MATT “BURNS” POULOS - Bass
S… Read Full Bio ↴JASON LANCASTER - Vocals, Guitars, Piano
MATT “BURNS” POULOS - Bass
STEVEN KOPACZ - Drums
ALEX REED - Guitar
It’s a truly rare occasion when a debut by a band is met with the kind of feverish fan anticipation that has encircled LUCKY STREET, the full-length debut by Tallahassee, Florida melodic rockers GO RADIO. But then again, none of those other groups have JASON LANCASTER at the helm.
The GO RADIO singer/songwriter, who’s been crafting unflinchingly honest, breathtakingly beautiful music since venturing out on his own in 2007, boasts arguably the most goosebump-inducing combination of raw vocal talent and songwriting prowess in rock today. Backed by a gifted band with two stellar EPs under their belts, LANCASTER and GO RADIO are only just beginning to explore the seemingly endless potential for their mind-blowing creations.
The band--which also includes bassist MATT “BURNS” POULOS, drummer STEVEN KOPACZ and guitarist ALEX REED--immediately turned heads with the release of their self-released EP Welcome To Life in 2008, which bowled over listeners with its poignant, heartfelt lyrics and irresistible melodies. Attracting the attention of Fearless Records, the band inked a deal with the label, releasing the band’s second EP, Do Overs And Second Chances, in 2010. The EP, which featured the stunning ballad “Goodnight Moon,” landed at #8 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, going on to sell more than 15,000 copies in the U.S. In that span the group has toured extensively, heading out on high-profile runs with A Day To Remember, Secondhand Serenade and the Fearless Friends Tour with Mayday Parade among others. Despite the early success, 2011 promises to be the band’s most pivotal moment to date.
Tapping the legendary Tim O’Heir (The All-American Rejects, Hot Rod Circuit, The Starting Line, Say Anything) to man the console for LUCKY STREET, the 13 tracks showcases the producer’s knack for crafting inherently addicting ear candy. The production, and the awe-inspiring musicianship underpinning the songs, serves as an unmatched springboard for LANCASTER’s impassioned writing.
Mortality is not an unknown theme in GO RADIO’s music--the passing of LANCASTER’s father in August 2007 has inspired some of his most heart-rending compositions. But on LUCKY STREET the songwriter expands his scope on the subject with brilliant results, as on “Singing With The King,” which even goes on in its second verse to compile an “all-star band” in heaven complete with friends, family and long-lost legends Elvis, Johnny Cash, Keith Moon and Freddie Mercury.
Fans will also recognize a re-recorded version of “Forever My Father,” the tearful ballad that closed the Welcome To Life EP. Originally penned and recorded along with LANCASTER’s siblings Erin and Daniel shortly after their father’s passing, it’s one of the most personal, emotionally vulnerable works ever recorded in popular music.
Inspired by the moment and desiring to leave a copy of the song with his father before his burial, LANCASTER enlisted a friend with a recording studio to help track the composition immediately, resulting in the stirring performance heard on Welcome To Life. Approaching the song again for LUCKY STREET, LANCASTER says GO RADIO attempted to focus on the heart of the composition, instead of bogging the meaning down in heavy production gloss and arrangements.
Known for their kinetic live performances and intimate interaction with fans, a packed slate of touring in support of LUCKY STREET--including a full run on the 2011 Vans Warped Tour and an opening spot on the "On Your Side" tour with A Rocket To The Moon, Anarbor, Valencia, and RunnerRunner -- is the other crucial ingredient in bringing such vital art to the masses. GO RADIO aim to recruit a bonafide army of listeners, from multiple genres, as diverse as the band’s inimitable sound.
GO RADIO’s new album LUCKY STREET is out now on Fearless Records.
