Lyrics
Got a new haircut
Expressing a change in appearance, possibly symbolizing a new beginning.
It cost me just six bucks
Highlighting the affordability of the haircut, suggesting a practical or economical choice.
Filled a plastic bag with the stuff I need in a big dumb car I'm off my knees
Packing essentials in a car, signaling a departure from a difficult situation ("off my knees").
Fill it up and make me start again
Desire to restart or refresh life, emphasizing the cyclical nature of starting anew.
Ooh it's the rumble and moan
Referring to a distinctive sound, possibly a metaphor for life's challenges and struggles.
Transistor AM cassette drone
Mentioning a specific type of music (transistor AM cassette drone) contributing to the atmosphere.
It's the sound without a home address and hydromatic hopelessness
Describing the sound as lacking a fixed identity or stability ("without a home address").
Fill it up and start over again
Reiterating the theme of restarting and overcoming difficulties.
Yeah fill it up and start over again and again
Emphasizing the repetitive nature of overcoming challenges and starting anew.
All night!
Intensifying the experience, possibly referring to perseverance throughout the night.
R. A. D. I. O.
Spelling out "RADIO," introducing a central theme of the song.
Hit me hard and hit me low
Describing the impact of radio, possibly its emotional or influential effect.
Static engine blow the scene, rumble in the old machine
Depicting a disruptive event caused by static engine noise, likening it to a disturbance in life.
R. A. D. I. O.
Repeating the theme of radio and its significant influence.
Ah, hit me just like Lionel Rose
Comparing the impact of the radio to the force of a notable figure, Lionel Rose.
R. A. D. I. O.
Reiterating the theme of radio and its influence.
I heard stomach and soul
Perceiving a disturbance or unrest, possibly within oneself.
A rumble underneath my toes
Experiencing a physical and emotional sensation ("rumble") beneath the surface.
And it didn't come with a clear face, designer punk or daily rate
Contrasting the inner disturbance with external appearances and societal norms.
Fill it up and make it start again
Expressing a desire to overcome challenges and restart.
Yeah fill it up, don't make me start again and again
Resisting the idea of restarting, expressing reluctance.
All night!
Repeating the intensity of the experience throughout the night.
R. A. D. I. O.
Reiterating the impact of radio, possibly emphasizing its prolonged effect.
Hit me hard and hit me low
Repeating the disruptive event caused by static engine noise.
Static engine blow the scene a rumble in the old machine
Reiterating the idea of disturbance and chaos in the old machine of life.
R. A. D. I. O.
Repeating the theme of radio and its significant impact.
Ah hit me just like Lionel Rose
Reiterating the forceful impact of the radio, referencing Lionel Rose again.
R. A. D. I. O.
Repeating the central theme of radio and its disruptive effect.
A rumble in the old machine
Reiterating the idea of disturbance or disruption in the old machine.
R. A. D. I. O.
Repeating the central theme of radio and its impact on life.
A rumble in the old machine
Repeating the idea of disturbance or disruption in the old machine.
R. A. D. I. O.
Reiterating the central theme of radio and its disruptive effect.
Yeah, a rumble in the old machine
Repeating the idea of disturbance or disruption in the old machine.
R. A. D. I. O.
Reiterating the central theme of radio and its impact on life.
A rumble in the old machine
Repeating the idea of disturbance or disruption in the old machine.
Ronnie James D. I. O.
Introducing the name "Ronnie James D. I. O." as a symbolic reference, possibly to music or resistance.
Fell down like Bocephus under all the noise and grease
Describing a fall or decline amid noise and chaos, possibly referencing a specific individual or situation.
Automatic mono-style rip me up, monkey style
Describing a forceful impact in a mechanical, automated style.
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