Angry Johnny and the Radio Lyrics

Lyric discussion by MattyBeatz 

Cover art for Angry Johnny and the Radio lyrics by Gaslight Anthem, The

I'm pretty sure this song is about a buddy that died. The Dylan reference is because his name was Johnny (at lease in this song) and when it kicks in the at the end I think it's "He" always loved the sad sad songs and not "We".

Lots of TGA's songs are about a friend that died. If you've ever seen them live the drummer Benny has a "Live Fast, Die Awesome" quote on his bass drum. That's a quote their friend used to say all the time.

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