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.
Fight Fight
Go Radio Lyrics
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That brush your fingertips
As you think about the way you hope she thinks about your days
That you don't find the words to say
And just why you'd rather close your eyes
Then feel her as her sighs take you way to far away and bring you closer to the break
And then you lay there wide awake
'Cause if you could you'd start it over it's a game it's one you can't refuse to play
So you pray and pray and pray
So fight, fight 'cause you're fighting for your life
Somebody call a medic she just went automatic
Hands up like you're reaching for the sky praying for a heartbeat
You try to find another sound
That takes you to the ground
To pull your head out of the clouds
A breath to bring you down
And let the court become the clown
'Cause if you could you'd start it over it's a game it's one you can't refuse to play
She's like a drug you can't get over never conscious never sober
So you pray and you pray and you pray
So fight, fight 'cause you're fighting for your life
Somebody call a medic she just went automatic
Hands up like you're reaching for the sky praying for a heartbeat
So fight, fight 'cause you're fighting for your life
Somebody call a medic she just went automatic
Hands up like you're reaching for the sky praying for a heartbeat
There's a dream with a girl
And she catches my eye as she dances and swirls
I wake up in a sweat and I try to remember her face but forget
The feel of her skin the weight off my chest
The taste of her lips I've been thinking of since, don't wake up
So fight, fight 'cause you're fighting for your life
Somebody call a medic she just went automatic
Hands up like you're reaching for the sky
Somebody call a medic she just went automatic
The song "Fight Fight" by Go Radio delves into the turmoil of being helplessly addicted to a person, whom the singer refers to as a drug. The lyrics describe the intense longing one feels towards their lover, and how it can push them to the brink of insanity. The verse "And lips that bring the softest kiss, that brush your fingertips, as you think about the way you hope she thinks about your days" creates a vivid picture of a person lost in their thoughts, constantly daydreaming about their significant other. However, the following lines "And just why you'd rather close your eyes, then feel her as her sighs take you way too far away and bring you closer to the break, and then you lay there wide awake" shows that this addiction comes with the price of emotional pain and distress.
The chorus of the song, where the singer pleads to fight for their life, adds the element of losing oneself in their obsession. The line "She's like a drug you can't get over, never conscious, never sober" highlights the idea of the singer being under the influence of their love to the point where they no longer have a clear head or conscious thought process. The second verse continues with the same theme of addiction and describes a struggle to detach oneself from this vicious cycle of falling in love and getting hurt. The line "let the court become the clown" shows the desperation of the singer, willing to do anything to move on from their obsession.
Overall, "Fight Fight" is a powerful and deeply emotional song about the struggle of being addicted to love, and how it can take a toll on one's mental and emotional well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
And lips that bring the softest kiss
Describing the feeling of being with someone who brings calmness through their touch
That brush your fingertips
The little things that bring joy and satisfaction in a relationship
As you think about the way you hope she thinks about your days
Worrying over how someone perceives and views you in their life
That you don't find the words to say
Being unable to express your feelings and thoughts accurately
And just why you'd rather close your eyes
Wanting to avoid reality and the hardships it brings
Then feel her as her sighs take you way to far away and bring you closer to the break
Giving in to the temptation and being led astray causing distress and pain in the process
And then you lay there wide awake
Unable to escape the effects of the situation, leading to anxiety and restlessness
'Cause if you could you'd start it over it's a game it's one you can't refuse to play
Even though you know the consequences, you cannot resist the allure of the temptation
She's like a drug you can't get over never conscious never sober
Describing the addiction and inability to let go of the person and their influence
So you pray and pray and pray
Turning to a higher power for guidance and help in resolving the situation
So fight, fight 'cause you're fighting for your life
Emphasizing the gravity and importance of the situation
Somebody call a medic she just went automatic
Reinforcing the idea that the situation is critical and needs immediate attention
Hands up like you're reaching for the sky praying for a heartbeat
Symbolically expressing the desperation and the need for intervention
You try to find another sound
Searching for a different approach or method to solve the problem
That takes you to the ground
Something that brings you back to reality and helps you focus
To pull your head out of the clouds
To disconnect from the dream-like state and face the situation at hand
A breath to bring you down
Taking a moment to calm down and get a hold of yourself
And let the court become the clown
Not taking things too seriously and trying to find humor in the situation
There's a dream with a girl
A vivid dream that represents the idealized version of someone
And she catches my eye as she dances and swirls
The dream girl that seems perfect and unattainable
I wake up in a sweat and I try to remember her face but forget
The feeling of disappointment when reality sets in and the dream girl is nowhere to be found
The feel of her skin the weight off my chest
The memory of an imagined physical experience that causes a longing for something that never was
The taste of her lips I've been thinking of since, don't wake up
The desire to hold onto the illusion and never face reality
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MATTHEW POULOS, ALEXANDER REED, JASON ALAN LANCASTER, STEVEN KOPACZ
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