After the split, Clarke recorded some solo albums before forming McGuinn, Clark & Hillman in 1979 with Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman. Dillard continued with occasional appearances with The Dillards.
The Radio Song
Dillard & Clark Lyrics
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I'll be drivin' through tomorrow just to lose a worried mind
If I reach Colorado I won't look back where I've been
It seems so long since I have seen her; where will I begin?
Night before last walkin', facin' four rooms worth of floor
It isn't long since she's been gone but now I need her more
A wise man wrote what isn't there is what you want to find
I've listened to the radio all the music that is on
But every song they're playin' is about a love that's gone
A hundred thousand miles it seems since yesterday
It hasn't been that long but fate just lays it on that way
I've listened to the radio all the music that is on
But every song they're playin' is about a love that's gone
A hundred thousand miles it seems since yesterday
It hasn't been that long but fate just lays it on that way
Fifteen miles from Memphis I think that was the sign
I'll be drivin' through tomorrow just to lose a worried mind
If I reach Colorado I won't look back where I've been
It seems so long since I have seen her; where will I begin?
The Radio Song by Dillard & Clark is a song about a man who is searching for his lost love. The lyrics speak of the man's journey from Memphis to Colorado, where he hopes to find her. The song begins with the man reminiscing about the distance he has traveled and how it has been so long since he has seen her. The lyrics indicate that he is taking this long journey to clear his mind and relieve himself of his worries. He has never been to Colorado before, but he is willing to take this risk because he believes that he will find her there.
As the song progresses, the man reflects on how much he needs his lost love back in his life. He is clearly missing her deeply as he walks through his empty house at night. He remembers a saying that "what isn't there is what you want to find," and he believes that he needs to find her to avoid losing his mind. The lyrics also touch upon the clichés of sad love songs that are played on the radio. He feels that every song they play is about lost love, which only adds to his sorrow.
The lyrics of The Radio Song create a beautifully melancholic and poetic song about love and loss. It describes a journey to find a lost love and the emotions that accompany it. It's a reminder that sometimes love can be just as painful as it is beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
Fifteen miles from Memphis I think that was the sign
I am traveling and saw a sign for Memphis, and it reminds me that I need a change of scenery to get my mind off my troubles
I'll be drivin' through tomorrow just to lose a worried mind
I plan to hit the road tomorrow as a temporary escape to avoid my worried mind
If I reach Colorado I won't look back where I've been
Once I make it to Colorado, I will not dwell on the past and will focus on finding my lost love
It seems so long since I have seen her; where will I begin?
It has been a considerable amount of time since I last saw my love, and I don't know where to start to find her
Night before last walkin', facin' four rooms worth of floor
Last night, I was pacing around my empty home, feeling overwhelmed without my love's presence
It isn't long since she's been gone but now I need her more
Although it has not been too long since she left, I desperately need her back in my life
A wise man wrote what isn't there is what you want to find
A philosopher once said that you are most struck by what is missing in your life, and now I am driven to find my lost love
So now I'll have to find her so that I won't lose my mind
I must locate my love to avoid losing my sanity
I've listened to the radio all the music that is on
I have been listening to the radio, trying to find solace in music
But every song they're playin' is about a love that's gone
But every song is about a lost love, which only reminds me more of what I'm missing
A hundred thousand miles it seems since yesterday
Although it hasn't been long, it feels like an eternity since yesterday when my love was still by my side
It hasn't been that long but fate just lays it on that way
Time seems to pass slowly, and fate has not been kind to me lately
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNIE LEADON, GENE CLARK
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