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.
Underwater
Joshua Radin Lyrics
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I need somewhere I can go.
Underwater is where I'll go.
Ooh, underwater.
They keep talking at me.
I can't hear what they're saying
I need somewhere I can go.
Ooh, underwater
That's where you'll find me.
Some place I've never been.
Underwater
Ooh, underwater.
Ooh ooh ooh
Let it rain, I need a change
Let it rain, 'til I'm underwater.
We are up then we're down.
We are big 'til we're small town
We are dry 'til we drown
Ooh underwater.
Ooh underwater.
I'm not afraid of the darkness anymore,
I'm not afraid of the darkness anymore,
'Cause I get high, underwater.
Yeah, I get high, underwater.
We are up then we're down
We are big 'til we're small town
We are dry 'til we drown
Ooh, underwater.
Ooh, underwater.
Ooh ooh ooh
The lyrics to Joshua Radin's "Underwater" convey a feeling of being overwhelmed and needing to find a place of solace. The singer is fed up with the noise of the world around them and needs somewhere they can escape to. The solution they find is to go underwater. The repetition of the phrase "Underwater is where I'll go" emphasizes the importance of finding this safe space.
The imagery of diving into water to escape is a common theme in literature and music. Water can be seen as a symbol of renewal and rebirth, and in this case, the singer needs to be "underwater" to find this. The line "I'm not afraid of the darkness anymore" suggests that the singer has faced their fears and is seeking comfort in a new and unfamiliar place. The repeated phrase "Ooh, underwater" emphasizes the peaceful and meditative state the singer finds themselves in.
Overall, the lyrics to "Underwater" convey a sense of searching for peace and quiet in a world that can be overwhelming. The singer finds solace in the underwater world, suggesting that sometimes the best solution to find ourselves is to dive into the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's too loud, I can't listen to myself.
The noise and chatter of other people is too much, and it has made it impossible for me to concentrate or even hear myself speak.
I need somewhere I can go.
I am in search of a peaceful and quiet place to escape to.
Underwater is where I'll go.
Being underwater would give me the peace and quiet I need, which is where I'll head to.
Ooh, underwater.
Underwater would be a welcome relief for the noise and chaos, to the extent that it once again bears repeating.
They keep talking at me.
People keep on talking and rambling without paying much attention to me, as though I don't have anything to contribute.
I can't hear what they're saying.
I am so preoccupied with the noise inside my head that I can't make sense of what they're going on about.
That's where you'll find me.
Underwater is where I'll rest, disconnect from the world and spend a considerable amount of time away from people and their noise.
Some place I've never been.
I seek the solace of silence to the utmost extent that I haven't experienced before.
Let it rain, I need a change.
I am ready and willing for the rain, and I believe it will possibly bring about a transformation in me and my circumstance.
Let it rain, 'til I'm underwater.
I welcome the rain until it overwhelms me and carries me to where I can find calm and quiet: underwater.
We are up then we're down.
Life contains moments of highs and lows that we all face as humans.
We are big 'til we're small town.
At one time or another, we all may feel like the most significant thing in the world, and at another time just feel like a small town.
We are dry 'til we drown.
We could be working hard or keeping things together until something overwhelms us and causes our downfall.
Ooh underwater.
Underwater is a haven of quiet and peace that we long to find again.
I'm not afraid of the darkness anymore,
I don't fear being engulfed in darkness as much as I used to anymore.
'Cause I get high, underwater.
Because being underwater gives me a sense of peace and freedom that I can't experience anywhere else.
Yeah, I get high, underwater.
Underwater is a refuge where I can find a natural high and escape from the noise and chaos of everyday life.
Ooh underwater.
Underwater is an excellent respite, and its tremendous benefits once again bear repeating.
Ooh ooh ooh
A final emotional outcry showing that the song's sentiments are still relevant and poignant.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: JOSHUA RADIN
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Daniel Neal
Unbelievable song! This may be my favorite song of all time. The music is incredible.
Jack Carlos
Just finished Parenthood - amazing show, amazing music! Sad it's over :(
Joanne K
Perfect song to end another wonderful Parenthood episode
S. H.
@K.S.Minhas
Thank you for sharing ❣
Mahima Natarajan
@B Bloom can you share the list of good songs from the series? I remember listening to lot of good ones but just missed to take note of them. 🙂
B Bloom
Been turned on to so much good music thanks to that show.
Robin Quinones
Love this song, after hearing it during an episode of Parenthood. The accompanying scenes could not have been a better backdrop to this piece of music.
Kekselinchen
Wow... I'm just speechless as always when I hear your music <3
Shruti S
Josh, that's some awesome songwriting!
TheFirstDidjeridude
my wife and I came across this song thanks to the show 'parenthood'