On the Radio (Remember the Days)

Nelly Furtado

About On the Radio (Remember the Days)

"Shit on the Radio (Remember the Days)", also known as "...on the Radio (Remember the Days)", is the third official single from Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado's first album, Whoa, Nelly!. The song's album title was "Shit on the Radio (Remember the Days)"; the word "shit" was censored and removed from the title for radio airplay and substituted on the cover art with "#*@!!". Despite the success of Furtado's previous two singles, the song failed to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100 and began a string of singles for Furtado that failed to chart, until 2006 with "Promiscuous". "…on the Radio (Remember the Days)" charted in other countries, and was a huge success in New Zealand, reaching number five on RIANZ Singles Chart. It also reached number fourteen on the Canadian BDS Airplay Chart. 


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2010
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Oh oh, oh oh
You liked me 'til you heard my shit on the radio
Well I hate to say but pop ain't going solo
You liked me 'til you heard my shit on the radio
But now I'm just too mainstream for you, oh no

You liked me 'til you seen me on your TV
Well if you're so low below then why you watching
You say good things come to those who wait
Well I've been waiting a long time for it

I remember the days
When I was so eager to satisfy you
And be less then I was 
Just to prove I could walk beside you

Now that I've flown away 
I see you've chosen to stay behind me
And still you curse the day 
I decided to stay true to myself

You say your quest is to bring it higher
Well I never seen change without a fire
But from your mouth, I have seen a lot of burning
But underneath I think it?s a lot of yearning

Your face, the colors change from green to yellow
To the point where you can't even say hello
You tell me you'd kill me if I ever snob you out
Like that's what you'd expect from me, like that's what I'm about

It's so much easier to stay down there 
Guaranteeing you're cool
Than to sit up here exposing myself 
Trying to break through

Than to burn in the spotlight
Turn in the spitfire
Scream without making a sound
Be up here and not looking down 
Because we?re all afraid of heights

Myself, myself, myself
Myself, myself, myself
Myself, myself, myself
Myself, myself, myself
Myself, myself, myself
Myself, myself, myself
Myself, myself, myself
Myself, myself, myself

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Nelly Furtado

Nelly Kim Furtado (born December 2, 1978) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. Furtado first gained fame with her debut album, Whoa, Nelly!, which spawned two successful singles, "I'm Like a Bird" and "Turn Off the Light". "I'm Like A Bird" won a 2001 Juno Award for Single of the Year and a 2002 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. In 2003, Furtado released Folklore, which produced three international singles— "Powerless (Say What You Want)", "Try" and "Força". Three years later she released Loose, a worldwide commercial success. The album spawned four number-one hits: "Promiscuous", "Maneater", "Say It Right" and "All Good Things (Come to an End)". After a three-year break, she released her first full-length Spanish a… more »

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Written by: Nelly Furtado

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10 facts about this song

Song Formation
"On the Radio (Remember the Days)" is the third single from Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado's debut album, "Whoa, Nelly!"
Release Date
The song was released in 2001, following her initial hit "I'm Like a Bird" and follow-up "Turn Off the Light".
Chart Performance
"On the Radio (Remember the Days)" reached number 18 on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart and number 22 on the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
Video Creativity
The music video for the song, directed by Francis Lawrence, depicts Furtado in various locations, including a desert and atop a sunlit skyscraper.
Remix Versions
A remix of the song, subtitled "Remember the Days," was included on Furtado's 2007 compilation album, "Loose: The Concert".
Unique Style
The song is known for its blend of pop and folk genres, which is a significant part of Furtado's unique musical style.
Edgy Lyrics
The lyrics express a criticism of the music industry and fame. This was a bold stance for Furtado to take considering it was released at the start of her career.
Self-Expression
The song showcases Furtado's expressive range and songwriting skills, and it helped to further establish her as a diverse and promising artist in pop music.
Influences and Inspiration
The song was reportedly inspired by Nelly's struggles to maintain her creative control in the music industry.
Critical Acclaim
Despite not achieving the popularity of its predecessors, the song received generally positive reviews from music critics who praised its bold lyrics and memorable melody.

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