Video Killed the Radio Star
Erasure Lyrics

I heard you on the wireless back in '52
I remember listening to you on the radio in 1952

Lying awake intent on tuning in on you
I was so focused on listening to you that I couldn't fall asleep

If I was young it didn't stop you coming through
Even though I was young at the time, I still received your message loud and clear

They took the credit for your second symphony
Somebody else took credit for your second symphony

Rewritten by machine and new technology
Your second symphony was modified and produced using new technology

And now I understand the problems you can see
I now see the issues you were warning us about in your music

I met your children
I had the pleasure of meeting your offspring

What did you tell them?
I'm curious to know what words of wisdom you imparted on your children

Video killed the radio star
Television took over and rendered radio irrelevant

Pictures came and broke your heart
The influx of visual media (like television) disappointed you

And now we meet in an abandoned studio
We're meeting again in a neglected recording studio

We hear the playback and it seems so long ago
We listen to our old tracks, and it feels like it's been ages since we recorded them

And you remember the jingles used to go
You recall how the catchy tunes used to sound

You were the first one
You initiated this genre/art form

You were the last one
You were the final performer in your class

In my mind and in my car
I can't seem to forget you even while driving

We can't rewind we've gone to far
We've come too far to turn back the clock

Put the blame on VCR
The blame for the decline of radio can be put on the rise of video recording technology

You are a radio star
You're still incredibly talented and recognized for your work despite shifts in technology

Video killed the radio star
Television destroyed the radio star's spotlight

Video killed the radio star
Television caused the end of radio's reign

Video killed the radio star
Television robbed the radio star of fame

Video killed the radio star
Television was responsible for the decline of the radio industry

Video killed the radio star
Television created a new media form that eradicated the influence of radio

Video killed the radio star
Television essentially replaced radio and took over its audience

Video killed the radio star
Television fundamentally caused the downfall of radio