Since, Joshua's songs have been further featured on the FOX Television drama North Shore, Bones and the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy. His song "Star Mile" is on The Last Kiss movie soundtrack. Most recently his song "What If You" was featured on the Catch and Release soundtrack. He also has a couple tracks on the Adam soundtrack, including "When I Find You."
The album "We Were Here" was released in 2006, containing many of the songs featured on the various television shows. The album is made up of heavily acoustic indie Folk/Pop, and is especially reminiscent of Simon & Garfunkel, Elliott Smith, Jode Gannon, Damien Rice and Iron & Wine.
Joshua Radin is featured in Ashtar Command's song "Mark IV" from the band's debut LP American Sunshine.
Sundrenched World
Joshua Radin Lyrics
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But I'm really tired
The things in my head
You used to admire
In your sundrenched world
It couldn't be worse
Don't bother asking
While I'm trying to bask
In your sundrenched world
I'm talking to you
But you're not listening
I don't know what to do
My heart is blistering
Writing this song
Tell me I'm not wrong
I close up my mouth
When you're around now
Suffocating in doubt
I can't make a sound
In your sundrenched world
I always wanted to be
The one you looked to
For the answers in me
I'm the one who took you
To your sundrenched world
I'm talking to you
But you're not listening
I don't know what to do
My heart is blistering
Writing this song
Tell me I belong
It's all been said
Once before
We messed around
On your bedroom floor
I'm talking to you
But you're not listening
I don't know what to do
My hands are blistering
Writing this song
Tell me I belong
Tell me I belong
Tell me I
Tell me I belong
The lyrics to Joshua Radin's song Sundrenched World describe a longing for a past relationship and the struggle to move on. The first verse sets the scene of the singer unable to sleep due to thoughts of the past that the former partner used to admire. The reference to a "sundrenched world" could symbolize a happy and carefree time that he wishes to return to.
The second verse describes the current state of the relationship as strained, with the singer feeling nervous and unsure how to connect with his former partner. He expresses frustration that he's not being heard and his "heart is blistering." The third verse reveals that the singer wants to be seen as someone who has answers, someone who can provide comfort and security for the other person, but he feels like he's failed in that regard.
The chorus repeats the same lines twice, emphasizing the feelings of being unheard and unacknowledged. The bridge references a past physical relationship, but it's unclear whether this memory brings any comfort or adds to the heartache.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of longing for a lost love and the struggle to move forward, despite the overwhelming feelings of doubt and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't get to bed
Insomnia is preventing me from sleeping
But I'm really tired
Despite my exhaustion, I'm unable to sleep
The things in my head
My thoughts are weighing heavily on my mind
You used to admire
You once appreciated my thoughts and ideas
In your sundrenched world
In the place where you feel most comfortable and happy
It couldn't be worse
Things are really bad right now
Don't bother asking
I don't want to talk about it
And here comes the nerves
I'm starting to feel anxious and nervous
While I'm trying to bask
I'm attempting to enjoy my surroundings
In your sundrenched world
In the place where you feel most comfortable and happy
I'm talking to you
I'm trying to communicate with you
But you're not listening
You're not paying attention to me
I don't know what to do
I'm feeling helpless and lost
My heart is blistering
I'm in emotional pain
Writing this song
I'm using music to express my feelings
Tell me I'm not wrong
Assure me that my feelings and thoughts are valid
I close up my mouth
I'm keeping quiet
When you're around now
I feel uncomfortable around you
Suffocating in doubt
I'm overwhelmed with uncertainty
I can't make a sound
I'm too anxious to speak
I always wanted to be
It's been my desire for a long time
The one you looked to
The person you relied on
For the answers in me
To find solutions to your problems within me
I'm the one who took you
I introduced you to something new or exciting
To your sundrenched world
To the place where you feel most comfortable and happy
It's all been said
We've talked about this before
Once before
In the past
We messed around
We fooled around romantically
On your bedroom floor
In the privacy of your room
My hands are blistering
I'm in emotional pain
Tell me I belong
Tell me that I'm welcomed and accepted
Tell me I belong
Assure me that I'm not alone
Tell me I
Repeated from previous line
Tell me I belong
Emphasizes the artist's longing for validation and acceptance
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSHUA RYAN RADIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Katie Johnson
I love the cello and the desperation in this song. Amazing
Mikayla Rutherford
This song pulls on my heart strings ! I love it... It does something to me that not most songs do. Truly beautiful :)
awarmnovember
This song is heartbreakingly beautiful.
Louise
omg, this must be one of the most beautiful songs in the whole universe. love it so bad.!!
linc2heart
Love this song, especially because of the awesome violin playing and the whispery singing...amazing!
Taylor Bonn
Incredible song. Perfect mixture of violin and classical feel. All his stuff is amazingly orchestrated.
Diana Hamilton DuBose
I, also, just heard this angelic song tonight on television....with some incredible dancing......"Lovefest!!"
Renata Pacheco
Beautiful! Thank you :)
kd871
just a beautiful song.
Alex Mock
this song been playing in my car after so you think you can dance... best song ever!