To me, the song is about isolation, whether real or imaginary. Sometimes when one feels alone and isolated, you can doubt your own existence. The line "gonna have to reach my friends to find out how I feel" really jumps out at me. Not only do we tend to define ourselves by the people in our lives, when we interact with others, it proves we're alive. It pulls us out of the dark places in our heads. The plaintive cry of "Hello, hello, turn your radio on" is almost like screaming out into the ether for a connection. It's a desperate cry for connection, for validation. There's a strong thread of confusion, fear, a bit of paranoia, and a whole lot of rapidly diminishing hope woven throughout the song. A shocking, and moving, snapshot of depression. Without a doubt, my favorite song. One of the most stunning songs ever written, I just wish it was more widely known. The video is breathtaking, as well.
To me, the song is about isolation, whether real or imaginary. Sometimes when one feels alone and isolated, you can doubt your own existence. The line "gonna have to reach my friends to find out how I feel" really jumps out at me. Not only do we tend to define ourselves by the people in our lives, when we interact with others, it proves we're alive. It pulls us out of the dark places in our heads. The plaintive cry of "Hello, hello, turn your radio on" is almost like screaming out into the ether for a connection. It's a desperate cry for connection, for validation. There's a strong thread of confusion, fear, a bit of paranoia, and a whole lot of rapidly diminishing hope woven throughout the song. A shocking, and moving, snapshot of depression. Without a doubt, my favorite song. One of the most stunning songs ever written, I just wish it was more widely known. The video is breathtaking, as well.
@HillbillyProfane couldn't have put it better myself
@HillbillyProfane couldn't have put it better myself