Radio

The speaker feels lonely late at night, watching couples share affection and remembering someone who is absent. They try to distract themselves with wine and the radio, but memories keep returning. In the morning, the feeling persists: for a moment, the speaker imagines the person beside them, then recognizes that this is only a dream or trick of the mind. The repeated listening suggests that the songs offer comfort, but also keep the past close.

“An empty heart” contrasts with the “full glass”: the speaker has a drink but still feels emotionally unfulfilled. The person “swimming” in their head suggests a memory that moves through the mind again and again, difficult to control or clear away. The old songs recall shared places and experiences, so the radio becomes both a distraction and a path back to memories of the relationship.

The lyrics do not explain why the person is gone or whether the separation is temporary or permanent. The speaker’s effort to dress and begin the day hints at trying to move forward, while the repeated refrain shows how persistent the longing remains. Listening to familiar music may soothe the speaker, deepen their sadness, or do both at once.