WKRP In Cincinnati [main theme]

Got kind of tiredOf packing and unpackingTown to town Maybe you and meWere never meant to beJust maybe think of meOnce in awhile Heading up that highwayLeaving you behindHardest thing I ever had to do

WKRP In Cincinnati
Steve Carlisle Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Baby, if you've ever wondered
Wondered whatever became of me
I'm living on the air in Cincinnati
Cincinnati, WKRP

Got kind of tired
Of packing and unpacking
Town to town

Up and down the dial

Maybe you and me
Were never meant to be
Just maybe think of me
Once in awhile

Heading up that highway
Leaving you behind
Hardest thing I ever had to do

Broke my heart in two
But, baby, pay no mind
The price for finding me
Was losing you

Memories help me hide
My lonesome feeling
Far away from you
And feeling low

It's geting late, my friend
My love, I miss you so
Take good care of you
I've gotta go

Baby, if you've ever wondered
Wondered whatever became of me
I'm living on the air in Cincinnati
Cincinnati, WKRP

Got kind of tired
Of packing and unpacking
Town to town
Up and down the dial

Maybe you and me
Were never meant to be
Just maybe think of me
Once in awhile

I'm at WKRP in Cincinnati


Overall Meaning

The song “WKRP in Cincinnati” by Steve Carlisle is the theme song of the TV series with the same name. The lyrics are about a man who has left his loved one behind in search for his dream job. He is now living in Cincinnati working at a radio station, WKRP, and he asks his former lover to think of him once in a while. The song is a reflection of the importance of following one's dreams, even if it means leaving something behind that was once cherished.


The lyrics express a sense of melancholy and nostalgia, as the singer recalls his past days with his former love. His dream has come true, but he has also lost something significant along the way. The song emphasizes the significance of memories as a way of coping with loss and being separated from loved ones.


Overall, the song reflects the theme that sometimes, chasing your dreams may come at a cost, and it is essential to reflect on the choices made in life.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, if you've ever wondered
If you've ever thought about where I ended up


Wondered whatever became of me
Wondered what my life turned out like


I'm living on the air in Cincinnati
I have a job in radio in Cincinnati


Cincinnati, WKRP
The radio station I work at in Cincinnati is called WKRP


Got kind of tired
Became exhausted


Of packing and unpacking
From moving frequently


Town to town
Going from one place to another


Up and down the dial
Traveling on the radio waves


Maybe you and me
Perhaps we


Were never meant to be
Were not destined to be together


Just maybe think of me
Occasionally remember me


Once in awhile
Every so often


Heading up that highway
Driving up the road


Leaving you behind
Departing from you


Hardest thing I ever had to do
Most difficult action I ever took


Broke my heart in two
Heartfelt deeply saddened, hurt


But, baby, pay no mind
Please don't worry about me


The price for finding me
The cost of finding myself


Was losing you
Was having to let go of you


Memories help me hide
Recollections help me conceal


My lonesome feeling
My sense of loneliness


Far away from you
Removed from your presence


And feeling low
And feeling down


It's geting late, my friend
It's becoming late


My love, I miss you so
I miss you deeply


Take good care of you
Take care of yourself


I've gotta go
I have to leave


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