Radio Song
The Cat Empire Lyrics


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Don't want to hear you say it's not when something's wrong baby
Don't want to hear you say it's nothing when it's not cos I
Don't want to love you like that radio song honey
Don't want to love you like that radio song

Before we go I'd like to play with you again
Before we go I'd like to play that show we've been cos I
I want to love you like a festival song honey
I want to love you like a festival song

And when I see that morning light I'm going to hold you in my arms
And let the everything be fine or let it finally drift apart
We'd go back to that place where we met and made our mark
And when I see that morning light I'm going hold you in my arms
Or let you go

Now we return and for an hour these songs ignite
But one it sings for you I'd love you for a night more than




The memories of broken images and fights more than
The memories of broken images and fights

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Cat Empire's song Radio Song invite listeners to understand the complexities of a romantic relationship - one in which communication is difficult and emotions are often suppressed. The first verse reveals the singer's desire for honesty and openness from their partner, urging them to speak up when something is wrong. The chorus then emphasizes the idea that the singer does not want to love their partner "like that radio song," which may be interpreted as a love that is superficial or lacking in authenticity. Instead, they wish to love their partner like a festival song, which could represent a love that is vibrant, energetic, and shared with a community of people.


The second half of the song takes on a more nostalgic tone, with the singer reflecting on past moments with their partner. They express a desire to relive those moments and play that same "show" once again. The last verse is the most poignant, as the singer describes holding their partner in their arms and allowing everything to be fine or drifting apart. This final moment of uncertainty and vulnerability highlights the fragility of relationships, and suggests that the singer is willing to accept whatever outcome may come.


Overall, Radio Song is a song about the ups and downs of love, and the importance of honesty and authenticity in romantic relationships. It encourages listeners to appreciate the good times while acknowledging the reality that relationships can be messy and unpredictable.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't want to hear you say it's not when something's wrong baby
I don't want you to deny the problems and pretend that everything is okay.


Don't want to hear you say it's nothing when it's not cos I
I don't want you to downplay the issues and act like they don't matter.


Don't want to love you like that radio song honey
I don't want our love to be superficial like the love portrayed in most radio songs.


Before we go I'd like to play with you again
Before we part, I want to have more fun with you.


I want to love you like a festival song honey
I want our love to be as passionate and lively as a festival song.


And when I see that morning light I'm going to hold you in my arms
When the sun rises, I want to embrace you tightly.


And let the everything be fine or let it finally drift apart
We can either resolve our issues and make things work, or accept that we may need to separate.


We'd go back to that place where we met and made our mark
Let's return to the place where our love story began.


Or let you go
If necessary, I'm willing to let you go.


Now we return and for an hour these songs ignite
Now we're back together, and these songs bring back our passion and spark.


But one it sings for you I'd love you for a night more than
If the songs remind me of you, I would cherish you even more intimately for a night.


The memories of broken images and fights more than
I cherish you even more than the negative memories of our conflicts and misunderstandings.




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Comments from YouTube:

Cassandra Baker

Man, this deserves so many more views!

Jeffery Mistich

Don't know how they only have 48k subscribers... I've told at least that many people to listen to them 😁

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