This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
I've been waiting by the radio for someone like you
But the people that are calling in today are few and far between
You were listening
Their words are dull their syllables slow
But every day I have to call into this show
Last week I decided to give it a go
And I caught your ear when I said
[Chorus]
"I'm a man who sits at his desk
So I guess I've got nothing to lose at this request
I want a girl who doesn't like to dress to impress
A girl with a radio heart
A girl with a radio heart
We've never met but we've never been apart
A girl with a radio heart"
I took a risk and gambled on a voice I didn't know
Turned up my lonely radio
I leave my job, sell what I own
For someone who knows what the radio knows
Expose what the radio knows
I've been waiting by the radio for so long
Then you tuned in, not listening
Then I caught your ear when I said
[Chorus]
I want a girl who doesn't like to dress to impress
[Repeat: x3]
A girl with a radio heart
A girl with a radio heart
We've never met but we've never been apart
A girl with a radio heart
A girl with a radio heart
A girl with a radio heart
But the people that are calling in today are few and far between
You were listening
Their words are dull their syllables slow
But every day I have to call into this show
Last week I decided to give it a go
And I caught your ear when I said
[Chorus]
"I'm a man who sits at his desk
So I guess I've got nothing to lose at this request
I want a girl who doesn't like to dress to impress
A girl with a radio heart
A girl with a radio heart
We've never met but we've never been apart
A girl with a radio heart"
I took a risk and gambled on a voice I didn't know
Turned up my lonely radio
I leave my job, sell what I own
For someone who knows what the radio knows
Expose what the radio knows
I've been waiting by the radio for so long
Then you tuned in, not listening
Then I caught your ear when I said
[Chorus]
I want a girl who doesn't like to dress to impress
[Repeat: x3]
A girl with a radio heart
A girl with a radio heart
We've never met but we've never been apart
A girl with a radio heart
A girl with a radio heart
A girl with a radio heart
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First comment? Awesome. I love this song, the beat, the sound, the lyrics! It's amazing. (Or so I think). I believe it sounds like that other song, "Radio killed the radio star" but that may just be me. Whatever, it's still awesome.
Anyway, I think it's about a guy who tells a girl that he loves them for who she is, her faults and all. It's pretty straight forward really.
very cool (: im learning to drive, and whenever im in the car this song plays. its actually quite distracting.
best song on the new album by far :)
It's "Their words are dull and syllables slow"
And you made a mistake on the first verse. Caught.. :)
I LOVE This Song.
I believe he loves a girl for the simplicity of her but also everything she stands for. He doesn't know her well but takes a chance because she's a rarity? She has a radio heart, Because everyone knows 'Video killed the radio star'. She's still into the radio when everyone's leapt through time but she knows what she knows and knows what she wants. That's just my interpretation of it anyway. I don't know if it's right but I enjoy listening to the song anyway.
I can't believe there aren't more comments on this song!
i love this song!
i dont even know why!
coz the lyrcs are kind crap!
i love it!
peace!
LOL!
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