On the Radio
Lucy Grau Lyrics
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Donna Summer
Someone found a letter you wrote me, on the radio
And they told the world just how you felt
It must have fallen out of a hole in your old brown overcoat
They never said your name
Whoa I was so surprised and shocked, and I wondered, too
If by chance you heard it for yourself
I never told a soul just how I've been feeling over you
But they said it really loud, they said it on the air
On the radio
Whoa, oh, oh
On the radio
Whoa oh oh oh
On the radio
Whoa, oh, oh
On the radio
Whoa, oh, oh
Now, now
Don't it kinda strike you sad when you hear our song
Things are not the same since we broke up last June
The only thing that I want to hear is that you love me still
And that you think you'll be comin' home real soon
Whoa, oh, yeah, yeah
And it made me feel proud when I heard you say
You couldn't find the words to say it yourself
And now in my heart I know I can say what I really feel
'Cause they said it really loud, they said it on the air
On the radio
Whoa, oh, oh
On the radio
Whoa, oh, oh
On the radio
Whoa, oh, oh
On the radio
Whoa oh oh
On the radio
If you think that love isn't found on the radio
Well tune right in you made find the love you lost
'Cause now I'm sitting here with the man I sent away long ago
It sounded really loud, they said it really loud
On the radio
Whoa, oh, oh
On the radio
Whoa, oh, oh
On the radio
Whoa, oh, oh
On the radio
Whoa, oh, oh
On the radio
The lyrics to Lucy Grau's "On The Radio" reflect the concept of love being shared through the medium of the radio. The opening verse depicts someone finding a letter that was written to them on the radio. The lyrics of the letter express the emotions that the writer had kept hidden for so long. The lyricist wonders if the person the letter was written to was listening to the radio at the time and heard the letter being read out. The second verse talks about how the song that they both shared now makes one person sad, and how the other desperately wishes to hear that the love is still there, and that they will come back soon. The song's lyrics convey the message that sometimes, we hear the words we need to hear at the most unexpected times and through unusual methods like the radio.
The chorus repeats the phrase "On the radio" four times, emphasizing the idea that the message is being shared through this medium. The bridge is quite different from the rest of the song in that it was written by Donna Summer – the artist who popularized the song – and it talks about the idea that love can indeed be found on the radio. The final verse references a man who was sent away, but who returns to the lyricist due to the power of the song. The repetition of the chorus in the song reflects not just the message of the song but the way that songs get stuck in our heads, and we find ourselves repeating them over and over again.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone found a letter you wrote me, on the radio
A letter I received from you has been aired on the radio
And they told the world just how you felt
The contents of the letter has been disclosed to the world and so have your emotions
It must have fallen out of a hole in your old brown overcoat
The letter was misplaced from where it was last kept
They never said your name
Your identity wasn't revealed but I recognized you anyway
But I knew just who they meant
I had no doubt about who the letter was from
Whoa I was so surprised and shocked, and I wondered, too
I was caught off guard and I questioned myself in the process
If by chance you heard it for yourself
I wondered if you were listening to the broadcast too
I never told a soul just how I've been feeling over you
It was a well-kept secret that I still loved you
But they said it really loud, they said it on the air
They made it clear to everyone that I still had feelings for you
Don't it kinda strike you sad when you hear our song
When you listen to our song, don't you feel a hint of sadness?
Things are not the same since we broke up last June
Things haven't been the same since we parted ways in June of last year
The only thing that I want to hear is that you love me still
My only wish is to hear that you still love me
And that you think you'll be comin' home real soon
I am hopeful that you will come back home soon
And it made me feel proud when I heard you say
I felt proud when you said
You couldn't find the words to say it yourself
You couldn't express your feelings yourself
And now in my heart I know I can say what I really feel
Now I feel comfortable in telling you how I truly feel
'Cause they said it really loud, they said it on the air
The broadcast has impacted me to express my true feelings for you
If you think that love isn't found on the radio
If you don't believe that love can be found through media
Well tune right in you made find the love you lost
Tune in to the right station and your love could be waiting for you on the airwaves
It sounded really loud, they said it really loud
The emotions were so strong, they were expressed very loudly and clearly on the radio
Contributed by Gianna D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hectormarquez5948
Soy músico cubano,y no conocía el trabajo de esta señora,muy bueno,los arreglos excelentes.
@mannybrito8748
Los mejores music's de cuba estan fuera
@monicagalvan5129
Exactamente pensé lo mismo
@cesaraugustolatorrevega3050
Uds.los cubanos (as) acaso creen ser la panacea de la musica ??? Understood that ?? Los complejos que tbn les han dado la revolucion !! Ayyy bendito !! ...
@patricknaera
No matter what language and or arrangement I still feel the rhythm. Old classics remain relative and are timeless. Beautiful arrangement and vocals complimento! Thank you Lucy, New Zealand fan.
@victorandresarevalourrutia2643
Ah! Y esa fusión de balada-bachata-salsa es única. Me encanta
@gustavoadolforalondelvalle3043
Soy productor de Televisión, y me encanta la música Salsa y por mi padre escuche mucho la música disco y de los 70. Me parece una riquísima fisión y mezcla de los dos géneros; como dijo
Oscar Parea moviste mi alma mis sentimientos y muchos recuerdos volvieron a mi mente. Exquisita música te felicito sigue adelante espero escuchar cosas nuevas, y tus vídeos muy bien logrados me encanta... Lucy Grau
@alejandrobonelli9507
BELLEZA Y ARMONÍA💖,AL PROPIO ESTILO NATURAL LUCY,MIS BENDICIONES DE CORAZÓN,POR ESE DON TAN CÓSMICO‼💫🌟💖ALE DE ARGENTINA
@sylviasanchez3901
There is actually so much JOY in her voice! Magnificent, articulate.. understood.
@lucyclem100
Hola,saludos desde Puerto Rico, me da verguenza que para ser salsera nunca la habia oido, eres Estupenda, una fanatica mas, que Dios la bendiga y que Viva la Salsa!!