Serenade
George Shilling P.Hardy D.Adams. James Foster and Femi Olasehinde Lyrics
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Where the songs roll straight off the waves
2500 watts all going out hot
to the backroads and lonely highways
From Roseland on back into Port Halifax
Back cove to St. Margaret's Bay
Playing yesterday's hits and your old favourites
Now I'll not be alone while he's rolling me home
just as long as my radio catches
105-9 on your FM dial
He's the voice of the Eastern Passage
He's the voice of the Eastern Passage
Now Kay's on the line from the show and the shine
make some bucks for Branch 164
It's a fine Legion Hall, come one and come all
and stay tuned for your weather report
Now I'll not be alone while he's rolling me home
Just as long as my radio catches
105-9 on your FM dial
He's the voice of the Eastern Passage
He's the voice of the Eastern Passage
I'm listening again to the Seaside FM
where the songs roll straight off the waves
And later this hour off your radio tower
comes the voice of the Eastern Passage
Now I'll not be alone while he's rolling me home
Just as long as my radio catches
105-9 on your FM dial
He's the voice of the Eastern Passage
From the moment my driver door latches
Just as long as my radio catches
He's the voice of the Eastern Passage
There's the voice of the Eastern Passage
The lyrics of the song "Serenade" by George Shilling, P. Hardy, D. Adams, James Foster, and Femi Olasehinde are an ode to a radio station called Seaside FM and its impact on the singer's life. The radio station is depicted as a comforting presence, providing a sense of companionship and connection through its music and broadcasts.
The first paragraph sets the scene by describing the radio waves carrying the songs from Seaside FM, reaching various locations such as Port Halifax, St. Margaret's Bay, and the backroads and lonely highways. The line "2500 watts all going out hot" emphasizes the power and reach of the station, spreading its music far and wide.
The second paragraph introduces the character Kay, who is involved in a show or event, likely a fundraiser for Branch 164, which could refer to a local community organization or military veterans' association. The fine Legion Hall is mentioned as a place for people to gather and enjoy the show. The mention of the weather report suggests that the radio station provides not only music but also important local information.
The repeated refrain "Now I'll not be alone while he's rolling me home" implies that the singer feels a sense of comfort and companionship while listening to the radio, particularly while being driven home. The line "He's the voice of the Eastern Passage" further emphasizes the importance of the radio station in the singer's life, connecting them to their community and providing a sense of familiarity and belonging.
In the third paragraph, the singer mentions listening to Seaside FM once again, highlighting the joy and nostalgia that comes from hearing songs directly from the waves. The mention of the "voice of the Eastern Passage" suggests that the radio station serves as a representation of the community itself, speaking to their experiences, interests, and values.
The final lines of the lyrics reiterate the importance of the radio station, symbolizing the singer's connection to the Eastern Passage. The singer feels a sense of security and comfort as long as their radio catches the station's signal, knowing that they are not alone and that the voice of the Eastern Passage is always there for them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Serenade" celebrate the impact of a radio station on the singer's life, highlighting its ability to provide companionship, nostalgia, and a sense of community connection.
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Written by: Adam Baldwin
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