Slang
Def Leppard
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Sittin' dark getting taken 'cause I said Something lewd in a low down accent Yeah yeah yeah Kinda love those eyes I wanna get down honey But I ain't your guy I'll rap 'n' ruck 'n' jam it up But count me out Cause all I ever wanna get is slang Slang with me, I don't wanna get my hands dirty Slang with me, I just wanna get soakin' wet Slang with me, I don't wanna get my hands dirty All I ever wanna get is slang What's affectin' my condition What's about to knock you down Said wrapped 'n' bound and a goddamn I'd love to get connected but it's outta my hand I'll rap 'n' ruck 'n' jam it up But count me out Cause all I ever wanna get is slang Slang with me, I don't wanna get my hands dirty Slang with me, I just wanna get soakin' wet Slang with me, I don't wanna get my hands dirty All I ever wanna get is slang It's my intention to be your obsession (Mi pasion, mi obsesion, queria que eastuvieras conmigo) It's my obsession to be your addiction Uno, dos, tres, cuatro Slang with me, I don't wanna get my hands dirty Slang with me, I just wanna get soakin' wet Slang with me, I don't wanna get my hands dirty All I ever wanna get is Slang with me, I don't wanna get my hands dirty Slang with me, I just wanna get soakin' wet Slang with me, I don't wanna get my hands dirty All I ever wanna get is slang
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Written by: COLLEN, ELLIOTT
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11 facts about this song
Album Information"Slang" is the title track of Def Leppard's sixth studio album, which was released in 1996.
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Change in StyleThis song marked a significant departure from the band's traditional hard rock/heavy metal sound into more of an alternative rock and acoustic sound.
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Commercial PerformanceThough “Slang” was not initially as successful as previous Def Leppard albums, it still managed to reach number 14 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.
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Single ReleaseThe song "Slang" was released as the first single off the album in the US. It peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
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Lyrics and MeaningThe song’s lyrics, written by lead vocalist Joe Elliott and guitarist Phil Collen, are said to delve into topics of perceived authenticity, misunderstanding, and breakdowns in communication.
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Unique Recording ProcessThe album Slang was notably recorded in a rented house in Spain rather than in a traditional recording studio, which the band believed lent a unique, relaxed atmosphere to the recording process.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised the song for its lyricism and daring departure from Def Leppard's typical sound.
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ImpactThe drastic style change seen in "Slang" influenced future albums, with the band incorporating a wider range of genres into their music.
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In ConcertIt's one of the few tracks from the album still played live by the band.
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Remastered Edition"Slang" album was re-issued in a deluxe edition in 2014, offering fans a remastered version of the song, along with a host of extra tracks and B-sides.
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Personal SignificanceDef Leppard's guitarist Phil Collen has stated in several interviews that "Slang" is one of his favorite songs from the album of the same name.
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