Radio
Nigel Briggs/ Trent Lyrics

Hey, Mr. DJ, can I make a request?
The singer is seeking approval to make a request on the radio station.

Somebody I love just up and left
The singer is trying to reach out to a loved one who left abruptly.

And if I know her, she'll drive all night alone
The singer is familiar with the habits of their loved one and anticipates that they will drive for a long time.

And she just might have her radio on
The artist hopes that their loved one is listening to the radio during their long drive.

Yeah, I pray she has her radio on
The artist expresses their concern and hope for the loved one's well-being.

Just in case she ain't that far from town
The singer is trying to reach their loved one shortly after they leave town.

Play somethin' that'll turn her car around
The singer is hoping that the radio station will play something to prompt their loved one to turn their car around and return to them.

And send it out from a fool who's done her wrong
The artist acknowledges that they have made a mistake and hurt their loved one, and wishes to make amends.

Hey, she just might have her radio on
The artist is aware that their loved one may or may not be listening and wants to keep the hope alive.

Play somethin' that'll get her thinkin' 'bout me
The artist hopes that the radio station will play a song that will make their loved one think about them.

Let her know I'm really sorry
The singer wants their loved one to know that they regret their actions.

Somethin' that reaches out in the dark
The artist hopes the song will connect with their loved one even in the darkness of their sadness.

Weighs on her mind, tugs at her heart
The singer thinks that the song will affect their loved one emotionally, weighing on their mind and tugging at their heart.

Well, I know you get this all the time
The singer recognizes that they are not the first person to request a song for a lost love.

Broken hearts lightin' up all the lines
The singer acknowledges that there are many other people calling in with broken hearts.

Beggin' you to play that special song
The artist is among many others begging the radio station to play a specific song for their loved one.

Hey, but she just might have her radio on
The artist continues to hold out hope that their loved one is listening to the radio.

So play her somethin' that'll get her thinkin' 'bout me
The singer repeats their request for a song that will make their loved one think about them.

Let her know I'm really sorry
The singer repeats their request to let their loved one know they are sorry.

I need to make a dedication
The artist is taking the act of requesting a song very seriously, as a dedication to their loved one.

Before that late-night signal's faded
The artist is worried that the radio signal may not reach their loved one if they are driving for too long.

Before she drives away too far
The artist is trying to reach their loved one before they are too far away to return.

And parks that damned old car
The singer wants their loved one to park their car and come back to them.

Tears up her eyes, turns round the car
The artist hopes that the song will make their loved one cry and turn their car around to return to them.

Hey, Mr. DJ, can I make a request?
The singer repeats their request to the radio station for a song for their loved one.

Somebody I love just up and left
The singer is trying to reach out to a loved one who left abruptly.