Gotta go home

Slade · Slade Box-Anthology 1968-91 [1972]

All dressed up in your Sunday best, You never know when to stop

You got a tight-fit top, One thing about it , hopin' that it won't drop off , oh



Chorus

When you gotta go home, then you gotta go, gotta go home

When you gotta go home, then you gotta go, gotta go home

When you gotta go home, then you gotta go



All dolled-up in your birthday suit, You've just gotta wear a smile

Oh, when your headlights flash, Talkin' about you , really goin' out in style , oh



Chorus

When you gotta go home, then you gotta go, gotta go home

When you gotta go home, then you gotta go, gotta go home

When you gotta go home, then you gotta go



Always there with a new sensation, a new designer-frock

Always there with a new creation, determined just to shock



All decked out in your masquerade, An' you 'n' me are on the loose

You got a tight-fit top, One thing about it , hopin' that it ain't no use , oh



Chorus

When you gotta go home, then you gotta go, gotta go home

When you gotta go home, then you gotta go, gotta go home

When you gotta go home, then you gotta go



Chorus

When you gotta go home, then you gotta go, gotta go home

When you gotta go home, then you gotta go, gotta go home

, When you gotta go then you gotta go home ,



Chorus

When you gotta go home, then you gotta go, gotta go home

, You gotta go home, I said you gotta go home ,

When you gotta go home, then you gotta go, gotta go home

, When you gotta go, yeah you gotta go ,



Chorus

When you gotta go home, then you gotta go, gotta go home

When you gotta go home, then you gotta go, gotta go home

Gotta go home

Gotta go home stands as a defining track in the extensive catalogue of Slade, capturing the band's signature hard rock energy during their formative years. Released in the early 1970s, the recording showcases the group's ability to blend driving rhythms with melodic hooks that resonated deeply with audiences. As part of their broader discography, the song reflects the energetic live performance style that would later propel them to massive commercial success. It sits alongside other notable works from this era, demonstrating the band's consistent output of high-octane rock anthems. The track remains a testament to Slade's enduring influence on British rock music, highlighting their skill in crafting memorable songs that defined a generation of listeners.