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.
The Ending
Go Radio Lyrics
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That you can't wake up
That today's a dream
And you've just been stuck
That nothing in this house breathes the same
If everybody in the room maybe stepped out
You'd never have to see the past where you hit the ground
So if you find that you're stuck in the moment
Just let your eyes cut away from the broken
And try to sleep like the broken's forgotten
If the path I take is the right one
Then what's to do with all that's left
'Cause my pride is built like a champion
But my heart's filled with regret
And how can I deal with moving over
When all I feel is so offset
'Cause my mind is torn like the pages
Of a story yet unsaid
This can't be the ending
And did you ever dream
You were something great
That you changed a life
Weren't so afraid
That none of the colors we know fade
Oh, you can find a spark
In your yesterday
Be your something more
Be your saving grace
Be the change that you need for the years you will face
'Cause when you tell every soul that you meet you
Have a hope that you have to hold on to
You show the world you're enough
We are who we are but we're still scared because
If the path I take is the right one
Then what's to do with all that's left
'Cause my pride is built like a champion
But my heart's filled with regret
How can I deal with moving over
When all I feel is so offset
'Cause my mind is torn like the pages
Of a story yet unsaid
This can't be the ending
This can't be, no this can't be, this can't be the ending
'Cause this can't be the ending
And do you ever feel that you can't wake up
The lyrics to Go Radio's song The Ending explores the feeling of being stuck, lost and afraid of moving forward. The lyrics capture the sense of being trapped in a moment, whether that moment is a feeling of regret, a desire to escape the past or anxiety about the future. The opening lines "Do you ever feel that you can't wake up, that today's a dream and you've just been stuck?" sets the tone for the entire song. The singer acknowledges the feeling of being stuck in a loop, in a place that is no longer familiar or comforting. The lyrics go on to state that if only everyone in the room would step out, the past would no longer be visible, and there would be no need to miss the old house. The song speaks to anyone who has ever felt lost or trapped in a difficult moment in life.
The chorus begins by asking what to do with all the things one has left behind after taking the right path. The singer's pride is built like a champion, but their heart is filled with regret. The lyrics suggest a deep-seated conflict between the paths the singer has taken and the consequences of those actions in their lives. They want to move forward, but they are stuck in a state of limbo, struggling with feelings of regret and confusion.
However, the song suggests that there is a way out. By finding a spark in one's yesterday, one can be something more and be their own saving grace. This is a message of hope and encouragement for anyone struggling with a difficult moment in their life. The song suggests that there is a way out of the darkness, and it is possible to move forward.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the struggle of moving on from difficult moments, and the courage that it takes to do so. It acknowledges the fear and uncertainty that come with change while encouraging the listener to find hope and strength in themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you ever feel
Have you ever experienced
That you can't wake up
That you are stuck in a state of unconsciousness
That today's a dream
That the reality of today seems unreal
And you've just been stuck
And you are unable to move forward
That nothing in this house breathes the same
That the environment around you feels unfamiliar and lifeless
If everybody in the room maybe stepped out
If everyone around you were gone
You'd never have to see the past where you hit the ground
You would not have to confront your past failures
And never have to miss the walls of the old house
You could avoid yearning for a past home or situation
So if you find that you're stuck in the moment
If you find yourself unable to move forward in time
Just let your eyes cut away from the broken
Let go of what is causing you pain and look for something positive
And try to sleep like the broken's forgotten
Try to let go of the pain from the past and sleep peacefully
If the path I take is the right one
If the decision I make is correct
Then what's to do with all that's left
Then what should I do with the consequences of my decision
'Cause my pride is built like a champion
Because I am proud and confident
But my heart's filled with regret
But I feel remorse for my past actions
And how can I deal with moving over
How can I cope with moving on from the past
When all I feel is so offset
When I feel so out of place and uneasy
'Cause my mind is torn like the pages
Because my thoughts and emotions are jumbled and chaotic
Of a story yet unsaid
Of an untold story or future
This can't be the ending
This cannot be the end of my story
And did you ever dream
Have you ever imagined
You were something great
That you had the potential to be extraordinary
That you changed a life
That you made a positive impact on someone's life
Weren't so afraid
