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.
Hold On
Go Radio Lyrics
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And not show off our scars not leave here with doubts that
Things in life well they could've been easier
And let's make sure we fought for all that we leave with
And lessons we're taught make sure we believe them
And promises kept all turn into secrets we'll keep to our graves
Get down on your knees when
You feel sure the path ahead is about to end
If you've walked your shoes away
Then just stop here awhile and just sit here with me and just
Hold on
Tell me we'll hold on
To today
To tonight
To the morning
And just hold on
Tell me we'll hold on
'Cause you feel
'Cause you breathe
'Cause when hurting
We are worth it
We can hold on
And we've all seen the road
That we all walked to get here
It's lined with the stones that we cast in our youth
May they glow like a coal
And keep passion inside us
Reminding though young and in love we're all fools
But the time that we spent
In arms and in longing
Can rewrite the pages our fathers left here
From a passage of hope and an act of conviction
To letters unsigned and unsent out of fear
You're so sure the path ahead is about to end
Will we throw this all away
Or keep pace with a stride that stays even with mine
And we'll
And just hold on
Tell me we'll hold on
'Cause you feel
'Cause you breathe
'Cause when hurting
We are worth it
We can hold on
The Go Radio's song Hold On is a motivational and impactful song that speaks to the concept of holding on and persevering through difficult times. The opening lines of the song, "Let's get to the point and all take our tongues out / And not show off our scars not leave here with doubts," encourages listeners to be honest and raw with their emotions and experiences without fear of judgement. The second verse reflects on the challenges of growing up and gaining wisdom through difficult experiences, while the chorus urges listeners to have hope and strength in the face of adversity. The bridge suggests that despite the fear of failure and the uncertainty of the future, perseverance and determination are key to success and survival.
The lyrics of Hold On are a testament to the difficulties of growing up and navigating the complexities of life. The song encourages listeners to confront their fears, embrace their struggles, and hold on to hope and strength even in the darkest of times. Ultimately, the message of the song is one of resilience in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's get to the point and all take our tongues out
Let's stop beating around the bush and speak our minds honestly
And not show off our scars not leave here with doubts that
Let's not hide our vulnerabilities and insecurities, and instead face them head-on
Things in life well they could've been easier
Life could have been easier, but we have to deal with the cards we're dealt with
And let's make sure we fought for all that we leave with
Let's make sure we've put in effort and fought for everything we have and will leave behind
And lessons we're taught make sure we believe them
We should believe the lessons we've learned in life and not forget them
And promises kept all turn into secrets we'll keep to our graves
The promises we've kept become sacred secrets we'll take to our graves
Get down on your knees when
Humble yourself when
You feel sure the path ahead is about to end
When you're certain that the road ahead leads to a dead end
You can never stop or you don't exist
If you stop moving forward, you're not living, merely existing
If you've walked your shoes away
If you've walked a long and difficult path
Then just stop here awhile and just sit here with me and just
Take a break and rest with me for a while
Hold on
Hold on to what you have and don't give up
Tell me we'll hold on
Assure me that we'll persevere and stay strong
To today
Hold on to the present
To tonight
Hold on to the night, as it signifies a new beginning
To the morning
Hold on to the hope of a new day
And we've all seen the road
We've all experienced the journey that led us to where we are now
That we all walked to get here
The road we took to reach this point in our lives
It's lined with the stones that we cast in our youth
The memories and mistakes we made in our younger years line the road
May they glow like a coal
May those memories and experiences still hold significance and meaning
And keep passion inside us
May they keep the passion and drive within us alive
Reminding though young and in love we're all fools
Reminding us that when we were young and in love, we were naive and foolish
But the time that we spent in arms and in longing
The time we spent with loved ones, both in good and bad times
Can rewrite the pages our fathers left here
Those experiences can change the trajectory of our lives and the legacy we leave behind
From a passage of hope and an act of conviction
From a hopeful and determined period in our personal history
To letters unsigned and unsent out of fear
To fearful moments where we didn't act and missed out on potential opportunities
Will we throw this all away
Will we give up on everything and let it slip away?
Or keep pace with a stride that stays even with mine
Or will we continue to move forward together at the same pace?
And just hold on
Keep holding on
Cause you feel
Because you feel the love and passion within yourself
Cause you breathe
Breathe and continue to live
Cause when hurting
Because even when we're in pain
We are worth it
We are still valuable and deserving of happiness and love
We can hold on
We can continue to persevere and hold on to hope
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MATTHEW POULOS, ALEXANDER REED, JASON ALAN LANCASTER, STEVEN KOPACZ
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