Before this, they were a hip-hop group with the single album Rock City and the EPy El Producto. After a 16 year hiatus, they released their sophomore album Wildflower (2016), which was followed by We Will Always Love You (2020).
2. A defunct American surf rock group
NOTE: The former band actually got their name from the latter, as The Avalanches' " Ski Surfin''" album was known to be their favorite album.
The Avalanches was an instrumental surf rock studio group, active in the 1960s, which included Billy Strange, Tommy Tedesco, David Gates (later of Bread) and Hal Blaine. In 1963 they recorded an LP Ski Surfin', which was re-released in 2007.
Radio
The Avalanches Lyrics
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Sending those signals, those digital signals
Sending those signals, sending those signals
Sending those signals, those digital signals
Sending those signals, sending those signals
Sending those signals, those digital signals
Sending those signals, sending those signals
Sending those signals, those digital signals
Sending those signals, those digital signals
Sending those signals, sending those signals
Those digital signals
Sending those signals, sending those signals
Sending those signals, those digital signals
Sending those signals, sending those signals
Sometimes you don't, understand
Is it as good, understand
Sometimes you don't, understand
Is it as good, understand
Sometimes you don't, understand
Is it as good, understand
Sometimes you don't, understand
Is it as good, understand
Sometimes you don't, understand
Is it as good, understand
Sometimes you don't, understand
Is it as good, understand
Sometimes you don't, understand
Is it as good, understand
Sometimes you don't, understand
Is it as good, understand
Sending those signals, sending those signals
Sending those signals, those digital signals
Sending those signals, sending those signals
Sending those signals, those digital signals (sometimes you don't, understand)
Sending those signals, sending those signals
Sending those signals, those digital signals
Sending those signals, sending those signals
Is it as good, understand
Sending those signals, sending those signals
Sending those signals, those digital signals
Sending those signals, sending those signals
Sending those digital signals, those digital signals (sometimes you don't, understand)
Sending those signals, sending those signals
Sending those signals, those digital signals
Sending those signals, sending those signals
Is it as good, understand
Oh, can't you hear it?
Can't you hear it?
Oh, can't you hear it? (is it as good, understand)
Can't you hear it?
Oh, can't you hear it?
Can't you hear it? (money)
The song "Radio" by The Avalanches appears to be a reflection on the power of communication through the use of digital signals. The lyrics suggest that we are constantly sending out these signals, but not everyone will understand their meaning. The repetition of the line "Sending those signals, those digital signals" emphasizes the importance of this method of communication. The repetition of the line "Sometimes you don't, understand" further highlights the potential for an inability to communicate effectively despite the use of these signals.
Additionally, the final line of the song, "Can't you hear it? (money)" adds an interesting layer of interpretation. This line suggests that perhaps all of these signals are ultimately driven by the desire for money and economic gain. It's possible that the song is making a commentary on the power dynamics involved in communication through digital signals - that those with more money and resources have an advantage when it comes to being heard and understood.
Overall, the lyrics of "Radio" encourage the listener to consider the power dynamics involved in communication through digital signals and the potential for misunderstandings or gaps in understanding. The repetition of the titular phrase highlights the importance of these signals, but the line about money suggests that there may be more at play than simple messaging.
Line by Line Meaning
Sending those signals, sending those signals
They are broadcasting and transmitting digital signals repeatedly
Sending those signals, those digital signals
The signals being transmitted are of digital nature
Sometimes you don't, understand
Misunderstandings and confusion occur occasionally
Is it as good, understand
Wondering whether everything is alright and understandable
Oh, can't you hear it?
Asking if the audience is perceiving what they are communicating
Can't you hear it?
Reiterating the previous line, asking if they are being understood
Can't you hear it? (is it as good, understand)
Repeating the question, specifically about the previous query
Can't you hear it?
The communication is urgent and they need confirmation
Can't you hear it? (money)
The signal is a reference to the powerful influence of money
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Claude B. Ii Cave, Darren Seltmann, Robert Chater
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