The Radsoles
John Dufilho: Drums
Raul Ramirez: Lead Guitar
Tom Rehkopf: Guitar, Vocals
Mitchell Webb: Bass, Vocals
1983
The Radsoles Lyrics
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How long can we stay apart?
You may get it maybe never
But it's coming from the heart.
Your life is full of indecision
You can't make up your mind.
We must get it in position
And move it on down the line.
I been on that road too long of a time
Yes the road is long, and it winds and winds
When I think of the love that I left behind.
Make me up a bed of roses
And hang them down from the vine
Of all my loves you've been the closest
That's ever been on my mind.
Please don't talk about tomorrow
I'm really not one to care
This world is filled with too much sorrow
That nobody's heart should bear.
'Cause the road is long, it's a long hard climb
I been on that road too long of a time
Yes the road is long, and it winds and winds
When I think of the love that I left behind.
Please, please give me indication
Stop and talk to me
Like a river that is flowing
My love will never cease to be.
You will always be my honey
No one could take your part
Our love can't be bought with money
'Cause it's coming from the heart.
'Cause the road is long, it's a long hard climb
I been on that road too long of a time
Yes the road is long, and it winds and winds
When I think of the love that I left behind.
The Radsoles's song 1983 is a passionate call for unity and love, urging people to come together and move forward as one. The opening lines emphasize the need for humans to overcome their differences and work towards a common goal. The next verse address an individual who seems to be going through a period of uncertainty in their life. The singer urges them to make up their mind and help push things forward. The chorus speaks of a long and treacherous journey that one must undertake while also lamenting the love that was left behind. The singer asks for a bed of roses and implores the one he loves to stop and talk to him, comparing their love to a flowing river that will never stop.
Line by Line Meaning
We have got to come together
We need to unite and work together.
How long can we stay apart?
We need to end the separation and division.
You may get it maybe never
You might understand eventually or you might not.
But it's coming from the heart.
The message is sincere and heartfelt.
Your life is full of indecision
You struggle to make decisions in life.
You can't make up your mind.
You have difficulty choosing between different options.
We must get it in position
We need to prepare and organize ourselves.
And move it on down the line.
And continue to progress towards our goals.
'Cause the road is long, it's a long hard climb
The journey towards our goals is difficult and challenging.
I been on that road too long of a time
The artist has been struggling for a long time.
Yes the road is long, and it winds and winds
The journey is not straightforward and has many twists and turns.
When I think of the love that I left behind.
The artist often thinks about the love they lost.
Make me up a bed of roses
Create a romantic environment for me.
And hang them down from the vine
And decorate it with flowers.
Of all my loves you've been the closest
You are the person I have been closest with.
That's ever been on my mind.
You are always on my mind.
Please don't talk about tomorrow
Let's focus on the present and not worry about the future.
I'm really not one to care
The singer is not concerned about what might happen.
This world is filled with too much sorrow
The world is a sad and difficult place.
That nobody's heart should bear.
No one should have to endure such pain.
Please, please give me indication
Please give me a sign or signal.
Stop and talk to me
Take the time to have a conversation with me.
Like a river that is flowing
Let the conversation flow naturally.
My love will never cease to be.
The artist will always love the other person.
You will always be my honey
The singer will always love and cherish the other person.
No one could take your part
No one could replace or take the place of the other person.
Our love can't be bought with money
Their love is not materialistic or based on wealth.
'Cause it's coming from the heart.
Their love is genuine and heartfelt.
Contributed by Kaylee K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.