The band originally consisted of Eugene Reynolds (born Alan Forbes) vocals; Fay Fife (born Sheilagh Hynde) vocals; Jo Callis guitar; William Mysterious (born Alastair Donaldson), saxophone; Angel Patterson (born Alan Patterson), drums; Hi-Fi Harris guitar; Dr D.K. Smythe bass guitar and Gale Warning (Gail Jamieson) backing vocals. The Rezillos' early live repertoire included versions of songs originally recorded by the likes of the Sweet, Screaming Lord Sutch, Fleetwood Mac (in the guise of Earl Vince and the Valiants) and the Dave Clark Five. Bootleg recordings exist of this stage of the band's history.
This line-up released their first single "Can't Stand My Baby" on the indie record label, Sensible Records. This led to a major recording contract with Sire Records, home at that time to such other rising new wave acts as Talking Heads and The Ramones. The band also underwent a transformation, shedding both Hi-Fi Harris, Dr. D.K. Smythe, and two backing singers. William Mysterious then shifted to bassist for the band's debut album Can't Stand The Rezillos, widely regarded as a classic of both punk rock and New Wave. A second single "Flying Saucer Attack" / "My Baby Does Good Sculptures" grazed the lower reaches of the UK Singles Chart, and contained different versions of the songs found on the album release. Like the first single, it is considered highly collectable.[citation needed]
However, the quintet reached the Top 20 of the UK chart with their third single, "Top of the Pops" in 1978. By this time, William Mysterious had left the band to be replaced by another bass player Simon Templar (a pseudonym for Simon Bloomfield). The single version of "Top of the Pops" features him, whilst the album version was recorded with William Mysterious.
After releasing their debut album Can't Stand The Rezillos — also in 1978 — Reynolds and Fife left the original band. The live LP Mission Accomplished but the Beat Goes On remains as a testament to the original line-up. A final single, "Destination Venus" made the lower reaches of the UK chart, and earned them a final appearance on the actual Top of the Pops, a long running BBC One TV programme.
I like It
Rezillos Lyrics
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I like it
I like the way you run your fingers through my hair
And I like the way you tickle my chin
And I like the way you let me come in
When your mama ain't there
I like it
I like it
And I like it more when everyday
And I like it always hearing you say
You're liking it too
You're liking it too
I'm asking youwhat do you wanna do?
Do you agree that the world was built for you and me?
I like it
I like it
I like the funny feeling being here with you
And I like it more when everyday
And I like always hearing you say
You're liking it too
you're liking it too
Do that again
You're driving me insane
Kiss me once more
That's another thing I like you for
I like it
I like it
I like the funny feeling being here with
Do that again
You
And I like it more when everyday
And I like always hearing you say
You're liking it too
You're liking it too
I said I like it
Are you liking it too?
The song "I Like It" by The Rezillos is an upbeat love song that portrays the feelings of the singer towards their partner. In the first verse, the singer highlights things they like about their partner, such as the way they run their fingers through their hair and tickle their chin. They also mention how they like it when they can come over when their partner’s mother is not at home. The second verse amplifies the singer's feelings for their partner, stating that they love everything their partner says and does. The song then transitions into a call and response between the singer and their partner, with the singer repeatedly asking if their partner likes it too.
The lyrics of this song reveal a lot about young love, particularly the feeling of infatuation and the desire to spend time with the person one loves. The song's melody and upbeat nature reinforce the idea that love is a happy and exciting feeling, and it celebrates the little things that make a relationship special. Overall, "I Like It" is a feel-good song that exudes positive energy and youthful optimism about love.
Line by Line Meaning
I like it
The singer enjoys the experience they're having
I like it
The singer continues to express their enjoyment of the experience
I like the way you run your fingers through my hair
The singer enjoys physical affection from their partner
And I like the way you tickle my chin
The artist enjoys playful and intimate moments with their partner
And I like the way you let me come in
When your mama ain't there
The artist enjoys the secrecy and excitement of the relationship with their partner
I like the things you do and all the things you say
The singer enjoys the partner's actions and words
And I like it more when everyday
The singer finds that their enjoyment of the experience grows with time
And I like it always hearing you say
You're liking it too
The artist values the affirmation of their partner's enjoyment of the experience
I'm asking youwhat do you wanna do?
The artist is curious about their partner's desires and intentions
Do you agree that the world was built for you and me?
The artist poses a rhetorical question about the special connection between them and their partner
I like the funny feeling being here with you
The singer enjoys the emotional and physical sensations they experience with their partner
Do that again
You're driving me insane
The artist requests a repetition of a particularly enjoyable action, emphasizing their pleasure
Kiss me once more
That's another thing I like you for
The singer appreciates their partner's affection and desires more of it
I said I like it
The singer reiterates their enjoyment of the experience
Are you liking it too?
The singer asks their partner for confirmation of enjoyment and mutual satisfaction
Contributed by Evan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.