The Spirit Of Radio Lyrics
Rush
Lyrics
Begin the day with a friendly voice
A companion, unobtrusive
Plays that song that's so elusive
And the magic music makes your morning mood
Off on your way, hit the open road
There is magic at your fingers
For the spirits ever lingers
Undemanding contact in your happy solitude
Invisible airwaves crackle with life
Bright antennas bristle with the energy
Emotional feedback on a timeless wavelength
Bearing a gift beyond price, almost free
All this machinery making modern music
Can still be open-hearted
Not so coldly charted, it's really just a question of your honesty
Yeah, your honesty
One likes to believe in the freedom of music
But glittering prizes and endless compromises
Shatter the illusion of integrity, yeah
Invisible airwaves crackle with life
Bright antennas bristle with the energy
Emotional feedback on a timeless wavelength
Bearing a gift beyond price, almost free
For the words of the profits
Were written on the studio wall
Concert hall
Echoes with the sounds of salesmen
Of salesman, of salesmen, oh
Hello, how are you doing down, Rio?
Thank you so much, good night
Thank you so much
Right now it's time to let the dogs out
Song & Lyrics Facts
Rush's "The Spirit of Radio" is a classic rock song released on January 1, 1980 as part of the album Permanent Waves. Written by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, it was performed by the Canadian progressive rock band Rush.
The lyrics speak to the power of music in uniting people, with lines like “long-distance dedication” and “listen to hear the language spoken”. The song has been described as an anthem for radio listeners everywhere, hence its title. It remains one of Rush's most popular songs, still being played regularly on classic rock stations today.