Shit On the Radio (Remember the Days)

Nelly Furtado

About Shit 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. 


Year:
2000
3:54
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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
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
I've been waiting a long time for it

I remember the days 
When I was so eager to satisfy you
And be less than 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 expect from me, like that's what I'm about

I remember the days 
When I was so eager to satisfy you
And be less than 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

It's so much easier to stay down there guaranteeing you're cool
Than 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 without looking down
Because we're all afraid of heights

I remember the days 
When I was so eager to satisfy you
And be less than 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 

Myself

Why ya hurt me hurt me hurt me hurt me hurt me hurt me hurt me so,
Leave me down down down down low 
Leave me down da down down da down da down down down low

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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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11 facts about this song

Album Release
"Shit on the Radio (Remember the Days)" is a song from Nelly Furtado's debut studio album, "Whoa, Nelly!" released in 2000.
Song Production
The song was produced by Gerald Eaton and Brian West, collectively known as Track & Field, who have collaborated with Furtado on many of her hits.
Songwriting Credits
Nelly Furtado wrote the song herself in collaboration with the producers, Gerald Eaton and Brian West.
Chart Performance
"Shit on the Radio (Remember the Days)" reached number 18 on the Canadian Singles Chart.
Musical Style
The song features elements of folk, pop, and trip-hop, reflecting Furtado's diverse musical influences.
Explicit Title
Despite its explicit title, the song doesn't contain explicit lyrics. The title refers to Furtado's fear that her music would be considered too mainstream or "pop," hence the phrase "Shit on the Radio".
Single Release
This song was the second single to be released from the album "Whoa, Nelly!".
Video Director
The music video for the song was directed by famed director Hype Williams, known for his work with top artists like Beyoncé and Kanye West.
Song Meaning
The song digs into Furtado's struggles with maintaining her identity and staying true to her roots as she navigates the music industry.
Critical Reception
The song received generally favourable reviews from music critics, who praised its catchy tune and relatable lyrics.
Award Show Performance
Nelly Furtado performed "Shit on the Radio (Remember the Days)" at the 2001 Juno Awards, Canada's biggest music awards show.

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