After several albums featuring few original compositions from the quartet came and went (1969's Beginnings, 1970's Play It Loud), the group began to write their own tunes, grew their hair long, and assumed the look of the then-burgeoning glam movement, joining the same cause championed by such fellow Brits as David Bowie and T. Rex. This new direction paid off in 1971 with the number 16 U.K. single "Get Down and Get With It," which soon touched off a string of classic singles and led to Slade becoming one of the most beloved party bands back home. They released Slayed? in 1972. Slade also utilized another gimmick, humorously misspelled song titles, as evidenced by such singles as "Coz I Luv You," "Look Wot You Dun," "Take Me Bak 'Ome," "Mama Weer All Crazee Now," "Gudbuy t'Jane," "Cum on Feel the Noize," "Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me," and "Merry Xmas Everybody" (the latter of which re-entered the charts every holiday season for years afterward). Several attempts at cracking the U.S. market came up empty (with track listings between their U.K. and U.S. full-lengths differing), although such albums as Slade Alive! and Slayed? are considered to be some of the finest albums of the glam era.
Slade continued to score further hit singles back home, including such correctly spelled tracks as "My Friend Stan," "Everyday," "Bangin' Man," "Far Far Away," "How Does it Feel," and "In for a Penny," but with glam rock's dissolution and punk's emergence by the mid-'70s, the hits eventually dried up for the quartet. Despite the change in musical climate, Slade stuck to their guns and kept touring and releasing albums, as the title to their 1977 album, Whatever Happened to Slade, proved that the group's humor remained intact despite their fall from the top of the charts. A large, dedicated following still supported the group as they offered a performance at the 1980 Reading Festival that was considered one of the day's best, resulting in sudden renewed interest in the group back home and Slade scored their first true hit singles in six years with 1981's "We'll Bring the House Down" and "Lock up Your Daughters."
Slade received a boost stateside around this time as well, courtesy of the U.S. pop-metal outfit Quiet Riot, who made a smash hit out of "Cum on Feel the Noize" in 1983 that resulted in a strong chart showing for Slade's 1984 release Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply (issued as The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome in the U.K. a year earlier). Slade then enjoyed a pair of U.S. MTV/radio hits, "Run Runaway" and "My Oh My." Holder and Lea also tried their hand at producing another artist around this time as well, as they manned the boards for Girlschool's 1983 release Play Dirty. Despite another all-new studio release, Rogues Gallery, and Quiet Riot covering another classic Slade tune ("Mama Weer All Crazee Now"), Slade was unable to retain their newfound American audience or rekindled British following and they eventually faded from sight once more, this time without a comeback waiting around the corner. During the '90s, a truncated version of the group dubbed Slade II was formed (without Holder or Lea in attendance), while Holder became a popular U.K. television personality as well as the host of his own '70s rock radio show. A 21-track singles compilation, Feel the Noize: The Very Best of Slade, was issued in 1997 (re-released under the simple title of Greatest Hits a couple of years later), which proved to be a popular release in England.
Discography
Beginnings (as Ambrose Slade, 1969)
Play It Loud (1970)
Slayed? (1972)
Slade Alive! (1972)
Old New Borrowed and Blue (1974)
Slade in Flame (1974)
Nobody's Fools (1976)
Whatever Happened to Slade (1977)
Return to Base (1979)
We'll Bring the House Down (1981)
Till Deaf Do Us Part (1981)
The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome (1983), re-released in 1984 as:
- Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply (1984)
Rogues Gallery (1985)
Crackers - The Christmas Party Album (1985)
You Boyz Make Big Noize (1987)
Keep on Rockin' (1994) (as Slade II), is the only studio album by Slade II. The album was released in 1994 and has seen various re-issues and guises under alternative names such as Wild Nites (1999), Cum on Let's Party! (2002) and Superyob (2003).
There are other artists with the same name:
2. Slade less commonly refers to Grady Slade, Jr, a Rap artist
3. Slade also refers to a rapper who made music from 2013-2016 under the label, Chapter 9. He currently makes music under a new alias, Dante Oasis.
Cum On Feel The Noize
Slade Lyrics
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Yow
So you think I got an evil mind, well, I'll tell you honey
And I don't know why
And I don't know why
So you think my singing's out of time, well it makes me money
And I don't know why
Anymore
Oh no
So come on, feel the noise
Girls, grab your boys
We get wild, wild, wild
We get wild, wild, wild
So come on, feel the noise
Girls, grab your boys
We get wild, wild, wild
At your door
So you say I got a funny face, I ain't got no worries
And I don't know why
And I don't know why
Say I'm a scruff bag well it's no disgrace, I ain't in no hurry
And I don't know why
I just don't know why
Anymore
Oh no
So come on, feel the noise
Girls, grab your boys
We get wild, wild, wild
We get wild, wild, wild
So come on, feel the noise
Girls, grab your boys
We get wild, wild, wild
At your door
Yow
So you think we have a lazy time, well you should know better
And I don't know why
I just don't know why
And you say I got a dirty mind, well I'm a mean go-getter
And I don't know why
And I don't know why
Anymore
Oh no
So come on, feel the noise
Girls, grab your boys
We get wild, wild, wild
We get wild, wild, wild
So come on, feel the noise
Girls, grab your boys
We get wild, wild, wild
At your door
So come on, feel the noise (come on, come on)
Girls, grab your boys (grab your boys)
We get wild, wild, wild (we get wild)
We get wild, wild, wild (yeah)
So come on, feel the noise (feel it, feel it)
Girls, grab your boys (grab 'em, grab 'em)
We get wild, wild, wild (we get wild)
We get wild, wild, wild (we get wild)
Come on, feel the noise (can you feel it, can you feel it?)
