groove that makes, you hear the groove that
When you hear the groove that makes your head spin
When you hear the groove that makes you legs move
When you hear the groove that makes your head spin
When you hear the groove that makes, you hear the groove that
Well, you know I never say the same thing twice
Uh, well you know, I never say the same thing twice
Even though I'm myself in my three stripes
Eating MacD's but we never are happy
Keep it underground like wacky, Gaddaffi
Sorry, but today, I'm in a hurry
Don't space invade 'cause that ain't the way Atari
Tried skipping, spitting, do it for Britain
Can hardly read these lines I've written
When you hear the groove that makes your head spin
When you hear the groove that makes you legs move
When you hear the groove that makes your head spin
When you hear the groove that makes, you hear the groove that makes
When you hear the groove that makes your head spin
When you hear the groove that makes you legs move
When you hear the groove that makes your head spin
When you hear the groove that makes, you hear the groove that
When you hear the groove that makes your head spin
When you hear the groove that makes you legs move
When you hear the groove that makes your head spin
When you hear the groove that makes, you hear the groove that makes
When you hear the groove that makes your head spin
When you hear the groove that makes you legs move
When you hear the groove that makes your head spin
When you hear the groove that makes, you hear the groove that makes
When you hear the groove that makes your head spin
When you hear the groove that makes you legs move
When you hear the groove that makes your head spin
When you hear the groove that makes, you hear the groove that makes
When you hear the groove that makes your head spin
When you hear the groove that makes you legs move
When you hear the groove that makes your head spin
When you hear the groove that makes, you hear the groove that makes
When you hear the groove that makes, you hear the groove that makes your head spin
The song "Move" by Rat Boy is all about the power of music and how it can make people move and dance, regardless of their worries and troubles in life. The lyrics are repetitive and catchy, emphasizing the importance of the grooves and beats that get people moving. The song begins with the description of the groove that makes your head spin and your legs move, suggesting that it has a strong impact on the listener. As the song progresses, the artist admits that he never says the same thing twice and talks about his experiences with the music industry, TV stations, and downloads. He acknowledges that everything is free if you want it to be and encourages the listeners to take his music and move to it.
The lyrics are meant to be fun and carefree, representing a generation that loves to move and groove to the music. The reference to different things such as TV station, downloads, and Atari helps to establish the setting and era of the song, adding a layer of detail to the story being told. The repetition of the verses and chorus adds to the overall upbeat nature of the song and makes it an anthem for young people who love to dance and forget their worries.
Line by Line Meaning
When you hear the groove that makes your head spin
The music that excites you and gets you moving
When you hear the groove that makes you legs move
The music that makes you dance and groove
When you hear the groove that makes, you hear the groove that makes
Repeated emphasis on the power of the music to move you
Well, you know I never say the same thing twice
A declaration of originality and spontaneity in his lyrics
If I pulse about in the headlight
A metaphorical description of his frenzied thoughts and actions
Bad advice like a landstrike no future sight
A commentary on senseless behavior and choices
We the generation of TV station
A reference to how much influence TV has on young people
I'm like a tandem, going in random
A simile describing how he moves through life
I see no problem in NRG
An endorsement of energy and liveliness
Everything's free if you want it to be
A philosophical statement about abundance and lack of scarcity
Take my MP3 illegally and move
An invitation to his listeners to enjoy and move to his music
Even though I'm myself in my three stripes
A nod to his own unique style
Eating MacD's but we never are happy
A commentary on consumerism and materialism
Keep it underground like wacky, Gaddaffi
A pledge to stay outside the mainstream and be true to his own vision
Sorry, but today, I'm in a hurry
A humorous acknowledgment of his own busy and impatient nature
Don't space invade 'cause that ain't the way Atari
A reference to the old video game and a warning against invading someone's personal space
Tried skipping, spitting, do it for Britain
A description of his artistic attempts and his love for his home country
Can hardly read these lines I've written
A humorous comment on his handwriting and his carefree attitude towards lyrics
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JORDAN CARDY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@magicianuk2862
WELL, YOU KNOW I NEVER SAY THE SAME THING TWICE
WELL, YOU KNOW I NEVER SAY THE SAME THING TWICE
@clarknicol6949
I swear this band will be massive. Mark my words
@Zanders459
+Clark Nicol The band may get massive, but this is not on par with der best
@Zanders459
ZombiEBenoiT Chill Winstun... It may be conceived as a solo project, but when they play live it's as a band
@jac0bCS
+Clark Nicol but, the songs a bit shit
@eleanorharrington469
same
@batmanhaybale
+ZombiEBenoiT it is a band, its jordan cardy, noah booth, liam haygarth, and harry todd
@Jdapple27
Seeing the scooter ninja get knocked the fuck out was so satisfying
@kernnmartin7399
i read this looked up and seen it haha 😂
@joelprestedge7029
+Joe Levett no one gives two shits