Lyrics
Yes, its time for the dr. goebbels
Referencing Dr. Goebbels, a Nazi propagandist, suggesting the start of a show with a manipulative or propagandistic intent.
Show!
An exclamation marking the beginning of the "show" mentioned in the previous line.
There's a tower in the heart of london
Describing a tower located in London's center.
With a radio station right at the top
Indicating that a radio station is situated at the top of this tower.
They don't make the city beat
Implies that the station doesn't contribute to the city's vibrant energy but rather halts or controls the actions.
They're making all the action stop
Suggests the radio station's influence in stopping or controlling activities.
A long time ago there were pirates
Referring to past "pirate" radio stations broadcasting from the sea illegally.
Beaming waves from the sea
Highlighting the transmission of signals from these pirate stations.
But now all the stations are silenced
Stating that these pirate stations are now silent because they lack official government authorization.
'cause they ain't got a government license
Explaining the reason behind the silence of pirate stations due to the absence of a government license.
Want to tell your problems
Encouraging listeners to share their problems by calling into the radio station from their small, rented rooms.
Phone in from your bedsit room
Inviting people experiencing difficulties with their partners to share their issues on air.
Having trouble with your partner
Encouraging openness and sharing of personal struggles with a wider audience.
Let us all in on the news
Emphasizing the idea of sharing personal news or problems with the public.
If you want to hear a record
Suggesting that to listen to music, one must tune into a specific show hosted by Aiden Day.
Get the word from aiden day
Identifying Aiden Day as the authority on selecting the popular songs to be played on the radio.
He picks all the hits to play
Indicating that the radio station controls the music selection to keep the audience engaged throughout the day.
To keep you in your place all day
Suggesting the manipulation of the audience's preferences and habits by the radio station's playlist.
Capital radio
Referencing the name of the radio station, "Capital Radio."
In tune with nothing
Implying that the station doesn't resonate with anything meaningful or impactful.
Don't touch that dial
Advising against changing the radio station, perhaps due to the lack of better options or meaningful content elsewhere.
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