There are, at least, two artists known as The Parties: 1) An American psych… Read Full Bio ↴There are, at least, two artists known as The Parties: 1) An American psych rock group, 2) A pop-quartet from Finland.

1) The Parties is an American psych rock group based in San Francisco, CA.

The Parties were formed in 2004 by Red Planet alum Jeremy Powers and Richmond, VA songwriter, drummer John L. Morgan IV with a joint love for all things Lennon-McCartney. The two soon hooked up with bassist Rex Padayhag, who grew up in the Philippines playing with various bands on the Manila Psychedelic Pop circuit, and Oakland guitarist Sarah Melfeld. The current line-up sees Morgan and Melfeld replaced by Rob Uytingco and Adam Symons respectively.

2) The pop-quartet The Parties have released two albums. Le Dèbut (2010) and Private Parties (2011). Their albums can be downloaded for free from the 1G3B-site.
Their third album The Third Party is due to be released in 2020.

Radio
The Parties Lyrics

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I don't know why, I don't know when
I don't know how, I don't know who
I don't know where, I don't know what
I don't know which, I don't know why

Thought we could work it out
But I might have been sleeping
I used to give a uhh

But now I don't care

I'll plug you into heaven
Turn up the level
I'll pull you in and out
Watch the fuses blow
'Cause you just don't know

You just don't know
You just don't know
You just don't know
You just don't know
You just don't know

I don't know why, I don't know when
I don't know how, I don't know who
I don't know where, I don't know what
I don't know which, I don't know why
I don't know when

But all I see is chaos and misunderstanding
Why don't you turn it off
Leave the world alone
'Cause you just don't know

You just don't know
You just don't know
You just don't know
You just don't know
You just don't know
You just don't know

I don't know why, I don't know when
I don't know how, I don't know who
I don't know where, I don't know what
I don't know which, I don't know why
I don't know when

I don't know how, I don't know who
I don't know where, I don't know what
I don't know which, I don't know why
I don't know when

I don't know who, I don't know where

I don't know what, I don't know which
I don't know why, I don't know when

Overall Meaning

The Parties' song "Radio" is a song about confusion and chaos in the world, particularly in relation to media and technology. The lyrics express a sense of disorientation and uncertainty, with the singer repeatedly stating that they do not know various things. Despite their attempt to "work it out," they feel that chaos and misunderstanding continue to be pervasive.

The singer suggests that tuning into "heaven" (perhaps a metaphor for personal peace or calm) and turning off the world can be a way to escape confusion and chaos. The repeated refrain of "you just don't know" seems to suggest that others are also unaware of the true nature of things and their impact on the world.

Overall, "Radio" is a commentary on the overwhelming and confusing nature of modern life and the media, and an exploration of the ways in which people try to cope with it.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't know why, I don't know when
Uncertainty about the reason and timing of events

I don't know how, I don't know who
Lack of knowledge about methods and persons involved

I don't know where, I don't know what
Not knowing the location or nature of something

I don't know which, I don't know why
Indecision and confusion about choices and motivations

Thought we could work it out
Belief in the possibility of resolving a situation

But I might have been sleeping
Realization of ignorance or inaction

I used to give a uhh
Formerly having a strong emotional response

But now I don't care
Current lack of concern or interest

I'll plug you into heaven
Offering a transcendent or ecstatic experience

Turn up the level
Intensifying the stimulation or sensation

I'll pull you in and out
Alternating between ecstasy and deprivation

Watch the fuses blow
Risk of overloading or burning out

'Cause you just don't know
Ignorance or lack of awareness

But all I see is chaos and misunderstanding
Perception of confusion and miscommunication

Why don't you turn it off
Suggestion to disengage or withdraw

Leave the world alone
Avoidance of external distractions or disturbances

You just don't know
Repetition of previous line's meaning

I don't know how, I don't know who
Additional uncertainty about methods and persons involved

I don't know where, I don't know what
Further lack of knowledge about location or nature

I don't know which, I don't know why
Continued indecision and confusion about choices and motivations

I don't know when
Repetition of uncertainty about timing

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BIRCH DAVID PHILIP CATLIN, GUY ANTONY CHAMBERS, KARL EDMOND DE VERE WALLINGER

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