Listen to the Radio
Journey Through Melodies: Kathy Mattea's Radio Reflections
Lyrics
I am leaving Mississippi in the evening rain
The speaker is leaving Mississippi during the evening while it's raining.
Well those Delta towns wear satin gowns
Describes the Delta towns as wearing elegant attire (metaphorically) within a high-beamed frame.
In a high beamed frame
Continues the description of the Delta towns being picturesque or grand.
Loretta Lynn guides my hands through the radio
The singer is guided by the songs of Loretta Lynn playing on the radio.
Where would I be in times like these
The singer contemplates where they would be without the songs written by Loretta Lynn during difficult times.
Without the songs Loretta wrote?
Highlights the importance of Loretta Lynn's songs during challenging moments.
'Cause when you can't find a friend
When lacking companionship, the radio becomes a solace or companion.
You've still got the radio
Reiterates the significance of the radio as a source of comfort in the absence of friends.
And when you can't find a friend
Repeats the sentiment about the radio being a companion when friends are not around.
You've still got the radio
Reemphasizes the importance of the radio in providing solace or company.
The radio...listen to the radio
Encourages listening to the radio as a solution or means of comfort.
The radio
Repeats the importance of the radio as a source of solace.
I left a handsome two-stepping good ole boy in Tennessee
The singer left behind a charming and lively person in Tennessee.
Now, he's sittin' on the sofa, he's lookin' for his supper,
Describes the person left behind as sitting on the sofa, seeking supper, and wondering about the singer's whereabouts.
Wonderin' what's become of me
Reflects on the curiosity or concern of the person left behind about the singer.
I've got a double-0-eighteen Martin guitar in the back seat of the car
Mentions having a Martin guitar in the car.
And, I am leaving Mississippi...
Repeats the action of leaving Mississippi with the radio playing.
With the radio on
Leaving Mississippi while listening to the radio.
'Cause when you can't find a friend
Reiterates the role of the radio as a companion when friends are absent.
You've still got the radio
Underlines the importance of the radio in providing company.
And when you can't find a friend
Reemphasizes the significance of the radio in solitude.
You've still got the radio
Restates the importance of the radio as a comforting presence.
The radio...listen to the radio
Encourages listening to the radio as a means of solace.
The radio
Reiterates the importance of the radio as a source of comfort.
There's a moon across the border in the Louisiana sky
Describes a moon in the Louisiana sky.
I smell the Pontchartrain, I hear silver wings
The singer senses the smell of Pontchartrain and hears sounds that imply aircraft.
And then, away Merle Haggard flies
Mentions Merle Haggard's departure symbolically.
That good ole boy will find a band of gold
Refers to the person left behind finding happiness or contentment.
On the stereo
Describes someone finding solace in music on the stereo.
Hey, then my mama's gonna call and say, "Where's she gone?"
Anticipates the mother's inquiry about the singer's whereabouts.
He'll say, "Down the road with the radio on."
Anticipates the response of the person left behind, mentioning the singer being on the road listening to the radio.
'Cause when you can't find a friend
Reiterates the role of the radio as a companion.
You've still got the radio
Underlines the importance of the radio in providing company.
And when you can't find a friend
Reemphasizes the significance of the radio in solitude.
You've still got the radio
Restates the importance of the radio as a comforting presence.
The radio...listen to the radio
Encourages listening to the radio as a means of solace.
The radio
Reiterates the importance of the radio as a source of comfort.
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