Lonesome D.J.
Lonesome D.J.: Heartbreak Serenade on the Airwaves
Lyrics
Here's a sad, real sad record I've gotta dedicate
Introduction to a sad record dedicated to a friend on a highway.
To a friend out there, somewhere on a big highway
Expressing a connection with a friend who might be traveling.
That's quite a note you wrote
Acknowledging the significance of a note received.
Before you sneaked out with that, what's his name?
Referring to a romantic encounter with someone whose name is forgotten.
Here's our song, yes the one
Introducing a shared song, previously played all day.
I used to play for you all day
Recalling a time when the song was played for the friend.
You've gotta call and explain
Requesting a call and explanation before leaving the station's range.
Before you leave the station's range
Highlighting the urgency to communicate before losing contact.
I don't care who's listenin' in
Emphasizing that the DJ doesn't care who's listening.
Honey I'm against the wall
Feeling trapped or cornered in a difficult situation.
I'll adjust my program
Expressing a willingness to adapt the program for the situation.
To the kind of fool I am
Admitting to being a fool and adjusting to the circumstances.
I can only hope that you're tuned in
Expressing hope that the friend is still tuned in to the broadcast.
I have no choice, baby
Stating a lack of choice in the current situation.
I sell my voice, maybe
Indicating a willingness to sacrifice or sell one's voice.
I'm just another lonesome D.J.
Identifying as a lonesome DJ in a lonely state.
Alone, with a phone and a stack of black vinyl
Describing being alone with a phone and a collection of records.
And I know, that home could be just as futile
Contemplating the futility of home without the friend's presence.
Without your presence
Emphasizing the importance of the friend's presence.
It wouldn't make any sense
Stating that life wouldn't make sense without the friend.
So I beg, I never did
Begging for the first time, expressing regret for not realizing the depth of love.
Never realized my love for you was that immense
Realizing the immense love for the friend.
Call and explain
Repeating the request for a call and explanation.
Before you leave the station's range
Reiterating the need for communication before losing contact.
I don't care who's listenin' in
Reiterating the DJ's indifference to the audience.
Honey I'm against the wall
Repeating the feeling of being cornered or against the wall.
I'll adjust my program
Reaffirming the willingness to adjust the program for the situation.
To the kind of fool I am
Reiterating the admission of being a fool and adjusting to circumstances.
I hope you're still tuned in
Expressing hope that the friend is still listening to the broadcast.
I have no choice, baby
Reiterating the lack of choice in the current situation.
I sell my voice, maybe
Reiterating the willingness to sacrifice or sell one's voice.
I'm just another lonesome D.J.
Reiterating the identity as a lonesome DJ in a lonely state.
Well, let me tell you, she didn't call
Informing that the friend did not make the expected call.
A finger to you all
Expressing a defiant attitude toward the situation.
I might as well have a ball
Indicating a decision to enjoy oneself and play rock and roll despite the circumstances.
And play some rock and roll
Finalizing the decision to have fun and play music.
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