Radio
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Life is cruel and then you die
Can't be bothered to try to survive
Time will stop the hours fly
I watch my life slipping by
They call it news it's not to me
The worlds a mess on my TV
I cannot speak I cannot feel
Everything is nothing to me

There's no music on my radio

There's nothing bright to light my day
No signs to read to show me the way
I can't escape I'm out of luck
A bad day I've had enough
No hope for sleep no hope it seems
For happiness and comfort dreams
Another day another wish
Don't want my life to be like this

There's no music on my radio
Turn the radio on

Overall Meaning

Clients' song "Radio" is a poignant commentary on the state of mind of someone who has lost hope and feels helpless. The opening lines, "Life is cruel and then you die, can't be bothered to try to survive", capture the despair and lethargy of the singer, who has given up on life. The passage of time seems to be only a burden on the singer as "Time will stop the hours fly, I watch my life slipping by". The singer finds no solace in the news that's being reported and sees the world as a mess on his TV. The singer has become numb to his surroundings and is unable to connect with anyone as "I cannot speak I cannot feel, everything is nothing to me".

The singer longs for some kind of escape from his miserable existence, but all he finds is more emptiness. He finds no music on his radio, nothing bright to light his day, and no signs to show him the way. Despite his hopes of finding happiness and comfort in his dreams, he's left with nothing but hopelessness. The singer feels trapped in his life and states he doesn't "want my life to be like this". In conclusion, "Radio" is a powerful reminder of the impact of loneliness and despair on an individual's life.

Line by Line Meaning

Life is cruel and then you die
Life is harsh and ultimately ends in death

Can't be bothered to try to survive
Feeling defeated and lacking motivation to continue living

Time will stop the hours fly
Time moves quickly and before you know it, life has passed you by

I watch my life slipping by
Feeling helpless as time passes without feeling a sense of purpose or joy

They call it news it's not to me
The news reports on chaos, but it does not personally affect or interest the artist

The worlds a mess on my TV
The world appears chaotic and hopeless when seen through the TV

I cannot speak I cannot feel
Feeling numb and disconnected from the world and emotions

Everything is nothing to me
Life has lost all meaning and importance to the artist

There's no music on my radio
Feeling a lack of joy or inspiration from the things that are supposed to bring entertainment or happiness

There's nothing bright to light my day
Feeling hopeless and missing positivity in life

No signs to read to show me the way
Feeling lost without guidance or direction in life

I can't escape I'm out of luck
Feeling trapped and unlucky in life

A bad day I've had enough
Feeling overwhelmed and ready for things to improve

No hope for sleep no hope it seems
Unable to find comfort in rest and feeling hopeless about the future

For happiness and comfort dreams
Desiring positivity and joy in life, but feeling hopeless about it

Another day another wish
Continuing to hope for a better future with each new day

Don't want my life to be like this
Experiencing a feeling of hopelessness and wanting things to change

Turn the radio on
A plea for some form of entertainment or inspiration to break the cycle of negativity

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ELDRA DEBARGE, ELDRA P DE BARGE, WILLIAM DEBARGE, TIMOTHY WILLIAM GATLING, GENE GRIFFIN, AARON ROBIN III HALL, ETTERLENE JORDAN, TEDDY RILEY

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