Radio

Robbie Williams

About Radio

"Radio" is a song by British pop singer Robbie Williams. It was the first single from his hits compilation Greatest Hits, released in 2004. Williams wrote the song's distinctive synth-pop melody by attempting (and failing) to play Harold Faltermeyer's "Axel F" on an electronic keyboard, from memory. "Radio" is Williams's first solo outing without the involvement of long-time producer and co-writer Guy Chambers, and is particularly notable as Williams's last UK number-one for eight years, until 2012's "Candy".  


Year:
2004
3:51
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Ouch
He's chosen my attic
I feel it in the static
He lives in my basement 
And I can hardly face it
My performance is easy
I am the god of romance
And in my confusion
I have the right to reign

He's stolen my Oscars
He trades on my jokes
He makes all my engines go oh oh oh
He put an "e" in the arsenal
A comb in my 'fro
Divine retribution
And away we will go
Hey hey hey hey

Something's happening I can feel it
Moving out of time you'll hear it
Falling in the way you fear it
Jumping thumping shout out something
Jumping thumping shout out something

Listen to the radio 
And you will hear the songs you know
Make it effervescent here 
And you might have a job my dear
My dear

I'm searching for something 
Beyond my understanding
Looking for meaning 
Where nothing is demanding
There are no surprises 
Where nothing is expected
If you offer nothing 
Then everyone accepts

He's stolen my Oscars
He trades on my jokes
He makes all my engines go oh oh oh
He put an "e" in the arsenal
A comb in my 'fro
Divine retribution
And away we will go
Hey hey hey hey

Something's happening I can feel it
Moving out of time you'll hear it
Falling in the way you fear it
Jumping thumping shout out something
Jumping thumping shout out something

Listen to the radio
And you will hear the songs you know
Make it effervescent here 
And you might have a job my dear
My dear

Ouch
Ouch 
Ouch
Radio
Ouch ouch
Ouch
Ouch
Radio

*He's stolen my Oscars
He trades on my jokes
He makes all my engines go oh oh oh
He put an "e" in the arsenal
A comb in my 'fro
Divine retribution
And away we will go
Hey hey hey hey

Something's happening I can feel it
Moving out of time you'll hear it
Falling in the way you fear it
Jumping thumping shout out something
Jumping thumping shout out something

Listen to the radio 
And you will hear the songs you know
Make it effervescent here 
And you might have a job my dear

Listen to the Radio
Listen to the Radio
Listen to the Radio
Listen to the Radio

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Robbie Williams

Robert Peter "Robbie" Williams (born 13 February 1974) is an English singer-songwriter, and occasional actor. He is a member of the pop group Take That, but has found greater commercial success as a solo artist. more »

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Written by: Robert Peter Williams, Stephen Duffy

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group

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10 facts about this song

Album Origin
"Radio" is the lead single off the greatest hits collection of British singer-songwriter Robbie Williams, released in 2004.
Chart Performance
The song had a fantastic chart success. It topped the UK Singles Chart, becoming Williams' sixth number one hit single in the UK.
Genre
The song is characterised by a Synth-pop sound – a shift away from Williams' more traditional pop-rock sound in his other songs.
Inspiration
The song, which has lyrics that talk about self-revelations in the public eye, is believed to be influenced by Williams' own struggles with fame.
Awards
In 2005, "Radio" received an 'Ivor Novello Award' for the ‘Most Performed Work.’
International Reach
Although it was not released in the United States, "Radio" managed to reach No. 2 in Norway and No. 5 in Germany.
Music Video
The song's music video, set in a futuristic dystopia, was directed by Vaughan Arnell, who has worked on several other music videos for Robbie Williams.
Songwriting Collaboration
"Radio" is one of the very few songs by Robbie Williams that were written without the input of Guy Chambers, his longtime collaborate.
Criticism
Despite its commercial success, "Radio" received mixed reviews from music critics – some praised the change in musical direction, while others thought it was not as strong as Williams' earlier work.
Live Performances
Despite being a commercial hit, Williams did not perform the song in any of his live shows from 2006-2013. He brought it back to his setlist in 2014.

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