Any Other Heart
Go Radio Lyrics
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It's leaving the taste of something bitter on my tongue
I'm leaving a letter full of reasons along with a line that starts to blur
Into a page that says you faded way too young
'Cause you're leaving something short of innocent
I'm still thinking of the times we should of spent
It's as if this form of treason crawled up deep inside your head
And left you notes on how to keep your insides dead
If I had any other heart if any other piece spoke louder
If I had any other hands I wouldn't need the voice to tell
The world about the coward that refuses to stand and claim the blood on your hands
If I had any other heart beside my own we might have left you cold
'Cause I've been this awful shade of lonely since your reasons left the room
And I'd see everything get warmer if you decide to follow suit
If I could paint the town with all your good intent
I'd leave these walls as red as my eyes could have been
While picking comfort for my Father for a place to rest his head
If I had any other heart if any other piece spoke louder
If I had any other hands I wouldn't need the voice to tell
The world about the coward that refuses to stand and claim the blood on your hands
If I had any other heart, if I had any other heart beside my own
If I were king of the world and I could build you a day
I'd smile just to rip it all away
I would to blaze a memory in your head that screams about regret.
If I had any other heart if any other piece spoke louder
If I had any other hands if I had any other hands
If I had any other heart
If I had any other hands
Are you still refusing to stand and claim the blood on your hands
If I had any other heart
If I had any other heart
The song "Any Other Heart" by Go Radio is a powerful confession about a broken engagement. The singer is struggling to move on from the end of the relationship and is torn between anger and sadness. The chorus repeats the line "If I had any other heart beside my own," suggesting that the singer wishes they could feel differently about their ex-partner but ultimately cannot change their own emotions.
The first verse begins with the singer acknowledging that this is their "last remaining filter on [their] last remaining words," indicating that they have tried to express themselves many times before. The bitterness in their mouth suggests that they are fed up with the situation and the way things ended. The line "you faded way too young" implies that their partner was either too immature or too inexperienced to handle the relationship.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's emotions, as they accuse their partner of "treason" by not valuing their time together. They express regret for missed opportunities and describe their ex-partner as a "coward" who refuses to take responsibility for their actions. The verse ends with a poignant image of the singer comforting their father, implying that they have lost not only their partner but also a sense of stability and security.
Line by Line Meaning
And this is my last remaining filter on my last remaining words
This is my final way to express my thoughts and feelings
It's leaving the taste of something bitter on my tongue
My emotions are leaving a negative and unpleasant feeling
I'm leaving a letter full of reasons along with a line that starts to blur
I'm writing a letter explaining my reasons, but it's hard to stay focused and clear
Into a page that says you faded way too young
My letter expresses that you passed away too soon
'Cause you're leaving something short of innocent
Your actions were far from innocent
I'm still thinking of the times we should of spent
I'm reminiscing about the missed moments we could've had together
It's as if this form of treason crawled up deep inside your head
It feels like a kind of betrayal has taken root in your mind
And left you notes on how to keep your insides dead
This betrayal has led you to find ways to numb your emotions
If I had any other heart if any other piece spoke louder
If I had a different perspective or mindset, maybe I would feel differently
If I had any other hands I wouldn't need the voice to tell
If I had the power to change things myself, I wouldn't need to speak up
The world about the coward that refuses to stand and claim the blood on your hands
I need to speak up and tell the world about the person who caused harm and refuses to take responsibility
If I had any other heart beside my own we might have left you cold
If my heart didn't feel so strongly, we might have been able to leave you behind
'Cause I've been this awful shade of lonely since your reasons left the room
I've felt incredibly lonely since you left and took your reasons with you
And I'd see everything get warmer if you decide to follow suit
If you were to change your mind and come back, things would feel more positive
If I could paint the town with all your good intent
If you had good intentions, I wish I could highlight them for everyone to see
I'd leave these walls as red as my eyes could have been
I would have expressed my emotions so intensely that it would have left a physical mark
While picking comfort for my Father for a place to rest his head
I would be taking care of my father and finding him a peaceful place to rest
If I were king of the world and I could build you a day
If I had ultimate power, I would make a special day just for you
I'd smile just to rip it all away
I would give you happiness just to take it all away and make you feel my pain
I would to blaze a memory in your head that screams about regret.
I want to create a painful memory in your mind that makes you regret your actions
Are you still refusing to stand and claim the blood on your hands
I'm asking if you're going to continue denying responsibility for what you've done
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MATTHEW POULOS, ALEXANDER REED, JASON ALAN LANCASTER, STEVEN KOPACZ
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