MATT “BURNS” POULOS - Bass
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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.
I Won't Lie
Go Radio Lyrics
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It doesn't matter where I'm going everywhere's the same
Cold dark room
I've put myself into
You were a window to a world that I could never know
And asked for every piece of me and so I let you go
Way too soon
If I could take it all back
I could make it all right
You could be the best part of my life
I can tell you all night that I wanna be
The man that I'm supposed to be
That...
I won't lie
I've waited a million hours just to say that
I will die if you leave me
You are the way my heart beats
And you are the words my tongue speaks
And I will die if you leave me
I know you've heard a thousand words that took your breath away
A million melodies that never got the notes to say
What they mean
I promised you everything
If I could take it all back
I could make it all right
You could be the best part of my life
I can tell you all night that I wanna be
The man I'm supposed to be
That...
I won't lie
I've waited a million hours just to say that
I will die if you leave me
You are the way my heart beats
And you are the words my tongue speaks
And I will die if you leave me
This is me when my world stops turning
Heart stops while I notice everything is falling apart
This is me when my lungs start burning
To say what I mean when I know that I could but I won't
Tell me things that'll break the silence
I swear I can hear every heart beat in this place
I wanna see the hope, I wanna feel the love, I wanna hear what you say when I say
I won't lie
I've waited a million hours just to say that
I will die if you leave me
You are the way my heart beats
And you are the words my tongue speaks
And I will die if you leave me
(Well please don't ever leave)
The song I Won't Lie by Go Radio is a sentimental and emotive ballad that speaks about the loneliness and desperation the singer feels after a painful breakup. The first verse sets the scene by describing the physical environment - the early hour of the morning, the rain, and the sense of being lost and alone. The second verse speaks of the heartbreak itself, the pain of letting go of someone who was the light in the darkness, and now feeling trapped inside oneself once again.
Then, the chorus comes in strong with an admission of love and vulnerability. The lyrics express the fear of losing the loved one, the need to redeem their mistakes, and the desire to be the best version of oneself. Despite this fear of losing everything, the singer still chooses to be honest with their feelings, acknowledging the depth of love they have for the other person.
The bridge of the song brings the message home by speaking to the importance of communication in relationships. It emphasizes the desire to hear hope, love, and support from the other person while expressing the fear of being left alone in the silence. In the end, the singer pleads with the loved one not to leave them, confessing their love and their very real fear of being alone.
Overall, the song I Won't Lie by Go Radio is a poignant and honest portrayal of the fear and heartbreak that can come with a difficult breakup. It speaks to the universal experience of love and loss, and the fear of letting go of someone who means everything.
Line by Line Meaning
Four in the morning and I'm sober walking through the rain
It is 4 AM and I am walking in the rain while not under the influence of any substance
It doesn't matter where I'm going everywhere's the same
I feel lost and directionless in my life
Cold dark room
I am in a dark and cold room where I feel trapped
You were a window to a world that I could never know
You showed me a different perspective and a world I never thought existed
And asked for every piece of me and so I let you go
You took all of me, but now you're gone
Way too soon
Your departure was unexpected and painful.
Now I'm back to my cold dark room
I am alone again and back to feeling trapped in my dark room
If I could take it all back I could make it all right
If I could change the past, I could make everything better
You could be the best part of my life
You were a great part of my life that I miss
I can tell you all night that I wanna be the man that I'm supposed to be
I need to be the better version of myself that I promised you.
I won't lie, I've waited a million hours just to say that
I have been waiting a long time to tell you this truth
I will die if you leave me
I need you to stay with me or else I won't survive
You are the way my heart beats
You are my life-force and the reason for my existence
And you are the words my tongue speaks
I am who I am, because of everything you taught me
And I will die if you leave me (Well please don't ever leave)
Please promise me you will never leave me so that I can live
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Alexander Reed, Jason Alan Lancaster, Matthew Poulos, Steven Kopacz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@moyeahmoniva5221
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I Won't Lie- Go Radio
Four in the morning and I'm sober walking through the rain
It doesn't matter where I'm going everywhere's the same
Cold dark room
I've put myself into
You were a window to a world that I could never know
And asked for every piece of me and so I let you go
Way too soon
Now I'm back to my cold dark room
If I could take it all back
I could make it all right
You could be the best part of my life
I can tell you all night that I wanna be
The man that I'm supposed to be
That...
