Radio
The Moon & Her Mother Lyrics
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And call it rock and roll
You make my heart shake
It's ready to explode
Calm down, right you are
Write it down and send me a card
Come by, check me out
Raise your hands up high
We're together you and I
Don't waste any blood
We're rocking out of love
Calm down, right you are
Write it down and send me a card
Come by, check me out
I am writing songs for the soul
Where did you go?
We called your name across the radio
Where did you go?
Yeah we called your name across the radio
And I'm doing all right across the radio
And I'm feeling all right across the radio
And I'm doing your work across the radio
And I'm doing my worst across the radio
In "Radio," The Moon & Her Mother sings about the power of music and how it can shake one's heart and help them feel alive. The singer pleads with the DJ to play something they know and call it rock and roll, as it stirs their soul and makes their heart ready to explode. The lyrics also mention writing down the feeling and submitting it to the world, hoping others will check out their music and join in the same feeling of elation.
The chorus brings people together, encouraging them to raise their hands up high and enjoy the music for all its worth. It urges the listener not to waste any blood, most likely in reference to the idea that enjoying music, as it can raise one's adrenaline level, is worthwhile and not something to be taken for granted. The second verse poses the question of where did the DJ go and calls out their name, likely wondering why they are not playing the requested music. The final verse brings it all together, expressing that across the radio, the singer is doing all right and feeling all right, but also doing their worst and best simultaneously, showcasing the complexities of music and human emotions.
Overall, "Radio" is a song that celebrates the power of music to bring people together and make them feel alive. It highlights the raw emotions and energy that music can create and how it is a reflection of life's greatest moments.
Interesting facts about the song "Radio":
- "Radio" is the first released song by The Moon & Her Mother.
- The song was featured on Spotify editorial playlists, including "Fresh Finds" and "Indie Pop" in 2020.
- The official music video for "Radio" features fans dancing to the song in their own homes, bringing people together during the pandemic.
- The Moon & Her Mother is a musical duo composed of Molly Jeanne and Blake Norris.
- The band's name is inspired by a line in Sylvia Plath's poem "Edge."
- The Moon & Her Mother is based in Nashville, Tennessee.
- The band describes their sound as dreamy pop with a hint of nostalgia.
- The song was produced by Alex Gilson at Ten Four Studios in Nashville.
- The lyrics to "Radio" were written by Molly Jeanne, with music composed by Blake Norris.
- The band has cited influences such as Fleetwood Mac, Phoebe Bridgers, and The Beatles in their music.
Chords for "Radio" (as interpreted by Ultimate Guitar):
Verse: G - C - Em - G
Chorus: D - C - G - D - C - G - Em - D
Line by Line Meaning
Play something I know
Please play a song that I am familiar with
And call it rock and roll
Label the music as the genre of rock and roll
You make my heart shake
The music is very emotionally moving
It's ready to explode
The feeling is so intense that it's about to be overwhelming
Calm down, right you are
Please calm down, you are correct
Write it down and send me a card
Take note of this idea and send me a message about it
Come by, check me out
Come visit me and see what I'm working on
I am writing songs for the soul
The music I create is meant to touch people spiritually and emotionally
Raise your hands up high
Let's celebrate together, show your excitement
We're together you and I
We are united in this experience
Don't waste any blood
Don't get too worked up or stressed
We're rocking out of love
We are enjoying the music and experience out of pure love for it
Where did you go?
We are looking for you or wondering where you disappeared to
We called your name across the radio
We are trying to reach you through the power of the radio
And I'm doing all right across the radio
I am doing well and sending positive energy through the radio
And I'm feeling all right across the radio
I am feeling good and sharing that feeling through the radio
And I'm doing your work across the radio
I am promoting your work through the power of the radio
And I'm doing my worst across the radio
I am doing the best I can to promote myself through the radio
Contributed by Claire W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@HalfAGallen
loooove it :)
@olegzander
GOOD