Their next 3 singles got into the charts but they were clearly falling from favour. The next album, Nobody's Fools' hardly scratched the chart and then they were gone. It would be 4 years before they charted again.
How Does It Feel
Slade Lyrics
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How does it feel watching from upside down?
'Cause many years from now there will be new sensations
And new temptations
How does it feel?
How does it feel right at the start?
And how does it feel when you are thrown apart?
And new frustrations
How does it feel? Oh, oh
Do you know, know, know what it's like
To be searchin' in your own time?
All your attempting, experimenting, all on the climb
Do you know, know, know what it's like
To be searching and suddenly find
All your illusion, all your confusion, all left behind?
How does it feel turnin' away?
And how does it feel facing another day?
'Cause many years from now there will be newer poisons
And new horizons
How does it feel? Oh, oh, oh
Do you know, know, know what it's like
To be searchin' in your own time?
All your attempting, experimenting, all on the climb
Do you know, know, know what it's like
To be searching and suddenly find
All your illusion, all your confusion, all left behind?
'Cause many years from now there will be new tomorrows
And still some sorrows
How does it feel? Oh, oh, oh
Do you know, know, know what it's like
To be searchin' in your own time?
All your attempting, experimenting, all on the climb, oh
Do you know, know, know what it's like
To be searching and suddenly find
All your illusion, all your confusion, all left behind?
The lyrics of Slade's song How Does It Feel explore the complex and sometimes overwhelming emotions that accompany personal growth and the passage of time. The song asks a series of questions about how it feels to experience new things, to go through changes, and to confront the unknown with varying degrees of confidence and trepidation.
The first two verses of the song focus on the feelings of uncertainty and disorientation that can arise in the face of change. The repeated question "How does it feel?" is both an expression of curiosity and a search for understanding. The lyrics suggest that no matter how confusing or challenging one's present circumstances may be, there are always more adventures to be had, more opportunities to explore and learn, and more feelings to experience.
The chorus of the song shifts the focus to the listener and asks them directly if they know what it's like to search for something important to them, to try new things, and to ultimately find what they were looking for. The repeated phrase "all your illusion, all your confusion, all left behind" suggests that the search itself is valuable and that the journey, with all its twists and turns, is just as important as the destination. The final verses remind us that even as time marches on, there will always be more tomorrows to look forward to, even if those tomorrows bring some sorrows along with them.
Overall, the lyrics to How Does It Feel are a meditation on the human experience of growth and change, with all its attendant joys and sorrows.
Line by Line Meaning
How does it feel runnin' around, 'round, 'round?
What does it feel like to constantly be on the go, never stopping?
How does it feel watching from upside down?
What is the sensation of seeing the world from an inverted position?
'Cause many years from now there will be new sensations
Time will bring forth novel experiences
And new temptations
As these new experiences arise, so too will the inclination towards them
How does it feel?
Can you describe this feeling?
How does it feel right at the start?
What is the initial impression or sentiment?
And how does it feel when you are thrown apart?
What is the feeling when everything falls apart?
'Cause many years from now there will be new elations
There will be exciting highs in the future
And new frustrations
As well as new lows and difficulties
How does it feel? Oh, oh
Can you express these emotions?
Do you know, know, know what it's like
Have you experienced this?
To be searchin' in your own time?
To explore and discover at your own pace?
All your attempting, experimenting, all on the climb
Constantly endeavoring and taking chances along the way
Do you know, know, know what it's like
Have you ever felt this?
To be searching and suddenly find
To unexpectedly discover something significant
All your illusion, all your confusion, all left behind?
Leaving behind all that was previously obscure and perplexing
How does it feel turnin' away?
What emotions arise when avoiding something?
And how does it feel facing another day?
What is the feeling when starting a new day?
'Cause many years from now there will be newer poisons
In the future there will be new toxicities or dangers
And new horizons
As well as opportunities and exciting possibilities
How does it feel? Oh, oh, oh
What do you feel and what is your reaction to these experiences?
Do you know, know, know what it's like
Have you been here before?
To be searchin' in your own time?
To explore and make discoveries in your own timing?
All your attempting, experimenting, all on the climb, oh
Persevering and taking chances on the ascent
Do you know, know, know what it's like
Have you felt it too?
To be searching and suddenly find
To suddenly discover something new
All your illusion, all your confusion, all left behind?
All that previously seemed obscure and baffling is now clear and comprehensible
'Cause many years from now there will be new tomorrows
Tomorrow will bring new beginnings and change
And still some sorrows
But there will still be difficulties and sadness
How does it feel? Oh, oh, oh
What do these changes and experiences feel like to you?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jim Lea, Neville Holder
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@kevinbarrett8875
I remember listening to this when I was 14 years old and I’m now 63 and still love it!!!!
@alandawson2130
Me too Slades best song!
@martinda7446
I went to see the film in the Wimbledon Odeon, I'm 60 so must have been 10 ish.
@juliebignold6581
1:20
@juliebignold6581
Me two
@ricksuegreen1753
If Lennon and McCartney had recorded this it would have been lauded as an all-time classic.
For me it speaks louder with each passing year.
@geekpie100
If this had been released out of the blue, it would be remembered as a classic of the 70s. The problem was that people were unable to see past the music-hall Slade of 73 and 74.
@actionsub
True. The whole "Slade in Flame" film was a Hail Mary-type move to revive their fading popularity in the UK, while trying to get some momentum in America.
Slade's existing fans were disappointed by the gloomy tone of the movie, not to mention the melancholy soundtrack. Over in the US, it barely registered.
This song, despite popular opinion, was an absolute banger from Day One. Well produced and arranged, it showed the band could be more diverse than their raw party rock. Nearly 50 years later, this wistful tune is still very meaningful to me.
@mucky1275
So far ahead of its time, the world just wasn’t ready for this classic.
They are now.
Brilliantly sung, performed recorded, and produced.
If Carlsberg made songs it would be How Does It Feel.
@bobballard3146
Quite simply one of the greatest records ever recorded.