Transmission
Radio 4 Lyrics
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So face the facts and skip the legend
All that you say
Is a dead giveaway
To another time
Unobjective
Just protective
Of everything you find, it's fine
I know the past is suspect
The future hides from the public
Out on the dancefloor
They end the cold war
And everything is aligned
The soundsystem
The latest rhythm
At 125
Digital recording heroes
And I can get past all the zeroes
Transmission
The lyrics to Radio 4's song "Transmission" are open to interpretation, but at its core, the song seems to be about the power of music to bring people together and create a shared, transcendent experience. The first verse encourages listeners to eschew fanciful tales and focus on reality. The singer suggests that someone's words and actions can reveal a great deal about their mindset and biases, particularly when it comes to their thoughts on the past. The second verse takes on a more optimistic tone, as the singer praises the unifying effects of dance music. The song seems to endorse the idea that music can bring people from all walks of life together, regardless of differences or animosity. The closing line, "Transmission," serves as a nod to the idea that the song and the experience of hearing it are both forms of transmission, linking people through time and space.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no time like the present
This moment is the most important, seize it.
So face the facts and skip the legend
Accept reality instead of relying on hearsay.
All that you say
Every word that comes out of your mouth.
Is a dead giveaway
Reveals more than you intend to.
To another time
Reflects a different era or mindset.
Unobjective
Lacking impartiality or objectivity.
Just protective
But defensive of one's beliefs.
Of everything you find, it's fine
Despite resistance, all seems alright.
I know the past is suspect
The authenticity of history is questionable.
The future hides from the public
What lies ahead is uncertain and unknown.
Out on the dancefloor
On a cultural or social platform.
They end the cold war
They bring about a resolution through art and music.
And everything is aligned
All elements come together seamlessly.
The soundsystem
The singers and sound equipment.
The latest rhythm
The most recent musical style.
At 125
At an intense, fast-paced tempo (referring to beats per minute).
Digital recording heroes
Those who innovate and push the boundaries of recording technology.
And I can get past all the zeroes
Despite flaws or technical issues, still able to appreciate and enjoy the music.
Transmission
A message or signal that is being conveyed through music.
Lyrics © PAUL RODRIGUEZ MUSIC LTD.
Written by: PATRICK JAMES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Norah Scooter Burch
on We Must Be Sure
We must be sure that we're bored by what you're saying
We must be sure that we're bored by what you're saying
We must be sure that we're bored
Are you alarmed by the confusion
And by the lack of a solution
Disenchanted new romantics
are on the wrong side of the Atlantic
Too much waiting, and all the suffering
Contemplating, not recovering
And all the things that you had thought about
Cast aside while you were walking out
We must be sure that we're bored by what you're saying
We must be sure that we're bored by what you're saying
We must be sure that we're bored
We must be sure that we're bored
Are you alarmed by the confusion
And by the lack of a solution
Disenchanted new romantics
are on the wrong side of the Atlantic
We must be sure that we're bored by what you're saying
We must be sure that we're bored by what you're saying
We must be sure that we're bored
We must be sure that we're bored
You ready
You ready
We must be sure that we're bored by what you're saying
We must be sure that we're bored by what you're saying
We must be sure that we're bored by what you're saying
We must be sure that we're bored by what you're saying
We must be sure that we're bored