Radio Campaign
M. Ward Lyrics
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By my head ache blues.
And I got pulled by the pull of the tide.
I got stripped of my soul,
Standing in my shoes,
Come back, come back
My little peace of mind
Come back, come back
My little peace of mind
Since the day you been gone,
I cannot keep from crying.
Come back, come back
My little peace of mind.
I sent signals and signs,
From a mountainside
Now I'm gonna try this old microphone light
Now I'm callin' out your name on this radio campaign.
Come back, come back
My little peace of mind.
Come back, come back
My little peace of mind
Since the day you've been gone
I cannot keep from crying.
Come back, come back
My little peace of mind.
The lyrics of M. Ward's song "Radio Campaign" tell a story of a person who is feeling overwhelmed, stripped of their soul, and desperate for their peace of mind to come back. The singer sings of feeling pushed to the edge by the "head ache blues" and being pulled by the tide, which could symbolize the external pressures weighing down on them. The repeated plea to their peace of mind to come back shows how important this feeling of calm and stability is to the singer, and how much they miss it.
The singer also mentions sending signals and signs from a mountainside, which could represent the singer attempting to reach out for help or guidance but not receiving a response. They then turn to the radio, using it as a platform to call out the name of their lost "little peace of mind." Perhaps the singer hopes that if they can manifest this feeling and make it heard, it will somehow make its way back to them. The haunting melody and simple, repetitive lyrics create a sense of longing and vulnerability that is palpable.
Overall, "Radio Campaign" is a song about feeling lost and trying to find a way back to oneself. It's a reminder that sometimes we need to reach out to others and ask for help, or even just shout our sorrows into the void, in order to find our way back to a sense of peace.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I been pushed to the edge,
I'm feeling stressed out and overwhelmed.
By my head ache blues.
I have a headache and it's making things worse.
And I got pulled by the pull of the tide.
I'm feeling pulled in different directions and it's adding to my stress.
I got stripped of my soul,
I feel like I've lost a part of myself.
Standing in my shoes,
I'm struggling in my current situation.
Come back, come back
My little peace of mind
I need a break from everything and some time to relax.
Since the day you been gone,
I cannot keep from crying.
I've been upset ever since you left and can't seem to stop crying.
I sent signals and signs,
From a mountainside
I've tried to reach out to you in different ways.
Now I'm gonna try this old microphone light
I'm going to make one last effort to contact you.
Now I'm callin' out your name on this radio campaign.
I'm using the radio to try and connect with you.
Come back, come back
My little peace of mind.
I'm still hoping you'll come back and help me find some peace.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Matthew Stephen Ward
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Craig R. H. Laurent
Great song!