I won't lie
I've waited a million hours just to say that
I will die if you leave me
You are the way my heart beats
And you are the words my tongue speaks
And I will die if you leave me
I know you've heard a thousand words that took your breath away
A million melodies that never got the notes to say
What they mean
I promised you everything
If I could take it all back
I could make it all right
You could be the best part of my life
I can tell you all night that I wanna be
The man I'm supposed to be
That...
I won't lie
I've waited a million hours just to say that
I will die if you leave me
You are the way my heart beats
And you are the words my tongue speaks
And I will die if you leave me
This is me when my world stops turning
Heart stops while I notice everything is falling apart
This is me when my lungs start burning
To say what I mean when I know that I could but I won't
Tell me things that'll break the silence
I swear I can hear every heart beat in this place
I wanna see the hope, I wanna feel the love, I wanna hear what you say when I say
I won't lie
I've waited a million hours just to say that
I will die if you leave me
You are the way my heart beats
And you are the words my tongue speaks
And I will die if you leave me
(Well please don't ever leave)
@raech7665
Never thought I'd be revisiting this memory. Still has the same impact on me though, such a great song
@keiraxlicious4543
I feel this way... Revisited this because I'm in love with someone and she's trying to block herself out of my life...
@Nytheron
Is it just me or does this album feel like the first time we've heard Jason sing? Especially with Close the Distance. That song is fucking incredible, I've never heard the band put so much into a song before, and god damn I just wish I could turn the volume up louder.
@CropdustingMiller22
I’m still with you. They really hit a stride during this time.
@thapzkie20
I won't lie , the album is freaking amazing as always
@seiranayamihiko0014
Singing it to her endlessly. Along with "Goodnight Moon" and "The Truth Is".
P.S. Go Radio members if ever you read this. Thank you. Please get back together guys!
@jameskopacz326
Heard the opening of this song on Sunday NF last night, several minutes into the fourth quarter, sounded so great! Thank you NBC! Go Radio!
@xFireBird2205
The amount I have replayed this song is unbelievable! His voice is just amazing and this song is just so aww! <3
@willk4869
This song could honestly be backtracked to almost any video or advertisement and it would make it incredible. It just screams greatness.
@moyeahmoniva5221
Lyrics on😂
I Won't Lie- Go Radio
Four in the morning and I'm sober walking through the rain
It doesn't matter where I'm going everywhere's the same
Cold dark room
I've put myself into
You were a window to a world that I could never know
And asked for every piece of me and so I let you go
Way too soon
Now I'm back to my cold dark room
If I could take it all back
I could make it all right
You could be the best part of my life
I can tell you all night that I wanna be
The man that I'm supposed to be
That...
I won't lie
I've waited a million hours just to say that
I will die if you leave me
You are the way my heart beats
And you are the words my tongue speaks
And I will die if you leave me
I know you've heard a thousand words that took your breath away
A million melodies that never got the notes to say
What they mean
I promised you everything
If I could take it all back
I could make it all right
You could be the best part of my life
I can tell you all night that I wanna be
The man I'm supposed to be
That...
I won't lie
I've waited a million hours just to say that
I will die if you leave me
You are the way my heart beats
And you are the words my tongue speaks
And I will die if you leave me
This is me when my world stops turning
Heart stops while I notice everything is falling apart
This is me when my lungs start burning
To say what I mean when I know that I could but I won't
Tell me things that'll break the silence
I swear I can hear every heart beat in this place
I wanna see the hope, I wanna feel the love, I wanna hear what you say when I say
I won't lie
I've waited a million hours just to say that
I will die if you leave me
You are the way my heart beats
And you are the words my tongue speaks
And I will die if you leave me
(Well please don't ever leave)