Radio (moroder / Summer, 1979) - Lyrics - Donna Summer (1948-2012): On The

Someone left a song in the mailboxI told myself I wouldn't scan itBut it's been a long time since I let him inI guess I've changed my mind

And you said it had to beIf you only knew the way I feltAnd I heard it on the radioAnd I knew that it was youAnd you said it had to beIf you only knew the way I feltAnd I heard it on the radioAnd I knew that it was you Someone left a song in the mailboxI told

Now I'm sitting here and I'm wonderingHow I'm gonna get it back to youIt’s a long time since I let you inAnd I think I’ve changed my mindIt was only yesterdayWhen we were on the runYou were the only oneAnd it was love It’s a testament to how music acts as

Donna Summer (1948–2012): The Story Behind "On the Radio" (1979) Someone left a song in the mailboxI told

The song served as the title track for Summer’s first greatest hits compilation, On the Radio: Greatest Hits Volumes I & II . It exemplifies the "Moroder Sound"—a blend of driving electronic beats and orchestral arrangements—while showcasing Summer’s soulful, gospel-trained vocal range.

The lyrics tell a cinematic story of a woman hearing a letter she wrote read aloud on the radio, or perhaps hearing a song that perfectly mirrors her own lost love. It’s a testament to how music acts as a universal bridge for personal emotions. "On the Radio" – Lyrics