Joydrop was a Canadian rock band in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The ban… Read Full Bio ↴Joydrop was a Canadian rock band in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The band consisted of vocalist Tara Slone, guitarist Thomas Payne, bassist Tom McKay and drummer Tony Rabalao.

The band released two CDs, Metasexual and Viberate, and had notable chart hits in Canada with "Beautiful" and "Sometimes Wanna Die".

Following the band's breakup, Slone released a solo album, and was a contestant on Rock Star: INXS. Tony Rabalao also went solo and put out a CD under the name Lehlo but plays in Tara's band as well. Tom McKay is a producer and worked on Tara's and Tony's CDs. Thomas Payne is writing and producing with other artists.

Dog Star Radio
Joydrop Lyrics

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Dog star radio
In my mind
Wish I hadn't been born with sight
Then become blind
Dog star radio
Loud and clear
Never tune out because of pain or fear.

Slowly burning
The slow burn of this planet's turning
Here we are praying to the dog star
In gods we've trusted
All the meanings of our lives
Yet all our lies.

Are seen through mushroom clouds
Telepathic screams
And all our dreams
All our dreams

Dog star radio
In my mind
Wish I hadn't been born with sight
Then become blind
Dog star radio
Loud and clear
Never tune out because of pain or fear.

On the dog star radio love still heals
On the dog star radio hate still kills
On the dog star radio no one for a minute believes in man-made reality

Dog star radio
In my mind
Wish I hadn't been born with sight
Then become blind
Dog star radio
Loud and clear
Never tune out because of pain or fear.

Dog star radio
Dog star radio
Dog star radio

Dog star radio
Dog star radio

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Joydrop's song "Dog Star Radio" speak of the power of radio in the context of a world plagued by war, destruction, and deceit. The song refers to the "dog star" which is another name for Sirius, the brightest star of the night sky, and the concept of a radio station broadcasting hope and truth from this star to people on Earth. The lyrics suggest that the radio is a refuge for those who are overwhelmed by the pain and fear of reality. The repetition of the line "wish I hadn't been born with sight, then become blind" implies that being blind to the harsh realities of life could be a blessing.

The song takes a bleak turn in the second verse, as the lyrics describe the destruction caused by human beings. The line "all our lies are seen through mushroom clouds" alludes to the damage inflicted by nuclear bombs, while the phrase "telepathic screams" could refer to the collective pain felt by humanity. Despite this, the refrain remains optimistic, suggesting that the dog star radio is a place where love still heals and hatred still kills, and a place where people can escape the man-made reality that they have created.

Line by Line Meaning

Dog star radio
Referring to an imaginary radio station broadcasting from the Dog Star, Sirius

In my mind
In my thoughts or imagination

Wish I hadn't been born with sight
Regretting being able to see the difficulties and horrors of the world

Then become blind
Wishing to no longer see the horrors and hardships of life

Loud and clear
Crystal clear and easily audible

Never tune out because of pain or fear.
Not to turn off or avoid facing the harsh reality of the world, regardless of the fear or pain it brings

Slowly burning
Referring to the slow, continuous process of Earth's rotation

The slow burn of this planet's turning
The gradual and inevitable process of the Earth rotating around the sun, which brings both good and bad things

Here we are praying to the dog star
Expressing the idea of seeking guidance and hope from an imaginary radio station in a distant star

In gods we've trusted
Having faith and believe in higher powers or supernatural beings

All the meanings of our lives
The purpose and significance of our lives

Yet all our lies.
Despite our beliefs, our lives are often marred by deceit and falsehood

Are seen through mushroom clouds
Underlining the widespread destruction caused by nuclear war and how it reveals the truth behind all human misdeeds

Telepathic screams
Refers to the idea of mental communication, where one can hear the cries of people in agony, even from far away

And all our dreams
The fantasies and hopes that we aspire to achieve

On the dog star radio love still heals
Although the world appears grim, the imaginary Dog Star Radio broadcasts the hopeful idea that love can still heal and bring peace

On the dog star radio hate still kills
Despite the positivity, the Dog Star Radio also acknowledges the negative effects of hate and the reality of its power to destroy lives

On the dog star radio no one for a minute believes in man-made reality
The Dog Star Radio broadcasts messages that convey a lack of faith in the reality created by humans

Dog star radio
A repetition of the title, emphasizing the importance and impact of the imaginary radio station on the singer's thoughts

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: LEHLOHONOLO TONY RABALAO, TARA KAMALA SLONE, THOMAS PAYNE, THOMAS ALEXANDER MCKAY

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