“On the Radio” conveys a sense of unwavering devotion to music and a belief that it is an integral part of his identity and purpose in life. The song may also highlight the power of music as a form of communication and inspiration that can deeply impact and resonate with individuals.
[Verse 1]
It ain't tragic
It's like magic
Maybe I was born to it
I think I was born to it
They say how come you still play that game, John Britt?
'Cause I was born to it
Yeah, I know I was born to it
And you know all I'm looking for
[Chorus]
On the radio
Mmh, on the radio
They're talking to me
All night on the radio
[Verse 2]
If you know it like you show it
Maybe you were born to it
Oh, maybe you were born to it
And I know what you're looking for
[Chorus]
On the radio
Mmh, on the radio
They're talking to me
All night on the radio
[Verse 3]
It ain't tragic
It's like magic
I think I was born to it
Yeah, I know I was born to it
And you know all I'm looking for
Is
[Chorus]
On the radio
On the radio
They're talking to me
All night on the radio
On the Radio was written by Britt Daniel.
On the Radio was produced by Mark Rankin & Spoon.
Spoon released On the Radio on Fri Feb 11 2022.
I wrote this one in New York in 2018. It’s one of the oldest songs we’ve got on here. This was in reference to an AM and FM radio—what I was listening to when I was a kid, growing up in Temple, Texas, with the clock radio on my bedside table. And that was my lifeline to the outside world. I spent a...