Radio
The Blackout Lyrics


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You took flight and left my hands still tied
Is there a way to catch you?
You move with a bold intention
You move with a bold intention

I threw it away
Turned it down and put the radio up
I threw it away
Turned it down and put the radio up

Shot down

Who's laying down these days
Who's keeping score these days
Hope you
Can see
All the progress we can make

Pencil in the words we left unsung
We can spread what the friction's done
Hope you
Can see
All the progress we can make





Speak soft and wait can you hear it now
I see a new part of you

Overall Meaning

In the song "Radio" by The Blackout, the lyrics express a feeling of loss and being left behind. When the singer says "You took flight and left my hands still tied," it gives the impression of someone who has lost something without having any control over the situation. Despite this, the lyrics hint at the possibility of catching up and making progress by saying "Hope you can see all the progress we can make." The bold movement of the person who left is noted, and it seems like something that can be learned from rather than pitied.


The chorus lines "I threw it away, turned it down and put the radio up" suggest that the singer is trying to move on and drown out any negative thoughts or feelings. The line "Shot down" adds an element of finality to this action. The following lines question who is taking action and making a difference instead of being passive, and urges the listener to take part in progress.


The bridge of the song takes on new imagery, where the singer uses a pencil to write unsung words and spread the message of progress through friction. The lyrics "speak soft and wait" suggest a sense of patience and anticipation, and the possibility of discovering something new about someone. Overall, the song promotes the idea of moving forward despite setbacks, learning from bold movements, and being actively involved in progress.


Line by Line Meaning

You took flight and left my hands still tied
You abandoned me when I needed your help the most


Is there a way to catch you?
Can I find a way to reconnect with you?


You move with a bold intention
You're determined and focused in your actions


I threw it away
I got rid of it


Turned it down and put the radio up
I ignored it and turned up the radio instead


Shot down
Rejected or dismissed


Who's laying down these days
Who's passive or inactive nowadays


Who's keeping score these days
Who's paying attention to details and keeping track of events


Hope you
I'm optimistic for you


Can see
Can recognize or appreciate


All the progress we can make
The potential for growth and improvement


Pencil in the words we left unsung
Write down the things we didn't get to say


We can spread what the friction's done
We can learn from and share the difficulties we've faced


Speak soft and wait can you hear it now
Be patient and listen closely, can you hear it now?


I see a new part of you
I'm noticing a new aspect of your personality or behavior




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