Radioactive
Imagine Dragons vs Marina And The Diamonds Lyrics
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You'll never get a tan
Baby I'm gonna leave you drowning until you reach for my hand
In the night your heart is full and by the morning empty
But baby I'm the one who left you, you're not the one who left me
When you’re around me, I’m radioactive
I'm turning radioactive
My blood is radioactive
My heart is nuclear
Love is all that I feel
I'm turning radioactive
My blood is radioactive
Waiting for the night fall, for my heart to light up
Oh baby I want you to die for, for you to die for my love
In the night your heart is full and by the morning empty
But baby I'm the one who left you, you're not the one who left me
When you’re around me, I’m radioactive
My blood is burning, radioactive
I'm turning radioactive
My blood is radioactive
My heart is nuclear
Love is all that I feel
Ready to be let down
Now I’m heading for a meltdown
Tonight I feel like neon gold
I take one look at you and I grow cold
And I grow cold
And I grow cold
When you’re around me, I’m radioactive
My blood is burning, radioactive
I'm turning radioactive
My blood is radioactive
My heart is nuclear
Love is all that I feel
Ready to be let down
Now I’m heading for a meltdown
The lyrics of Imagine Dragons and Marina and The Diamonds's song "Radioactive" express a relationship that is toxic and destructive. The singer desires to control their partner, as if they are a puppet master, stating "Baby, I'm gonna leave you drowning until you reach for my hand." Their love is described as nuclear, intense and all-consuming, in a way that suggests danger and instability. The chorus repeats the word "radioactive," which serves as a metaphor for the poisonous nature of their connection. The singer and their partner seem to be in a constant cycle of highs and lows, with their hearts full at night and empty in the morning. Throughout the song, the singer's thirst for control and passion ultimately lead to a meltdown, which they describe as though they have been anticipating it all along.
Overall, the lyrics of "Radioactive" paint an unsettling portrait of a relationship that is fueled by power and intensity, rather than mutual love and respect. It is a warning against the dangerous allure of toxic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Lying on a fake beach
I'm in a superficial environment pretending to enjoy myself
You'll never get a tan
The experience is artificial and unfulfilling
Baby I'm gonna leave you drowning until you reach for my hand
I'm going to let you struggle until you come to me for help
In the night your heart is full and by the morning empty
You feel fulfilled in the moment but empty the next day
But baby I'm the one who left you, you're not the one who left me
I was the one who initiated the breakup, not you
When you’re around me, I’m radioactive
Being with you makes me feel powerful and dangerous
My blood is burning, radioactive
My passion is overwhelming and intense
I'm turning radioactive
My emotions are building to a dangerous level
My blood is radioactive
My desire is uncontrollable
My heart is nuclear
My heart is powerful and explosive
Love is all that I feel
My obsession with you is intense and all-consuming
Waiting for the night fall, for my heart to light up
I'm waiting for the perfect moment to unleash my feelings
Oh baby I want you to die for, for you to die for my love
I want you to be as passionate and devoted to me as I am to you
Ready to be let down
I'm prepared for the possibility of rejection
Now I’m heading for a meltdown
My emotions are getting out of control and could lead to a breakdown
Tonight I feel like neon gold
I feel like I'm shining and on top of the world
I take one look at you and I grow cold
My mood can quickly change based on my perception of your feelings towards me
And I grow cold
My feelings towards you can turn cold just as quickly
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MIKKEL ERIKSEN, TOR HERMANSEN, MARINA DIAMANDIS, FABIAN(QUAVER) LENSSEN, CLYDE NARAIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sreanahabiba1914
this is honestly my favorite thing ever. ive searched for this for years because i remember i listened to this a long time back and got obsessed with it. so so so glad i found this again. it's better than the separate songs tbh.
@madisongracemusic
Hands down best mashup ever. Found this like 5 years ago and still kicks ass!!
@prakhargupta2960
I love this version so much. I heard it a long time ago in elementary after downloading it from some MP3 music website. So glad to find it here again
@firstnamelastname-hy7hd
Guys! I got the perfect name for this mash up...
...RADIOACTIVE
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@Pastel Princess Melanie WOAH THERE I THINK YOU ARE TOO FAR AHEAD IN TIME FOR THIS
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@gabriel_angel592
I think Chernobyl would be better but that's fine too-
@5dfeminine
(cries bc this mashup is so good)