Radioactive
Bailey Madilyn Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

I'm waking up to ash and dust
I wipe my brow and I sweat my rust
I'm breathing in the chemicals, ooh

I'm breaking in, I'm shaping up
And checking out on the prison bus
This is it, the apocalypse, whoa
I'm waking up, I feel it in my bones
Enough to make my systems blow
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Whoa, whoa, I'm radioactive, radioactive
Whoa, whoa, I'm radioactive, radioactive

I raise my flags, I don my clothes
It's a revolution, I suppose
We'll paint it red to fit right in, whoa

I'm breaking in, I'm shaping up
And checking out of the prison bus
This is it, the apocalypse, whoa

I'm waking up, I feel it in my bones
Enough to make my systems blow
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Whoa, whoa, I'm radioactive, radioactive
Whoa, whoa, I'm radioactive, radioactive

All systems go, sun hasn't died
Deep in my bones, straight from inside

I'm waking up, I feel it in my bones
Enough to make my systems blow
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Welcome to the new age, to the new age




Whoa, whoa, I'm radioactive, radioactive
Whoa, whoa, I'm radioactive, radioactive

Overall Meaning

Bailey Madilyn's song "Radioactive" is a powerful anthem about waking up to a world full of destruction and impending doom. The song starts off with the ominous line "I'm waking up to ash and dust," setting a dark and gloomy tone. It creates an image of chaos, as if a catastrophic event has happened, and the singer is waking up to the aftermath. The line "I wipe my brow and I sweat my rust" paints a picture of struggle, as if the singer is trying to survive in a world that has become hostile to human life.


The second verse speaks about a revolution. The lines "I raise my flags, I don my clothes/It's a revolution, I suppose" imply that the singer is ready to fight and resist the forces that caused the destruction. The phrase "pray it red to fit right in" could be seen as a nod to the idea that once the world changes so dramatically, it is easy to want to fit in with what has happened and conform to that new norm. However, the singer and others like them will not give up or give in to those forces. The song has a powerful message of hope, proclaiming that "all systems go, sun hasn't died," making it clear that, despite the chaos and destruction, there is still life and hope.


The chorus repeats the line "I'm radioactive," which could be seen as a metaphor for being powerful and unstoppable. It also repeats the phrase "Welcome to the new age," which could symbolize a new beginning or a new era for humanity. The song ends with the same powerful statement and a call to wake up to the new age's dawn.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm waking up to ash and dust
I'm starting to feel the destructive effects of something that has already happened.


I wipe my brow and I sweat my rust
I'm trying to overcome my problems and attempting to get back on my feet.


I'm breathing in the chemicals, ooh
I'm having to deal with the toxic atmosphere that surrounds me.


I'm breaking in, I'm shaping up
I'm putting in the effort to get stronger and better.


And checking out on the prison bus
I'm freeing myself from confinement and breaking free from boundaries.


This is it, the apocalypse, whoa
This is the end of the world as we know it, and it's scary.


I'm raising my flags, I don my clothes
I'm putting on a display of strength and determination in the face of adversity.


It's a revolution, I suppose
I'm rebelling against the old ways and fighting for change.


We'll paint it red to fit right in, whoa
We'll make our mark and assert ourselves in this new world order.


All systems go, sun hasn't died
My situation is looking better, and there is still hope for a brighter future.


Deep in my bones, straight from inside
I can feel the change happening at a fundamental level of my being.


Welcome to the new age, to the new age
This is a new era, and we must adapt to survive.


Whoa, whoa, I'm radioactive, radioactive
I am filled with the energy of change and transformation.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GENE SIMMONS

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@nailaazharifah

I'm waking up to ash and dust
I wipe my brow and I sweat my rust
I'm breathing in the chemicals

I'm breaking in, shaping up, then checking out on the prison buzz
This is it, the apocalypse
Whoa

I'm waking up, I feel it in my bones
Enough to make my systems blow
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Whoa, whoa, I'm radioactive, radioactive
Whoa, whoa, I'm radioactive, radioactive

I raise my flags, don my clothes
It's a revolution, I suppose
We're painted red to fit right in
Whoa

I'm breaking in, shaping up, then checking out on the prison buzz
This is it, the apocalypse
Whoa

I'm waking up, I feel it in my bones
Enough to make my systems blow
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Whoa, whoa, I'm radioactive, radioactive
Whoa, whoa, I'm radioactive, radioactive

All systems go, the sun hasn't died
Deep in my bones, straight from inside

I'm waking up, I feel it in my bones
Enough to make my systems blow
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Whoa, whoa, I'm radioactive, radioactive
Whoa, whoa, I'm radioactive, radioactive



@poeme_lhhavret9993

Je me réveille en lambeaux
Je essuie mon front et je suce ma rouille
Je respire les produits chimiques

Je m'interromps, je suis en forme, puis je sors du bus de la prison
C'est l'apocalypse
Whoa

Je me réveille, je le sens dans mes os
Assez pour faire sauter mes systèmes
Bienvenue dans le nouvel âge, au nouvel âge
Bienvenue dans le nouvel âge, au nouvel âge
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, je suis radioactif, radioactif
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, je suis radioactif, radioactif

Lève mon drapeau, je mets mes vêtements
C'est une révolution, je suppose
Nous le peignons en rouge pour s'adapter
Whoa



Je m'interromps, je suis en forme, puis je sors du bus de la prison
C'est l'apocalypse
Whoa

Je me réveille, je le sens dans mes os
Assez pour faire sauter mes systèmes
Bienvenue dans le nouvel âge, au nouvel âge
Bienvenue dans le nouvel âge, au nouvel âge
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, je suis radioactif, radioactif
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, je suis radioactif, radioactif

Tous les systèmes vont, le soleil n'est pas mort
Au fond de mes os, directement de l'intérieur

Je me réveille, je le sens dans mes os
Assez pour faire sauter mes systèmes
Bienvenue dans le nouvel âge, au nouvel âge
Bienvenue dans le nouvel âge, au nouvel âge
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, je suis radioactif, radioactif
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, je suis radioactif, radioactif



All comments from YouTube:

@MadilynBailey

Over 100,000 likes??? Im radioactive, radioactive! Get my debut original album WISER here!! https://itunes.apple.com/album/wiser-ep/id1126688745?app=itunes Thank you for your love and support 🚀❤️

@johnbonita967

you are the best

@adelin9940

Thank you so much, you made my night this night well part of thanks for beeing here #Radioactive#Madilynbest#Summer.<3

@nightmaregold

Your voice is beautiful !! ❤

@anushreesolanki2682

ur amazing ❤

@erinbuskey6755

Madilyn Bailey I'm new and I LOVE this Chanel ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

2 More Replies...

@Naha10

Formidable

@Titouanctout

In France this cover hit the chart when it came out, it was always on the radio and this is why there is a lot of French people in the comments 📻❤️

@delegate_russia_soumili1392

Oo

@andromeda9818

Damn

More Comments

More Versions