Girls, grab your boys (feel the noise)
We get wild, wild, wild (come on, get wild)
We get wild, wild, wild (get wild)
So come on, feel the noise (come on, come on, come on)
Girls, grab your boys (feel the noise)
We get wild, wild, wild
We get wild, wild, wild
Slade’s “Cum On Feel the Noize” is a catchy rock song that encourages listeners to let go of their inhibitions and enjoy wild and reckless abandon. The lyrics are an anthem for youthful rebellion against authority and conformity. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, with lead singer Noddy Holder singing in a playful growl, “So you think I got an evil mind? Well, I’ll tell you honey, and I don’t know why.”
The song then launches into a rambunctious chorus where Holder repeatedly sings, “Come on, feel the noise, girls, grab your boys. We get wild, wild, wild, we get wild wild wild!” The chorus expresses a desire for people to let loose and have fun, regardless of what others may think of them. The song then goes on to address the ridicule the band members face due to their appearance, with Holder proclaiming, “So you say I got a funny face, I ain’t got no worries, and I don’t know why.”
Overall, “Cum On Feel the Noize” is a rebellious and energetic song that encourages listeners to embrace their wild side and enjoy themselves without fear of judgment.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, baby, baby
Repetitive statement to catch attention
Yow
Exclamation to hype up the listener
So you think I got an evil mind, well, I'll tell you honey
Addressing the notion that the singer has a negative personality
And I don't know why
Unclear reason for others' perceptions
And I don't know why
Reinforcing their lack of understanding
So you think my singing's out of time, well it makes me money
Denying critiques of their singing abilities
And I don't know why
Still unclear on why it's bothersome
And I don't know why
Reinforcing their lack of concern
Anymore
Acknowledging a shift in attitude
Oh no
An exclamation of urgency or concern
So come on, feel the noise
Invitation for the listener to engage with the music
Girls, grab your boys
Addressing the female listeners to attract male companionship
We get wild, wild, wild
Describing the exciting atmosphere of the music
We get wild, wild, wild
Focusing on the energetic nature of the song
So come on, feel the noise
Repeating the invitation for the listener to engage
Girls, grab your boys
Repeating the call for female listeners to find male companionship
We get wild, wild, wild
Repeating the description of the exciting music
At your door
Indicating that the wildness is right around the corner
So you say I got a funny face, I ain't got no worries
Addressing negative comments about their physical appearance
And I don't know why
Remaining unaware of the motive behind the criticism
And I don't know why
Reinforcing their lack of concern
Say I'm a scruff bag well it's no disgrace, I ain't in no hurry
Acknowledging a negative label put on them but implying they are unbothered by it
And I don't know why
Unclear on the reason for the label
I just don't know why
Reiterating confusion and lack of concern
Anymore
Slightly shifting tone from confusion to frustration
Oh no
Once again expressing concern or urgency
So come on, feel the noise
Repeating invitation to engage with the music
Girls, grab your boys
Repeating instructions for female listeners to engage in dancing with male partners
We get wild, wild, wild
Repeating the exciting nature of the song
We get wild, wild, wild
Repeating and emphasizing the energy of the music
So come on, feel the noise
Repeating invitation for listeners to have fun
Girls, grab your boys
Repeating the directive for women to find male partners
We get wild, wild, wild
Reiterating the fun and excited energy of the song
At your door
Clarifying that the wildness is right outside
Come on, feel the noise (can you feel it, can you feel it?)
Repeating the invitation to engage with the music and asking the listener to confirm they're feeling it
Girls, grab your boys (feel the noise)
Repeating the instruction for female listeners to find male dancing partners and confirming the listener is feeling the music
We get wild, wild, wild (come on, get wild)
Repeating the description of the song's energy and encouraging the listener to get wild with them
We get wild, wild, wild (get wild)
Repeating the previous line to reinforce the directive to get wild
So come on, feel the noise (come on, come on, come on)
Excitedly repeating the invitation to engage and dance
Girls, grab your boys (feel the noise)
Repeating the instruction for female listeners to find male dancing partners and confirming that they're feeling the music
We get wild, wild, wild
Final repetition of the exciting and energetic nature of the song
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James Lea, Neville Holder
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@WDXash
A proper band! Proper lead singer, with the right voice, guitar, drums and an intelligent bass line. There’s no one like this anymore!
@oxcart4172
Noddy has an incredible voice. It's like he can make the "wall of sound" on his own!
@martinkeast3497
I met Noddy on Friday night.. I hosted a 70s night and he turned up for it. He was brilliant, took part in the raffle, giving the prizes out.Brilliant man.
@art23428
Sure bud dont lie
@martinkeast3497
@art23428 it's true matey, my brother in law came as him and was so convincing I thought my sister was cheating on him with Noddy!!🤣
@MrRockgod49
Who else misses the 70s?
@richardmoore5458
Every day Geoff.
@justayoutuber1906
Everyone that lived through the 70s hated them.
@julianaylor4351
Not me I was a teenager. 😁 Still ❤️🎶 though.
@markmcnicholas9475
Meeeee. I miss the seventies, and Slade especially!!