RDM is:

1)Rhythms del Mundo is a nonprofit collaborative album, whic… Read Full Bio ↴RDM is:

1)Rhythms del Mundo is a nonprofit collaborative album, which fuses an all-star cast of Cuban musicians including Ibrahim Ferrer and Omara Portuondo of the Buena Vista Social Club with tracks from US, UK and Irish artists such as Dido, Arctic Monkeys, U2, Coldplay, Sting, Jack Johnson, Maroon 5, Franz Ferdinand, Kaiser Chiefs and others. A follow-up album, Rhythms del Mundo Classics, was released in 2009.

2)An anarchy pogo punk group contents from two female desperate guitarists Chunky and Heavy-Felis,
formed in 2008 in Vyškov, Czech; influenced by N.V.Ú., Kohout Plaší Smrt etc.

Satisfaction
RDM Lyrics

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When I'm drivin' in my car
And the man come on the radio
He's tellin' me more and more
About some useless information
Tryin' mess my imagination

When I'm watchin' my TV
And a man comes on to tell me

How white my shirts can be
But, he can't be a man 'cause he doesn't smoke
The same cigarettes as me

When I'm ridin' around the globe
And I'm doin' this and I'm signin' that
And I'm tryin' to make some boy
Baby, baby, baby, come back
'Cause you see I'm on a losing streak
When I'm ridin' a round the globe
And I'm doin' this and I'm signin' that

And I'm tryin'
And I'm tryin'

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to RDM's song Satisfaction criticize the overwhelming influence of the media on modern society. The singer is bombarded with useless information and advertisements that distract them from their own imagination and creativity. The first verse speaks to how the man on the radio imposes his opinions and beliefs on the listener, leaving no room for individual thought. The second verse critiques the advertising industry, suggesting that their messages are not tailored to the individual, as the singer smokes different cigarettes than the man presenting the ad.

The chorus reinforces the idea that the singer is trapped in a cycle of trying to please others and failing to achieve true satisfaction. Despite their globetrotting and attempts at success, they are stuck on a losing streak. The repetition of "I'm tryin'" highlights the character's desperation, as they struggle to find meaning in their pursuits.

Overall, Satisfaction is a commentary on the overwhelming power of media and advertising in modern society, and the struggle to find authenticity and happiness in a world of manufactured messages and false promises.

Line by Line Meaning

When I'm drivin' in my car
When I am behind the wheel of my car

And the man come on the radio
And I hear a male voice on the radio

He's tellin' me more and more
He is sharing details with me, continuously

About some useless information
About facts that have no significance or relevance

Tryin' mess my imagination
Attempting to disrupt my creative or imaginative thoughts

When I'm watchin' my TV
When I am watching television

And a man comes on to tell me
And a male presenter starts to explain

How white my shirts can be
About how clean or pristine my shirts can appear

But, he can't be a man 'cause he doesn't smoke
However, I can't consider him to be a real man, due to his non-smoking status

The same cigarettes as me
Since he doesn't smoke the same cigarettes as I do

When I'm ridin' around the globe
When I am traveling worldwide