The video includes tattooed cheerleaders in masks doing flips, Williams being fawned over as a snake emerges from his pants, and Williams' eyes morphing into lizard eyes.
"Radio" became Williams' sixth number one single in the United Kingdom, selling 41,734 in its first week, the song also topped the charts in Portugal and Denmark and reached the top ten around Europe and Latin America. In Australia, the single charted at number-twelve and after seven weeks inside the charts, the single was certified Gold.
Radio
Robbie Williams Lyrics
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He's chosen my attic
I feel it in the static
He lives in my basement
And I can hardly face it
My performance is easy
I am the god of romance
And in my confusion
He's stolen my Oscars
He trades on my jokes
He makes all my engines go oh oh oh
He put an "e" in the arsenal
A comb in my 'fro
Divine retribution
And away we will go
Hey hey hey hey
Something's happening I can feel it
Moving out of time you'll hear it
Falling in the way you fear it
Jumping thumping shout out something
Jumping thumping shout out something
Listen to the radio
And you will hear the songs you know
Make it effervescent here
And you might have a job my dear
My dear
I'm searching for something
Beyond my understanding
Looking for meaning
Where nothing is demanding
There are no surprises
Where nothing is expected
If you offer nothing
Then everyone accepts
He's stolen my Oscars
He trades on my jokes
He makes all my engines go oh oh oh
He put an "e" in the arsenal
A comb in my 'fro
Divine retribution
And away we will go
Hey hey hey hey
Something's happening I can feel it
Moving out of time you'll hear it
Falling in the way you fear it
Jumping thumping shout out something
Jumping thumping shout out something
Listen to the radio
And you will hear the songs you know
Make it effervescent here
And you might have a job my dear
My dear
Ouch
Ouch
Ouch
Radio
Ouch ouch
Ouch
Ouch
Radio
He's stolen my Oscars
He trades on my jokes
He makes all my engines go oh oh oh
He put an "e" in the arsenal
A comb in my 'fro
Divine retribution
And away we will go
Hey hey hey hey
Something's happening I can feel it
Moving out of time you'll hear it
Falling in the way you fear it
Jumping thumping shout out something
Jumping thumping shout out something
Listen to the radio
And you will hear the songs you know
Make it effervescent here
And you might have a job my dear
Listen to the Radio
Listen to the Radio
Listen to the Radio
Listen to the Radio
The lyrics of Robbie Williams's song "Radio" are somewhat ambiguous, but they seem to be about the artist's relationship with his creative impulses. He describes these impulses as a person (or a force?) that lives in his house and interferes with his life. Williams feels uncomfortable with this "performance" because it takes a lot of energy to live up to his reputation as "the god of romance." He feels like his creative impulses are stealing his ideas, taking credit for his successes, and making all of his projects move forward with unstoppable force. Williams is searching for something more meaningful, but he is unsure of how to find it. The chorus incentivizes listeners to "listen to the radio" in order to hear familiar songs you know and to create a lively, fun environment to work in.
One interpretation of these lyrics is that Williams is exploring the idea of artistic inspiration and creative struggles. The lines "there are no surprises where nothing is expected" may suggest that creativity requires taking risks and pushing beyond the boundaries of what is known. Williams may be feeling stifled by his own expectations for himself and by the pressure he feels to continue producing hit songs. The idea of the "radio" in the chorus could represent both the music industry and the broader cultural landscape that his creative work exists in. Williams seems to be urging listeners to embrace their own creative impulses and to find joy and inspiration in the music they hear.
Line by Line Meaning
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An expression of pain or surprise caused by something unexpected or unpleasant.
He's chosen my attic
Someone has invaded and invaded my personal space.
I feel it in the static
I sense the intrusion through an unsettling feeling or disturbance.
He lives in my basement
The invader has taken up residence in the lower levels of my home, the foundation or basis of my life.
And I can hardly face it
I struggle to confront and deal with the situation.
My performance is easy
I present a confident, effortless façade in public.
I am the god of romance
I am seen as a master of love and passion.
And in my confusion
Despite this image, I am unsure and lost.
I have the right to reign
I believe I am entitled to power and control over my life and creations.
He's stolen my Oscars
The invader has taken credit for and appropriates my accomplishments.
He trades on my jokes
The invader uses my humor and wit for their own benefit.
He makes all my engines go oh oh oh
The invader has hijacked and disrupted my momentum and progress, causing frustration and confusion.
He put an "e" in the arsenal
The invader has altered or corrupted my original work or message.
A comb in my 'fro
The invader has changed my appearance, identity or style.
Divine retribution
I seek justice and punishment for the wrongs that have been done to me.
And away we will go
I want to escape, move on from this situation.
Something's happening I can feel it
I sense that a change or transformation is taking place.
Moving out of time you'll hear it
This change is happening outside of my usual perception or awareness, but I am beginning to sense it.
Falling in the way you fear it
This change is impacting me in a way that makes me uncomfortable or afraid.
Jumping thumping shout out something
The change is causing me to feel emotional or energetic, prompting a vocal outburst.
Listen to the radio
A call to engage with the world, to be open to new experiences and perspectives.
And you will hear the songs you know
By engaging with the world, you will find familiarity and comfort in what you encounter.
Make it effervescent here
By adding your own unique qualities and personality to the world, you can create a livelier, more engaging environment.
And you might have a job my dear
By participating and contributing to the world, you have the potential to find fulfillment and purpose.
I'm searching for something
I feel a sense of unfulfillment or incompleteness in my life.
Beyond my understanding
This sense of longing is difficult to define or explain.
Looking for meaning
I am trying to find significance and value in my life.
Where nothing is demanding
Despite this search, I find that life often feels empty or unfulfilling.
If you offer nothing
If you do not actively take steps towards fulfillment and purpose, you will not find it.
Then everyone accepts
If you do not challenge yourself or push for more, others will not expect more from you.
Ouch ouch Ouch Radio Ouch ouch Ouch Radio
An expression of continued pain and surprise, with the radio acting as a symbol for the outside world that is causing the discomfort and unfulfillment.
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert Peter Williams, Stephen Duffy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SunnyHomeVideos
Such an underrated masterpiece
@user-pm2vk1rq2t
So, this song describes the relationship of Robbie with some mysterious person and how he perceives the relation through a radio transmission.
@aprilshowers2165
No, it's about his side of his personality which is famous. He's talking about his alter ego, which is the part of him that is a celebrity and performer.
@janahouzarova7863
👍👍👍👍
@timawniheisler3018
I like this song!
@user-pm2vk1rq2t
I like it.
@user-pm2vk1rq2t
Something is Happening
I Can Feel it
Moving out of time
You hear it
Falling in the way
You Fear it
Jumping Thumping, shout out something.
@user-pm2vk1rq2t
And you will hear
The songs you know
@Gabreya
Jamming song!!!
@user-pm2vk1rq2t
Jamming !!!