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Radio Edit
Matmatah Lyrics
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They said : “Hey baby, we can make you be a star!
Yeah, we love your song
But the track’s too long
— Sir, I’m not so dumb
‘know something’s wrong”
You say you need a radio edit
You say you need a radio edit
Of course, I can do it
For all the mixes I can do for you, especially for you
I’ll do
Now you got my radio edit, make it a hit
Now you got my radio edit, make it a hit
Now you got my radio edit, make it a hit
Now you got my radio edit, just make it a hit
You say you really need a better edit
I’m gonna cut in it, you’re gonna love it
You say you really need shorter lyrics
We all want to move units
For all the mixes I can do for you, especially for you
Fuck you
Now you got my radio edit, make it a hit
Now you got my radio edit, make it a hit
Now you got my radio edit, make it a hit
Now you got my radio edit, make it a hit
Well 'ow you got my radio edit, make it a hit
Now you got my radio edit, make it a hit
Well 'ow you got my radio edit, make it a hit
Well 'ow you got my radio edit, make it a shit
Make it a hit!
How!
The lyrics to Matmatah's song Radio Edit are a commentary on the music industry and the pressure to create a hit single. The singer receives a call from an A&R representative who tells them that they love their song, but it needs to be shortened for radio play. Despite feeling like something is wrong with the request, the singer agrees to create a radio edit in the hopes of achieving success. However, the pressure continues as the A&R representative asks for even more changes to the song, including shorter lyrics. The singer becomes frustrated and ultimately responds with a defiant "Fuck you."
The song highlights the commercialization and commodification of music and the ways in which the industry can strip artists of their creative vision in order to fit a certain mold. The singer grapples with the desire for success and recognition while also wanting to maintain their artistic integrity.
Overall, Radio Edit is a critique of the music industry and the ways in which it can limit artistic expression in the pursuit of fame and fortune.
Line by Line Meaning
Got a call from the A&R
Received a call from the artist and repertoire, a division of a record label that scouts for talent and seeks to sign artists.
They said : 'Hey baby, we can make you be a star!
The A&R informed the artist that they have the capability to make them hugely successful.
Yeah, we love your song
The A&R expressed a liking for the artist's music.
But the track’s too long
They indicated that the song is too lengthy.
— Sir, I’m not so dumb
The artist responds by asserting that they are not ignorant and know something is amiss with their song.
You say you need a radio edit
The A&R requests a shortened version of the song for radio play.
Well, I’m gonna think about it
The artist contemplates the request.
Of course, I can do it
The artist agrees to create the edited version.
For all the mixes I can do for you, especially for you
The artist offers to create various versions of the song for the A&R's needs.
Now you got my radio edit, make it a hit
The artist has created the radio edit and hopes it will be successful.
You say you really need a better edit
The A&R expresses a desire for further improvements to the song.
I’m gonna cut in it, you’re gonna love it
The artist agrees to make more changes to the song in order to satisfy the A&R.
You say you really need shorter lyrics
The A&R requests that the lyrics be condensed.
We all want to move units
The A&R's ultimate goal is to sell as many copies of the record as possible.
Fuck you
The artist becomes frustrated with the requests and expresses anger towards the A&R.
Now you got my radio edit, just make it a hit
Despite the frustration, the artist has created another radio edit and hopes it will be successful.
Well 'ow you got my radio edit, make it a shit
The artist, feeling disillusioned and defeated, creates a poorly made radio edit.
Make it a hit!
The artist and the A&R both hope that the song will become a major success.
Contributed by Brayden F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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