Can't Say That on the Radio
Forbidden Confessions: Love's Radio Silence
Lyrics
I called up the DJ
I reached out to the DJ
On Friday after work
After my work week ended
I told him how you done me wrong
I explained how you hurt me
And how much it hurt
And the pain it caused
I said, mister I got some things
I mentioned I had things to confess
To get off my chest
Things I needed to express
I told him what I had in mind
I shared my intentions
But he turned down my request, he said
But he rejected my request
You can't say that on the radio
Constraints on broadcasting certain content
I'd really like to help you out
He wished to assist
That's just the way it goes
Yet limitations prevented that
So sad and that's too bad
Sorrowful situation acknowledged
Everybody knows
Common knowledge
You can't say that on the radio
Content restrictions reiterated
He told me he understood exactly how I felt
He claimed to understand my emotions
He said, boy I been in your shoes
Asserted his own similar experiences
Once or twice myself
Identified with my situation
I got a hundred thousand watts
Significance of his broadcasting power
A runnin' through this microphone
Expressed capability to transmit messages
And I could let your message ring loud and clear
Potential to amplify my message
But tomorrow I'd be gone, because
But highlighted his transient presence
You can't say that on the radio
Reiteration of content restrictions
I'd really like to help you out
Desire to assist again
That's just the way it goes
But acknowledging constraints
So sad and that's too bad
Recognition of a regrettable situation
Everybody knows
Common understanding
You can't say that on the radio
Restatement of broadcasting limitations
No, you can't say that
Reaffirmation of broadcasting restrictions
You can't say that on the radio
Final assertion of broadcasting constraints
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