Radio
Bobbysocks Lyrics


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Swing-music playing all night on my radio
All my favorite songs and all my favorite stars
I'm tuning in I'm love. stereo
Turn the volume up and play it vast




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bobbysocks's song Radio paint a vivid picture of a listener who is devoted to their radio and the smooth sounds of swing music. The song captures the mood of someone who has found relief and solace in the constant and consistent tunes that flow out of the radio. The words depict a sense of nostalgia for simpler times, where music was readily available on the radio, and the listener could escape to another world of big band music.


The opening line of the song, ‘Swing-music playing all night on my radio’ sets the tone for the song. The repetition of ‘all my favorite songs and all my favorite stars’ emphasizes the fact that the listener is committed to the music, and these sounds are their only escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The reference to ‘tuning in’ suggests that the listener is intently focused on the music and finds comfort in the stereo.


The urge to ‘turn up the volume and play it vast’ further reinforces the idea that the listener is looking for an escape and is completely lost in the world of swing music. This song is a tribute to the golden era of radio, where music was a shared experience in households, and people found solace in listening to their favorite tunes.


Line by Line Meaning

Swing-music playing all night on my radio
I am listening to swing music all night long on my radio.


All my favorite songs and all my favorite stars
The radio station is playing all the songs and featuring all the stars that I love.


I'm tuning in I'm in love, stereo
I am tuning in to the stereo and falling in love with the music.


Turn the volume up and play it vast
I want to turn up the volume and enjoy the music to the fullest extent possible.




Writer(s): ROLF U. LOVLAND

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