| The Radio Dept. – A Token of Gratitude Lyrics | 1 year ago |
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I think this song could be a not-so-subtle message about the band's issues with Labrador Records. The band felt they had signed their Labrador contract when they were young, and as the years went by, they realized the contract was not in their best interest. Labrador wanted to hold them to the terms of the contract. The band sued to get out of the contract and eventually settled with the label. In various interviews, Johan Duncanson has stated that he appreciated the outlet the band was provided in their formative years, but they (the band) wanted to retain some measure of control over their work after they were finished with Labrador. It should also be noted that Duncanson and the band have stated they often employ lyrics that can be interpreted in multiple ways. I think Duncanson is telling the label he sincerely appreciates all they have done ("Please accept this as a token of my sincere gratitude"), but problems have arisen ("There's the singing, the provoking, and all the promises made that were broken"). Now he accepts the relationship is ending ("Do I love you? Yes, I love you, but easy come, easy go"), and he wants the label to do what is right and act in good faith {"Don't let me down"). |
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