Like a Radio
R-Les Ft. LL Cool J Lyrics

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Confused
Ever since I spied you
In the rooms of my mind
Now I can't deny you
Bleeding and bruised
Like a vagabond in rags
I've walked the streets to your door
To find just what's in store

I see you
You and many others
In your clean well-lighted place
Where I would find disgrace
But I do
Know I'd find contentment
Just to be your furniture
I need nothing more

In the thick of the night
Take me out of the cold
Let me sing inside
Like a radio

In the thick of the night
Before we grow too old
Let me sing inside
Like a radio

Shivering and cold
This night's conducive
To a flight into my soul
But I stand here
Though my heart grows bold
Once on the inside
I can quietly persist
And hold my tears

In the thick of the night
Take me out of the cold
Let me sing inside
Like a radio

In the thick of the night
Before we grow too old
Let me sing inside
Like a radio
Like a radio
Like a radio

And so still I wait
Though I grow much weaker
No, no, no, I will not faint
I'll stay true
Believe me when I say
I'd climb to heaven,
Crawl beneath the lowest hell
To stay near you

In the thick of the night
Take me out of the cold
Let me sing inside
Like a radio

In the thick of the night
Before we grow too old
Let me sing inside
Like a radio
Like a radio
Like a radio

Like a radio
Like a radio

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to R-Les Ft. LL Cool J's "Like A Radio" describe the singer's infatuation with an individual, whom they are constantly thinking about. They express their confusion and inability to deny their feelings, despite feeling "bleeding and bruised like a vagabond in rags." The singer has walked the streets to their door to find out what is in store, and although they know they would find disgrace, they still long for contentment "just to be [their] furniture."

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "In the thick of the night, take me out of the cold, Let me sing inside like a radio" which expresses the desire for warmth and comfort in the arms of this individual. The singer is willing to climb to heaven or crawl beneath the lowest hell to stay close to them, and although they acknowledge their weakness, they refuse to give up on their desire to be with this person.

Overall, the song presents a strong sense of infatuation and longing for someone, with the singer's intense desires to be with them despite the potential negative consequences.

Line by Line Meaning

Confused
Feeling bewildered and uncertain.

Ever since I spied you
From the moment I first saw you.

In the rooms of my mind
In my thoughts and imagination.

Now I can't deny you
I can no longer ignore you.

Bleeding and bruised
Emotionally wounded and hurting.

Like a vagabond in rags
Like a homeless person in tattered clothing.

I've walked the streets to your door
I have journeyed to your residence on foot.

To find just what's in store
To discover what the future may hold.

I see you
I notice your presence.

You and many others
You and other people around you.

In your clean well-lighted place
In your orderly, well-lit environment.

Where I would find disgrace
Where I would feel ashamed.

But I do
But I accept it.

Know I'd find contentment
I am certain I would be happy.

Just to be your furniture
Just to be in your presence and serve you.

I need nothing more
I am fulfilled with just that.

In the thick of the night
Late in the night when it's dark and quiet.

Take me out of the cold
Don't let me feel lonely or rejected.

Let me sing inside
Allow me to express my emotions.

Like a radio
Like a broadcasting device that transmits music and messages.

Before we grow too old
Before we get too old to experience this.

Shivering and cold
Feeling cold and trembling.

This night's conducive
This night is favorable and suitable.

To a flight into my soul
To delve into my innermost feelings and thoughts.

But I stand here
But I remain here despite everything.

Though my heart grows bold
Even though my emotions intensify.

Once on the inside
Once I am accepted and included.

I can quietly persist
I can endure and continue despite difficulties.

And hold my tears
And keep my feelings of sadness hidden.

And so still I wait
So I continue to wait and hope.

Though I grow much weaker
Even though my strength is waning.

No, no, no, I will not faint
I will not lose consciousness or give up.

I'll stay true
I will remain loyal and faithful.

Believe me when I say
Trust me when I tell you.

I'd climb to heaven,
I would go to great lengths,

Crawl beneath the lowest hell
Even if it means going through the most difficult of situations.

To stay near you
To be close to you.

Like a radio
Like a source of comfort and support.

(repeated lines) Like a radio
(repeated lines) Like a broadcasting device that transmits music and messages.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JAMES SMITH, RYAN LESLIE

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