Something's Wrong with My Radio
Stray Cats Lyrics
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Friday night and I'm ready to rock
Hit the switch, spin the dial
Can't find nothing with a rockin' style
Something's wrong with my radio
It says slow down, I say go
They might stare, but baby I don't care
We're gonna rock rock rock
Grease my hair count my dough
Tell that D.J. where to go
Try to listen for a little while
But long-haired music it cramps my style
Something's wrong with my radio
It says slow down, I say go
They might stare, but baby I don't care
We're gonna rock rock rock
Well hunk my horn in jumps my gal
Just one look and it straightens her curls
Radio is off I have a hunch
Radio station is out to lunch
Something's wrong with my radio
It says slow down but I say go
They might stare, but baby I don't care
We're gonna rock rock rock
Something's wrong with my radio
Something's wrong with my radio
Oooh, there is something wrong with my radio
Something's wrong with my radio
They might stare, but baby I don't care
We're gonna rock rock rock
In the song “Something's Wrong with My Radio” by Stray Cats, the singer feels a desire to rock and roll, yet cannot find the proper music on the radio. The lyrics describe the singer eagerly clocking out of their work shift on Friday evening, ready to kick off the weekend with some rock music. However, upon searching through different radio stations, they cannot seem to find anything with a "rockin' style". The singer is disappointed with the current music selection and becomes increasingly frustrated with the slow music on the radio. Even though the radio tells them to slow down, they want to accelerate the pace and enjoy their night. They end up turning the radio off and going with their own flow, not caring what anyone else thinks.
The song is not only about the desire to listen to rock music, but it also has a sense of rebellion and standing up for oneself. The singer is not afraid to go against the norms and listen to long-haired music, despite it not being popular or widely accepted. They have a confidence in themselves and their own choices, confident that they can indeed “rock rock rock.” While the audience may stare, the singer does not care because they are enjoying themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, punch my card at five o'clock
I just finished work for the week and it's time to party
Friday night and I'm ready to rock
I'm excited to let loose and have a good time
Hit the switch, spin the dial
I turn on the radio and start searching for a station to play some music
Can't find nothing with a rockin' style
I can't seem to find a station playing the type of music I want to hear
Something's wrong with my radio
There's an issue with the radio, as it's not playing the songs I want to hear
It says slow down, I say go
The radio is playing slow music, but I want to hear something more upbeat
They might stare, but baby I don't care
Others may look at me strangely for my taste in music, but I'm not bothered by it
We're gonna rock rock rock
I'm determined to find a station that plays the music I want and have a good time
Grease my hair count my dough
I want to look cool and I'm ready to spend money on a good time
Tell that D.J. where to go
I'm frustrated with the radio station and want to voice my opinion
Try to listen for a little while
I attempt to listen to the current station, but it's not playing what I want to hear
But long-haired music it cramps my style
I don't enjoy the type of music the radio station is currently playing
Well hunk my horn in jumps my gal
My partner joins me in the car and we're ready to have fun together
Just one look and it straightens her curls
My partner is excited and energized by the prospect of a fun night out
Radio is off I have a hunch
I suspect that there's an issue with the radio
Radio station is out to lunch
The radio station isn't playing the type of music I want to hear
Oooh, there is something wrong with my radio
I'm still having issues with the radio, as it's not playing what I want to hear
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN SETZER, JAMES MC DONNELL, LEON DRUCKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DH-ve5bl
Great vocals and guitar work.
@waderaney7
Great version,by the best guys !!!!
@ronniesmith8941
I still have this vinyl album
@manuelortizrobles3944
A casi 40 años de rant rave white stray cats
@pasy2006
AWESOME SONG:)
@LumikkiJa7rutlessia
great song
@aijaajoo9960
sitting in the garage listening this. big fuukin love
@pascalduchene9065
Best ROCKABILLY band
@straycatman
Kicks Ass!!
@grossylvette
waouh ça déménage , super