Radioactive
Imagine Dragons Lindsey Stirling and Pentatonix Lyrics
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Mm-mm-mm-mm
Mm-mm-ah-mm
Mm-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
I'm waking up to ash and dust
I wipe my brow and I sweat my rust
I'm breathing in, the chemicals
Then checking out on the prison bus
This is it, the apocalypse, whoa
I'm waking up, I feel it in my bones
(Enough) to make my systems blow
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, I'm radioactive, radioactive
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, I'm radioactive, radioactive
La-da, la-da, la-da, la-da, la-da, whoa
La-da, la-da, la-da, la-da, la-da, whoa
I'm breaking in (breaking in), shaping up (shaping up)
Then checking out on the prison bus
This is it (this is it, oh), the apocalypse, whoa
I'm waking up, I feel it in my bones
(Enough) to make my systems blow
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, I'm radioactive, radioactive
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, I'm radioactive, radioactive
All systems go, sun hasn't died
Deep in my bones, straight from inside
I'm waking up
Welcome to the new age, to the new age (all systems go)
Welcome to the new age (sun hasn't died)
I'm waking up
I feel it in my bones
(Enough) to make my systems blow
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, I'm radioactive, radioactive
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, I'm radioactive, radioactive
The lyrics of "Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons, Lindsey Stirling and Pentatonix describe the journey of the singer in the post-apocalyptic world. The opening lines refer to waking up to a world full of ash and dust, which implies that the world as we know it has come to an end, and the singer has survived the apocalypse. The lyrics go on to talk about the singer's experience of breathing in chemicals and breaking into the new world. They are checking out on the prison bus, indicating that the character is no longer a prisoner of the old world.
The chorus is quite catchy, and it welcomes the listener to the new age, setting up the theme of the song. The use of the phrase "I'm radioactive" is symbolic; it signifies the transformation of the singer into a new being, someone who is immune to the apocalypse and other challenges that come with the new world. The chorus reinforces that the singer has undergone significant changes, and their cells are now brimming with energy, so much so that it's causing their systems to blow. The final verse further reiterates the singer's newfound strength, saying that their bones and cells are deep in energy and are waking up to usher in a new age.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm waking up to ash and dust
I'm becoming aware of the aftermath of something that has caused destruction and chaos
I wipe my brow and I sweat my rust
I'm trying to clear out the residue left behind from the destruction and chaos
I'm breathing in, the chemicals
I'm inhaling the toxins and pollutants that were left behind from the destruction and chaos
I'm breaking in and shaping up
I'm pushing myself to become stronger and better in order to survive in this post-apocalyptic world
Then checking out on the prison bus
I'm leaving behind the old, corrupted world and starting fresh in a new one
This is it, the apocalypse, whoa
This is the end of the old world and the beginning of a new, unpredictable one
I'm waking up, I feel it in my bones
I have an innate sense that things have changed and a new era has begun
(Enough) to make my systems blow
The changes are so radical that my body and mind are struggling to keep up
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Welcome to the beginning of a new epoch, where things are radically different than they were before
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, I'm radioactive, radioactive
The changes and effects of the apocalypse are so profound that it's like being exposed to radiation
La-da, la-da, la-da, la-da, la-da, whoa
This is a moment of high energy and excitement, where anything could happen
I'm breaking in (breaking in), shaping up (shaping up)
I'm continuing to work hard to be strong and prepared for the new world
All systems go, sun hasn't died
Despite the upheavals and the chaos, the world is still functioning and life continues
Deep in my bones, straight from inside
I have an instinctive sense that I can survive and thrive in this new world if I stay true to my core values and beliefs
Welcome to the new age (all systems go)
Welcome to this new, exciting era where all the systems necessary for survival are in place and working
Welcome to the new age (sun hasn't died)
Welcome to this new age where life and vitality continue to flourish despite major upheavals
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, I'm radioactive, radioactive
This new era is full of energy and change, and I am on fire with excitement and ready to conquer all obstacles
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Joshua Francis Mosser, Alexander Junior Grant, Benjamin Arthur McKee, Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Daniel Wayne Sermon
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