Satisfaction
RDM (ft. Cat Power) Lyrics
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And a man come on the radio
He's tellin' me more and more
About some useless information
Tryin' to mess imagination
When I'm watching my TV
And a man come on to tell me
But he can't be a man
Cause he doesn't smoke the same cigarettes as me
When I'm riding 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
Can't you see
I'm on a losing streak
When I'm riding round the globe
And I'm doin' this
And I'm signin' that
And I'm tryin'
And I'm tryin'
The song Satisfaction by RDM ft. Cat Power reflects the frustration and disillusionment of modern times. The lyrics brilliantly depict the constant bombardment of useless information and advertisements that we face every day. When the song talks about driving in a car and listening to the radio, the man on the radio is trying to impose his own version of reality onto the listeners, in other words, trying to mess with their imagination. Similarly, the man on the TV trying to sell the idea of perfect white shirts is just another example of how advertisements try to dictate what is necessary and worth buying.
The chorus "I can't get no satisfaction" reflects the feeling of constant dissatisfaction and frustration of always chasing something but never truly finding contentment. The repetition of "And I'm tryin'" emphasizes the idea of striving for something without ever reaching the end.
The lyrics also convey a sense of loneliness and longing for love. The song talks about the artist traveling around the globe, signing autographs and trying to make somebody come back. This is a testament to how the constant chase for material success can leave a person feeling empty and unfulfilled, despite all the achievements.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm driving in my car
As I go about my daily life, traveling in my car
And a man come on the radio
A male voice comes through my car radio
He's tellin' me more and more
He speaks to me about different things, but with increasing frequency
About some useless information
The information being shared is futile and holds no value for me
Tryin' to mess imagination
The artist believes the constant bombardment of useless information is hindering their creativity
When I'm watching my TV
As I sit and watch television
And a man come on to tell me
A male figure appears on the screen to relay a message
How white my shirts can be
The message being conveyed is how to make white shirts appear brighter
But he can't be a man
The artist questions the masculinity of the man on the TV
Cause he doesn't smoke the same cigarettes as me
The artist judges the man's manliness based on what brand of cigarettes he smokes
When I'm riding around the globe
As I travel around the world
And I'm doin' this
The artist engages in different activities while traveling
And I'm signin' that
Part of the singer's activities involve signing various documents
And I'm tryin' to make some boy
The singer is trying to win the affections of a male
Baby, baby, baby, come back
The singer is desperate for the male's return
Can't you see
The artist asks the male to recognize their affections and return them
I'm on a losing streak
The artist acknowledges their unsuccessful attempts to win the male's heart
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: Keith Richards, Michael Jagger
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