Radio
Trent Lyrics

Hey, Mr. DJ, can I make a request?
Asking the DJ to play a specific song for someone that he loves and has left him.

Somebody I love just up and left
Expressing the pain and suddenness of the loved one's departure.

And if I know her, she'll drive all night alone
Anticipating the loved one's actions and state of mind after leaving.

And she just might have her radio on
Hoping that the loved one is listening to the radio so she can hear the requested song.

Yeah, I pray she has her radio on
Expressing a strong desire for the loved one to hear the requested song.

Just in case she ain't that far from town
Positing the location of the loved one and suggesting that she may still be close by.

Play somethin' that'll turn her car around
Requesting a song that will emotionally affect the loved one and make her reconsider leaving.

And send it out from a fool who's done her wrong
Acknowledging that the singer is at fault and taking responsibility for his mistakes.

Play somethin' that'll get her thinkin' 'bout me
Requesting a song that will make the loved one reflect on their relationship and remember the singer.

Let her know I'm really sorry
Apologizing for past actions and expressing remorse.

Somethin' that reaches out in the dark
Requesting a song that will emotionally connect with the loved one.

Weighs on her mind, tugs at her heart
Describing the desired emotional impact of the requested song.

Well, I know you get this all the time
Acknowledging that the DJ likely receives many similar requests about lost love.

Broken hearts lightin' up all the lines
Describing the many people who call into the DJ's show to request songs about lost love.

Beggin' you to play that special song
Emphasizing the importance of the requested song to the singer and the loved one.

Hey, but she just might have her radio on
Reiterating the hope that the loved one is listening to the radio so she can hear the requested song.

So play her somethin' that'll get her thinkin' 'bout me
Repeating the request for a song that will emotionally connect the loved one with the singer.

I need to make a dedication
Expressing the importance of the song dedication to the singer.

Before that late-night signal's faded
Urging the DJ to play the song before it is too late and the loved one is out of range.

Before she drives away too far
Emphasizing the urgency of playing the song before the loved one is too far away to hear it.

And parks that damned old car
Describing the finality of the loved one's decision to leave and the singer's desperation to stop her from doing so.

Tears up her eyes, turns round the car
Imagining the emotional impact of the requested song on the loved one and hoping that it will cause her to turn around and return.