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.
Thanks for Nothing
Go Radio Lyrics
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To be the name that's on the page
To know that you've joined the rank
Of all of the people I hate
And how does it feel
To be the one that's center stage
To know that your just a face
I hear you saying that it hurts so much
You never really thought it through
I'm tying nooses and you know this ones for you
Well this is my song
Saying thanks for nothing
And these are my hopes
Hope they gave you something
And that was my world
Being gone and forgotten
And that was my girl
And she was the best one
You were a friend
To the point of a brother
And we had a dream
That we had built on each other
The moment was scarred
By this flame is forgotten
That was my girl
And she was the best one in the world
And how does it feel
To know you live your life afraid
To know that you choke on shame
For all of the lies that you'll say
How it stopped at a kiss
let's all hit rewind and repeat
let's go back to the start and see
Just how many drinks that it took
For you to forget me and
I hear you saying that it hurts so much
You never really thought it through
I'm tying nooses and you know this ones for you
Well this is my song
Saying thanks for nothing
And these are my hopes
Hope they gave you something
And that was my world
Being gone and forgotten
And that was my girl
And she was the best one
You were a friend
To the point of a brother
And we had a dream
That we had built on each other
The moment was scarred
By this flame is forgotten
That was my girl
And she was the best one in the world
Hh my god, in the world (Woah ah oh)
I hear you saying that it hurts so much
You never really thought it through
I'm tying nooses and you know this ones for you.
And this is my song
Saying thanks for nothing
And these are my hopes
Hope they gave you something
And that was my world
Being gone and forgotten
And that was my girl
And she was the best one
You were a friend
To the point of a brother
And we had a dream
That we had built on each other
The moment was scarred
By this flame is forgotten
That was my girl
And she was the best one in the world
The lyrics of Go Radio's song "Thanks for Nothing" describe feelings of betrayal and disappointment towards someone who was once a close friend. The singer in the song questions how it feels for this person to have become the object of their hatred and to have caused so much pain. The song describes a life that has been shattered by this relationship and how the singer has lost everything they held dear, including their girl who was the best. The lyrics hold a significant amount of pain and blame towards this person who has changed their life.
It appears that the person being addressed in the lyrics may have misled or betrayed the singer in some way. The singer seems to have made a deep emotional investment in this person and had hoped to achieve something special together, yet this person betrayed their trust. While the song is full of hurt and betrayal, there is a hint of sadness that comes through in the lyrics. The singer reminisces over the friendship that was once a significant part of their life, but ultimately, feels that this person has caused too much damage, and there is no going back.
Overall, the lyrics of "Thanks for Nothing" are emotional and express pain, resentment, and disappointment. The words illustrate the sadness and anger the singer feels at being betrayed and how they want to get revenge.
Line by Line Meaning
And how does it feel
To be the name that's on the page
To know that you've joined the rank
Of all of the people I hate
How does it feel to be singled out as someone I despise, joining a group of people I hold in contempt?
And how does it feel
To be the one that's center stage
To know that your just a face
That started this horrible game
What's it like to have started something so terrible, to be the centerpiece of this situation, and to know that you're just a face?
I hear you saying that it hurts so much
You never really thought it through
I'm tying nooses and you know this ones for you
You're claiming that you're hurting, but it's clear you never really considered the consequences of your actions - and now I'm ready to take drastic steps, making it clear that this is aimed at you.
Well this is my song
Saying thanks for nothing
And these are my hopes
Hope they gave you something
And that was my world
Being gone and forgotten
And that was my girl
And she was the best one
This song's my way of saying that I got nothing from our relationship, but I hope at least you gained something from it. My whole world has crumbled around me, including the girl who meant everything to me.
You were a friend
To the point of a brother
And we had a dream
That we had built on each other
The moment was scarred
By this flame is forgotten
That was my girl
And she was the best one in the world
You were more than a friend, someone who felt like family, and we had a shared dream that burned out due to this situation. But amidst it all, I can't forget the girl who was truly the best.
And how does it feel
To know you live your life afraid
To know that you choke on shame
For all of the lies that you'll say
How it stopped at a kiss
let's all hit rewind and repeat
let's go back to the start and see
Just how many drinks that it took
For you to forget me and
How does it feel to be living in fear, constantly dealing with the shame of all your lies? If we could go back in time, how many drinks would it take for you to forget about me and what we had?
And this is my song
Saying thanks for nothing
And these are my hopes
Hope they gave you something
And that was my world
Being gone and forgotten
And that was my girl
And she was the best one
Once again, this is me expressing that I didn't get anything from our relationship - but perhaps you did. Meanwhile, my world has crumbled around me and my girl, who was the absolute best, is gone and forgotten.
Contributed by Lauren D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.