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.
Swear It Like You Mean It
Go Radio Lyrics
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And I'd be just fine but most of the all the time you're with me on my mind
It's why I stay so cold and ask you please don't go
And you were turning out the lights so he could sing to you
Because you want him to, I think he wants you too
And as for me I'll spend the night a darker shade of blue
And dance with the thought of you
And heads stay, tales drown alone but in this town
Oh my God how I'd love to tear it down
Cause I've been thinking about tragedy and how it's been my company
I've kept to keep me seamlessly intact in spite of everything
You came with lipstick and some bruises and another's arms
And left my world a littler darker, and left my heart a little harder
Well you keep the ring, turns out it never made your fingers warm
And at the hour of my falling were you there and did you fall as well I'm sure
And you were turning out the lights so he could sing to you
Because you want him to, I think he wants you too
And as for me I'll spend the night a darker shade of blue
And dance with the thought of you
At least until we find
a song that we can sing too
The lyrics of Go Radio's song Swear Like You Mean It depict a person who is trying to cope with their emotions after a failed relationship. The first verse suggests that the singer is trying to move on, but they keep thinking about their ex-partner. The second verse seems to depict a scene where the singer's ex-partner is with someone else and the singer is left feeling blue. However, the lyrics suggest that the singer is still holding on to hope that they can find a song to sing together.
The chorus of "Swear Like You Mean It" captures the theme of the song. The phrase "swear like you mean it" suggests that the singer wants their ex-partner to be honest with them about their feelings. The song's verses and chorus portray the pain and longing for a failed relationship. The bridge of the song, with its reference to the singer's "company" of tragedy, suggest that the singer has experienced a lot of heartache and that it has changed them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Swear Like You Mean It" express the emotional depth that comes with a failed relationship. It captures the pain, longing, and hope that we experience when trying to navigate the complexities of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Hands down I swear that I came so prepared to be here by myself
I thought I was ready to be alone but I was wrong and now I feel lost.
And I'd be just fine but most of the all the time you're with me on my mind
I could cope with being alone if I didn't keep thinking about you all the time.
It's why I stay so cold and ask you please don't go
I try to push people away so I won't get hurt again, but I don't want you to leave.
And you were turning out the lights so he could sing to you
I saw you with someone else, and it hurt to see you so happy without me.
Because you want him to, I think he wants you too
I think you're settling for someone who doesn't really love you, and it makes me sad.
And as for me I'll spend the night a darker shade of blue
I'll be alone and miserable, thinking about you all night.
And dance with the thought of you
I'll imagine dancing with you and pretend like you're here with me.
At least until we find a song that we can sing too
Maybe we can find some common ground and something to share, even if it's just a song.
And heads stay, tales drown alone but in this town
Sometimes it feels like everyone is happy and in love except for me, and it's isolating.
Oh my God how I'd love to tear it down
I wish I could destroy the facade and show everyone the pain that I'm feeling inside.
Cause I've been thinking about tragedy and how it's been my company
I've experienced so much pain and heartache that it feels like my constant companion.
I've kept to keep me seamlessly intact in spite of everything
But I've tried to stay strong and keep pushing forward, despite everything that's happened.
You came with lipstick and some bruises and another's arms
I saw you with someone else, and it was clear that you had been hurt recently.
And left my world a littler darker, and left my heart a little harder
After you left, everything felt a little bit worse and I found it even harder to trust people.
Well you keep the ring, turns out it never made your fingers warm
I bought you a ring, but it turns out it didn't make you happy or solve any of our problems.
And at the hour of my falling were you there and did you fall as well I'm sure
When I hit rock bottom, I wondered if you were experiencing the same pain and suffering.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATTHEW POULOS, ALEXANDER REED, JASON ALAN LANCASTER, STEVEN KOPACZ
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