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.
Singing With The King
Go Radio Lyrics
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'Cause I don't got many as it stands
Here on the rooftop screaming like the world stopped
Another cigarette for both of us, hold my hand
I'll take us both to the top of the world if I can
Cause mama it's okay, tonight I'm going to sing with Elvis
And we will sing a couple songs just for your ears so sing along and hey
Just play me as loud as you can
'Cause tonight I'm singing with
And daddy's sitting in the corner with Cash when Mr. Moon picks up the beat
I hear the sound of someone warming the truck while they wait for me
And Freddie says that I can stay, that I don't have to be afraid this time
The angels filling up the place and Carly's walking she's the first in line
It's okay, tonight I'm going to sing with Elvis
And we will sing a couple songs just for your ears so sing along and hey
If I go down in the quicksand don't grab my hand
Just play me as loud as you can
'Cause tonight I'm singing with
Remember the days we thought we were golden and that all these nights were ours
Remember my face, remember the rooftops
Do you remember the stage, when all of it's broken not to show your favorite scars
A smile on your face, we'll count only our stars
It's okay, tonight I'm going to sing with Elvis
And we will sing a couple songs just for your ears so sing along and hey
If I go down in the quicksand don't grab my hand
Just play me as loud as you can
'Cause tonight I'm singing with
The lyrics to Go Radio's "Singing With The King" tell a story of a person who is feeling the weight of time and the fleeting nature of life. They implore the listener not to take another day away from them because they do not have many left. The singer is on a rooftop, screaming and smoking a cigarette. They have someone with them, holding their hand. They want to take both of them to the top of the world, if they can. They comfort their mother, saying that it's okay because tonight they will be singing with Elvis. They invite her to sing along because if they go down in quicksand, she should not grab their hand but rather should play their music as loud as possible. The singer then sees their father sitting with Johnny Cash, listening to music. They hear someone getting a truck ready for them. Freddie says they can stay, and they don't need to be afraid. Angels fill up the room, and Carly is the first in line.
The chorus repeats, reminding everyone that it's okay because tonight they will be singing with Elvis. The singer asks the listener to remember the days when they thought they were golden, and all the nights were theirs. They say to remember their face, the rooftops, and the stage where they gave it their all, even showing their favorite scars. They want to share this moment with their family and listeners because tonight they are singing with Elvis.
The song conveys the idea of enjoying the present moment to overcome fear and anxiety about the future. The lyrics inspire the listener to remember the people they care about, to not let time and worry steal away precious moments. They encourage one to embrace the joy and passion within them and to share it with others. As long as there is music and a passion for it, one can always sing with the king, no matter how dire the situation may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't take another day away from me
I am pleading with you to not waste any more of my limited time.
'Cause I don't got many as it stands
I am already short on time and cannot afford to lose any more.
Here on the rooftop screaming like the world stopped
I am living in the moment and not worrying about anything else.
Another cigarette for both of us, hold my hand
Let's enjoy this moment together and savor the little things in life.
I'll take us both to the top of the world if I can
If I could, I would take us to the highest point to enjoy this moment to the fullest.
Cause mama it's okay, tonight I'm going to sing with Elvis
I want to reassure my loved ones that everything is alright and I will be singing with Elvis tonight.
And we will sing a couple songs just for your ears so sing along and hey
We will sing songs that we all love and relate to, so sing along with us.
If I go down in the quicksand don't grab my hand
If things don't go as planned, don't try to save me as I want to go down singing.
Just play me as loud as you can
Instead, celebrate my life by playing my music as loud as possible.
And daddy's sitting in the corner with Cash when Mr. Moon picks up the beat
My father is reminiscing about good times with Johnny Cash while we listen to music.
I hear the sound of someone warming the truck while they wait for me
Someone is getting ready to take me to the next place where I will continue to sing.
And Freddie says that I can stay, that I don't have to be afraid this time
A reassuring voice tells me that I can stay and not be afraid.
The angels filling up the place and Carly's walking she's the first in line
There is an atmosphere of love and positivity and Carly is leading the way.
Remember the days we thought we were golden and that all these nights were ours
Let's remember the good times when we thought we were invincible and each night was ours to conquer.
Remember my face, remember the rooftops
Remember the way I looked and the places we shared together.
Do you remember the stage, when all of it's broken not to show your favorite scars
Do you remember the times when the stage was broken but we kept going and showed our true selves?
A smile on your face, we'll count only our stars
We will smile through the tough times and cherish the moments we have together.
It's okay, tonight I'm going to sing with Elvis
Once again, I reassure my loved ones that everything is okay and I will be singing with Elvis tonight.
And we will sing a couple songs just for your ears so sing along and hey
Let's enjoy some more music together and sing along to our favorite songs.
If I go down in the quicksand don't grab my hand
Once again, I remind my loved ones not to try to save me and let me go down singing.
Just play me as loud as you can
Instead, celebrate my life by playing my music loudly and enjoying the memories we shared together.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MATTHEW POULOS, ALEXANDER REED, JASON ALAN LANCASTER, STEVEN KOPACZ
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