Were not so hesitant or fearful
That none of the colors we know fade
That none of the familiar, comfortable aspects of life disappear
Oh, you can find a spark
You can find a glimmer of hope
In your yesterday
In your past experiences or memories
Be your something more
Become something greater than you currently are
Be your saving grace
Be the solution to your own problems
Be the change that you need for the years you will face
Make the necessary changes in your life to prepare for the future
'Cause when you tell every soul that you meet you
Because when you share your message with anyone you encounter
Have a hope that you have to hold on to
That you have a vision for the future to keep you motivated
You show the world you're enough
You prove to the world that you are capable and worthy
We are who we are but we're still scared because
We are ourselves, but we are still fearful of the unknown
This can't be, no this can't be, this can't be the ending
This cannot be the conclusion of our story
'Cause this can't be the ending
Because this cannot be the end
And do you ever feel that you can't wake up
And do you ever feel stuck in a state of unconsciousness
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Alexander Reed, Jason Alan Lancaster, Matthew Poulos, Steven Kopacz
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Kenao Konthoujam
Do you ever feel
That you can't wake up
That today's a dream
And you've just been stuck
That nothing in this house breathes the same
If everybody in the room maybe stepped out
You'd never have to see the past where you hit the ground
And never have to miss the walls of the old house
So if you find that you're stuck in the moment
Just let your eyes cut away from the broken
And try to sleep like the broken's forgotten
If the path I take is the right one
Then what's to do with all that's left
'Cause my pride is built like a champion
But my heart's filled with regret
And how can I deal with moving over
When all I feel is so offset
'Cause my mind is torn like the pages
Of a story yet unsaid
This can't be the ending
And did you ever dream
You were something great
That you changed a life
Weren't so afraid
That none of the colors we know fade
Oh, you can find a spark
In your yesterday
Be your something more
Be your saving grace
Be the change that you need for the years you will face
'Cause when you tell every soul that you meet you
Have a hope that you have to hold on to
You show the world you're enough
We are who we are but we're still scared because
If the path I take is the right one
Then what's to do with all that's left
'Cause my pride is built like a champion
But my heart's filled with regret
How can I deal with moving over
When all I feel is so offset
'Cause my mind is torn like the pages
Of a story yet unsaid
This can't be the ending
This can't be, no this can't be, this can't be the ending
'Cause this can't be the ending
And do you ever feel that you can't wake up
YourBiggestFan Lemon
This is one of my favorite on the album , but i love them all . This always give me chills and bring tear to my eye
NeinRegrets
This album is a masterpiece. They just keep getting better and better.
Zachravel
I can't believe how few fans they have. They deserve more. Much more.
theswimlax
This song got stuck in my head the other day, but I swear I'd never heard it before. I went frantic searching for it, and I found it. This song is amazing.
Owen
One of the most unique Go Radio songs ever, and it's amazing!
killertagteam
This album is so hypnotizing. This song is so... Amazing<3
Parker Mandujano
This album makes me literally feel so emotional. It's so amazing. The lyrics are terrific!!!
JLoganLegacy
This song is amazing. Love it.
Kenao Konthoujam
Do you ever feel
That you can't wake up
That today's a dream
And you've just been stuck
That nothing in this house breathes the same
If everybody in the room maybe stepped out
You'd never have to see the past where you hit the ground
And never have to miss the walls of the old house
So if you find that you're stuck in the moment
Just let your eyes cut away from the broken
And try to sleep like the broken's forgotten
If the path I take is the right one
Then what's to do with all that's left
'Cause my pride is built like a champion
But my heart's filled with regret
And how can I deal with moving over
When all I feel is so offset
'Cause my mind is torn like the pages
Of a story yet unsaid
This can't be the ending
And did you ever dream
You were something great
That you changed a life
Weren't so afraid
That none of the colors we know fade
Oh, you can find a spark
In your yesterday
Be your something more
Be your saving grace
Be the change that you need for the years you will face
'Cause when you tell every soul that you meet you
Have a hope that you have to hold on to
You show the world you're enough
We are who we are but we're still scared because
If the path I take is the right one
Then what's to do with all that's left
'Cause my pride is built like a champion
But my heart's filled with regret
How can I deal with moving over
When all I feel is so offset
'Cause my mind is torn like the pages
Of a story yet unsaid
This can't be the ending
This can't be, no this can't be, this can't be the ending
'Cause this can't be the ending
And do you ever feel that you can't wake up
Klemen
1 of the best albums i've ever listened to