The band is best known for their 1996 hit "Standing Outside a Broken Phone Booth With Money in My Hand."
Years active:
1985–1991 (as I-Rails)
1991–1994 (O'Connor solo)
1996–present
Message From Steven
Primitive Radio Gods Lyrics
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Must've got it ‘bout late last night
Just a note that he's leaving
Everything that won't fit inside the van
There's nothing to hold
Barbara said she'd cover it all
Got a message from Steven
He'll be sending me something
But the tape ate the rest
And someone called and wanted to know
All the time he wanted to go
What a time he wanted to go
The song "Message From Steven" by Primitive Radio Gods is a somber piece that discusses a message that the singer received from someone named Steven. The lyrics suggest that Steven is leaving everything that won't fit inside a van and that he has a job. The song starts with the singer receiving the message from Steven about leaving everything behind, and later, the singer mentions that he found Steven's vest.
It appears that Steven might have to move away for a job or for personal reasons, and he is unable to take everything with him, leaving it behind to be covered by someone named Barbara. The singer also mentions that someone called, wanting to know where Steven was going and at what time. The song has a mournful melody that is emphasised by the use of acoustic guitars, and the singer's voice adds to the melancholy tone.
Overall, the song seems to be about someone's departure and how they can't take everything with them when they leave. Steven is the main focus of the song, but the singer is also feeling the loss and sadness that comes with someone leaving.
Line by Line Meaning
Got a message from Steven
I received communication from Steven
Must've got it ‘bout late last night
I likely received it last night
Just a note that he's leaving
Steven informed me in writing that he's departing
Everything that won't fit inside the van
Only what fits in Steven's van is being brought along
There's nothing to hold
No more possessions are being kept behind
Barbara said she'd cover it all
Someone named Barbara offered to take care of everything else
Got a job and I found your vest
Steven found employment and I discovered your missing garment
He'll be sending me something
Steven will be sending me an unspecified item
But the tape ate the rest
Parts of the message were lost due to a damaged tape
And someone called and wanted to know
An unidentified person called and inquired
All the time he wanted to go
The caller wanted to know when Steven planned to leave
What a time he wanted to go
The caller expressed enthusiasm for Steven's impending departure
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