Originally from West Yorkshire, Le Cassette’s members are now spread across England, creating 80’s inspired music from a distance. With careful attention paid to the detail in their production, the band has produced some of the most unique tracks within the genre. In addition to creating music that is compelling, thoughtful, and at times playful, Le Cassette distinguishes themselves with beautifully arranged vocals, taking inspiration from Peter Gabriel, Roxy Music, and Phil Collins (and sometimes evoking a young David Bowie).
With a deep sense of excitement, Telefuture is proud to present Le Cassette’s debut release, Left to Our Own Devices, an album nearly two years in the making. Whether it be the bouncy synth pads, the carefully orchestrated sound design used throughout the album, or the eclectic moods that the release as a whole has created, Telefuture is confident that there is something in this album for everyone.
Radio
Le Cassette Lyrics
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But now you're everyone
Picture the perfect seek for love
My, my, my Velvet Queen
You're the only person I come to see
Hey, I hope somebody will catch that thought
Like I always think of you
I tried to run away from her, ohh-ohh
Oh, lah, lah, Emily, I saw your face on a magazine
(Love me) Beautiful, ohh (Love me, love)
What do you know, voice on the radio? (Oh, oh)
What do you know, voice on the radio? (Oh, oh)
What do you know, voice on the radio? (Oh, oh)
What do you know, voice on the radio? (Oh, oh)
What do you know?
What do you know, voice on the radio?
What do you know, voice on the radio?
What do you know, voice on the radio?
What do you know, voice on the radio?
What do you know?
The lyrics to Le Cassette's song "Radio" explore feelings of longing and loss. The singer describes meeting someone who was like a perfect song, but now that person seems to be everyone, suggesting that the relationship has ended or the person has moved on. The singer then addresses a woman referred to as "my Velvet Queen," expressing a desire to see her and hoping that someone will catch their thoughts. The singer then asks the voice on the radio, "What do you know?" several times, suggesting a sense of frustration or confusion about their situation.
Overall, the lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia for what once was and a feeling of uncertainty about the present. The use of music metaphors, such as "perfect song" and "voice on the radio," add to the emotional impact of the song, as they suggest a connection between music and memory.
Line by Line Meaning
She was my perfect song
She was the ideal partner for me
But now you're everyone
But now you're with someone else
Picture the perfect seek for love
Imagine the quest for the perfect love
My, my, my Velvet Queen
My beloved partner
You're the only person I come to see
You're the only one I want to be with
Hey, I hope somebody will catch that thought
I hope someone understands my feelings
Do you ever think of me?
Do you ever reminisce about our relationship?
Like I always think of you
Because I constantly think of you
I tried to run away from her, ohh-ohh
I attempted to leave my current partner
Oh, lah, lah, Emily, I saw your face on a magazine
Oh Emily, I saw your image in a publication
(Love me) Beautiful, ohh (Love me, love)
Adore me, lovely
What do you know, voice on the radio? (Oh, oh)
What insights do you have, mysterious voice on the radio?
What do you know, voice on the radio? (Oh, oh)
What do you know, voice on the radio?
What do you know, voice on the radio? (Oh, oh)
What can you tell me, voice on the radio?
What do you know, voice on the radio? (Oh, oh)
What insights do you have, voice on the radio?
What do you know?
Can you offer any knowledge or advice?
Contributed by Jasmine K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Dooblecaine
This has to be one of the finest retrowave songs made. The arrangement and general production level sounds like a proper record label produced this. Everything is intelligently done and it doesn't just sound like some reverbed, warpped and detuned synth patterns. It sounds like a whole song. And the singer is outstanding.
@fawkkyutuu8851
"Left To Our Own Devices" Is easily one of the best Retrowave albums of the entire movement within the last 10+ years.
@chouchoue
It came from a now gone label called Telefuture. They also launched Dead Astronauts iirc.
@TravisSuter
I wonder how well this song would do on the pop charts if I took this back on gold record to the 1980s...
@PARAMOUNTPHLOPYNATOR
YOU KNOW IT WOULD JUST BLOW EM AWAY XD!
@bestialinvasion667
Its so 80s. Done so well
@lulubeloo
This guy's voice...wow, it's making me feel nostalgic.
@Styxhexenhammer666
The only good thing about the 80s ending is that now we have better technology to make more 80s style music.
Take that, hipsters.
@Residual.Selfimage
although it would be more hip to use only retro instruments
@reason2910
+Graham Goodwin college, outrunners, Stephen Falken, true ogs