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.
Redemption In The Verse
Go Radio Lyrics
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He wonders should he even bother with the words
'Cause all he got her in the world was just a box filled with regret
It played a song that sang redemption in the verse
See since the day the sunshine left it left its marks on both his wrists
And pulled the center of his heart out by a noose
See without the sun you just can't grow into the height that you belong
And so let's all keep singing the same song
Keep singing it if your wrong
Oh and chins up its all gonna clear up
There's a place where we belong
I see a couple at a diner just there for coffee and a talk
Seems like they've been there for forever when the talk began to stop
And I watched for hours from the corner and they continued down the block
To try to pinpoint every second when my heart began to stop
And so let's all keep singing the same song
Keep singing it if you're wrong
Oh God and chins up it's all gonna clear up
There's a place where we belong
You see the sky can't be this gray forever
Just fill your head with something clever
And clear your throat and scream into the fog
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And so let's all keep singing the same song
Keep singing it if you're wrong
Oh and chins up it's all gonna clear up
There's a place where we belong
You see the sky can't be this gray forever
Just fill your head with something clever
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The lyrics of "Redemption In The Verse" by Go Radio explore the theme of hope and belonging. The song starts with a scene of a father and his daughter, where the daughter asks when Jesus is coming back, and the father feels helpless to answer her because he has nothing to offer her in life except regret. All he has is a box that plays a song about redemption. The lyrics convey a sense of despair and longing, reflecting the human condition of wanting something more, yet feeling stuck in life.
The next verses present another couple, sitting in a diner, engaged in conversation, but the talk slowly fades away. The singer watches them, trying to pinpoint the exact moment when his heart stopped beating. The chorus assures listeners that things will get better and there's a place where they all belong. They just need to keep singing the same song, even if they are wrong, and hold their chins up high. The song reminds us that life is an ongoing journey, and even if it seems dark and gloomy, we should keep singing and hoping for a better tomorrow.
Overall, the lyrics of "Redemption In The Verse" are open to interpretation, but they encourage listeners to find meaning in their lives and never give up hope. The song's message is that we all belong somewhere, and we need to keep searching for that place where our souls can finally find peace and contentment.
Line by Line Meaning
Today a daughter will hug her father and ask when's Jesus coming back
A daughter will hug her father today and ask when Jesus is returning
He wonders should he even bother with the words
He questions whether he should bother answering her
'Cause all he got her in the world was just a box filled with regret
Because all he has to offer her is a box of regrets
It played a song that sang redemption in the verse
The music in the box spoke of redemption in the lyrics
See since the day the sunshine left it left its marks on both his wrists
Since the day the sun disappeared, it caused harm to him
And pulled the center of his heart out by a noose
It felt like a noose wrapped around him and took his heart out
See without the sun you just can't grow into the height that you belong
Without the sun, growth to potential is impossible
You stay on the ground to die with way too much to prove
You remain on the ground with too much to prove and end up dying
I see a couple at a diner just there for coffee and a talk
I observe a couple at a diner sipping coffee and chatting
Seems like they've been there for forever when the talk began to stop
It seems they spent an eternity there until the conversation faded
And I watched for hours from the corner and they continued down the block
I gazed for hours from a distance as they strolled down the street
To try to pinpoint every second when my heart began to stop
Attempting to identify when my heart skipped a beat
And so let's all keep singing the same song
Let us all sing the same song
Keep singing it if your wrong
Continue to sing it, even if it feels wrong
Oh and chins up its all gonna clear up
Stay positive as things will get better
There's a place where we belong
There is a place where we fit in
You see the sky can't be this gray forever
The sky won't remain gloomy forever
Just fill your head with something clever
Think positively and keep your mind occupied
And clear your throat and scream into the fog
Let out your frustration by screaming into the fog
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Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MATTHEW POULOS, ALEXANDER REED, JASON ALAN LANCASTER, STEVEN KOPACZ
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