Radio
RaphaelSaadiq Lyrics
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Said ? low
She wasn't getting my sound
She kept the ? down
I told her turn up the bass
And the she gives me in my face
I told her I had a girl
That meant the world to me
Wrote her name on me
Thought of putting on a dress
Thought of leaking on my chest
I tried to move away
She found me the very next day
She found me the very next day
See that girl is so fast
She ? smoking in making cash
She ? smoking in making cash
She knows I like it like that
She knows where exactly is that
She knows I like it like that
That girl is going on my hat
She knows I like it like that
She knows where exactly is that
You got me
Something I don't wanna do
I still wouldn't make it
Dance on a tango with you
I didn't want to go there
Call me in a month or two
I know you really wanna a baby
I think I want one too
But the chance is not sure
It don't want to wait you
See every time we touch
I take chances of a fool
Stone rollin' baby
Stone rollin' baby
I take chances of a fool
Stone rollin' baby
Stone rollin' baby
The lyrics to Raphael Saadiq's song "Radio" tell the story of a chance encounter with a girl on the radio. The singer meets the girl, who is initially uninterested in his music, but he manages to impress her by urging her to turn up the bass. Despite telling her that he has a girlfriend, the girl writes her name on him and seems intent on pursuing him. The singer tries to distance himself, but the girl persists, and he eventually admits that he has feelings for her too but is hesitant to fully commit to a relationship.
The song's lyrics evoke a sense of spontaneity and passion, as the singer is swept up in the moment with the girl. However, there is also a sense of caution and hesitation, as the singer seems hesitant to fully embrace his feelings for her. The lyrics suggest that he is torn between the thrill of the moment and his sense of responsibility to his current relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I met this girl on radio
I encountered this girl through a radio broadcast
Said ? low
Her voice was barely audible or unclear
She wasn't getting my sound
She didn't understand or appreciate my music
She kept the ? down
She kept the volume or energy of the music low
I told her turn up the bass
I suggested increasing the bass frequencies of the music
And the she gives me in my face
And then she challenges or confronts me
I told her I had a girl
I informed her that I was already in a committed relationship
That meant the world to me
My relationship was very important and valuable to me
She just looked me up and down
She judged or appraised me superficially or harshly
Wrote her name on me
She marked or claimed me with her name or identity
Thought of putting on a dress
She considered cross-dressing or changing her appearance
Thought of leaking on my chest
She considered spilling or staining something on my body
I tried to move away
I attempted to distance myself or escape from her
She found me the very next day
She located, pursued or contacted me again soon after
See that girl is so fast
That girl is very quick, agile or promiscuous
She ? smoking in making cash
She possibly uses smoking or selling drugs as a means of earning money
She knows I like it like that
She is aware of my preferences or desires
She knows where exactly is that
She knows precisely or specifically what I like
That girl is going on my hat
That girl is becoming attached to me or getting into my head
You got me
You have influenced or captivated me
Something I don't wanna do
Something I am not willing, prepared or interested in doing
I still wouldn't make it
I still wouldn't succeed, accomplish or be satisfied with it
Dance on a tango with you
Engage in a romantic, intimate or risky activity with you
I didn't want to go there
I didn't want to pursue or explore that direction or topic
Call me in a month or two
Contact me again after some time has passed
I know you really wanna a baby
I am aware that you truly desire to have a child
I think I want one too
I think I also desire to have a child, but I am unsure or hesitant
But the chance is not sure
The probability or feasibility of having a child is uncertain or risky
It don't want to wait you
Time or circumstances may not be favorable or patient enough for us
See every time we touch
Every instance of physical or emotional contact between us
I take chances of a fool
I risk or endanger myself foolishly or recklessly
Stone rollin' baby
A metaphor for the unstoppable, uncontrollable, or risky nature of life, love, or passion
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RAPHAEL SAADIQ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
LamarrSPKW
Can't believe this only has 132,526 views.This is such a good song, this type of music needs to be promoted more,He is one of the few people whose music i actually appreciate and enjoy.
topcover2000
Wow! In addition to his original contributions, which are great, this song pays homage to about a zillion (more or less) great old sounds and styles. Really nicely done.
jhizzle84
How have I never heard of this guy before?? Great sound. Back catalogue here i come
Zalomé Ztudios
Fantastic tune. It inspires me to keep working on music. Always wonderful things from you!
tempodelavie
This guy's brilliant. Normally, I should be going to one of his concerts on July, 5th. Just soooooooo looking forward to it !
Robert Vincent
This sounds like the type of song you'd want to rock out to with a broom in your underwear, home alone.
younglion007
Love the video concept, love that Saadiq continues to push the envelope...great visual piece of art, however...I do hope the ENTIRE new body of music from Saadiq is not like this....the last album had this feel, and while it was cool, I'm not totally ready for another entire album of this type, but again love Saadiq, song is solid, great video. In the end its art, so do you Saadiq! Still got love.
TIERRA CARR
In this era, its sooo hard to stay true to your true talented artsits, but try cause Raphael Saadiq’s one of them! His musics amazing, have you heard the new single?? "Good Man" if not no worries just check it out and keep in mind that Stone Rollin will be in-stores May 10th
BeeTheBird
thank u god for artists like this that still have vision!!!!!!!!!!
HPFanBaby
i love this man. Cant wait for this new CD to come out.