In 2004 the band released the album Raised on Whipped Cream on the Columbia label. It contained the single "Do You Know (Knife in Your Back)". Their music is known to be political in nature. Although it never reached mainstream, it has been featured on Sony's ATV offroad "Fury Blazing Trails" game for the PlayStation Portable. The song "Scavenger" was featured in Electronic Arts' game Need for Speed: Underground 2 on multiple platforms and Need for Speed Underground: Rivals for the PlayStation Portable.
Killradio tours extensively, most notably throughout the California and Ontario, Canada regions. They have shared the stage with bands such as Mindless Self Indulgence, Jello Biafra, Moneen, Rise Against, Coheed and Cambria, Alexisonfire, and Billy Talent. In addition, they have been featured on the Warped Tour. The band is releasing their EP, "Good Americans" in September of 2008 on Nine 12 Records.
The band consists of Brandon Jordan (vocalist/guitarist), 'Dirty' (bassist), and 'Duke' (drummer). Jasten King, a guitarist, left the band in 2005 to pursue other endeavors.
Do You Know?
Killradio Lyrics
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What they say
Do you know what they say
What they say about you
Do you know
What they do
Do you know what they do
When you leave the room
What they say
Do you know what they say
What they say about you
Do you know
What they do
Do you know what they do
When you leave the room
Never thought twice about holding your tongue
Once upon a time you were so young
Everywhere you carried around your soul
In the night they stole your skin and bones
You're in it alone
It's your expense
If it sounds like
You're gonna just sit here
Then you're suddenly full of doubt
Now you're shredded and cold
With a knife in your back
Do you know
What they feel
Do you know what they feel
What they feel for you
Do you know
How they play
Do you know how they play
How they play inside you
Do you know
What they steal
Do you know what they steal
What they steal from you
Do you know
How they pray
Do you know how they pray
How they pray for you
Never thought twice about holding your tongue
Once upon a time you were so young
Everywhere you carried around your soul
In the night they stole your skin and bones
You're in it alone
It's your expense
If it sounds like
You're gonna just sit here
Then you're suddenly full of doubt
Now you're shredded and cold
With a knife in your back
Tell me did you crawl
After all these years
Giving up control
And buying in to fear
Nights turned into morning
And days have made a change
'cause it's mine and
Will not be tamed
Do you care
Do you care
Do you care
What they say
Do you care what they say
What they say about you
Do you care
How they play
Do you care how play
How they play inside you
The lyrics portray a sense of paranoia and a lack of trust in others. The chorus's repetition of "Do you know what they say" and "Do you know what they do" suggests that the singer is constantly second-guessing the motives and actions of those around them. The verses describe a past innocence that has been taken from the singer, likely due to the betrayal of someone they trusted. This betrayal has left them feeling exposed and vulnerable, as symbolized by the lines "In the night they stole your skin and bones" and "Now you're shredded and cold with a knife in your back."
The bridge of the song seems to suggest a turning point in the singer's mindset. The lines "Tell me did you crawl after all these years, giving up control and buying in to fear" suggest that the singer has accepted that their paranoia and distrust have been holding them back. They have decided to take control of their life and refuse to let others dictate their emotions.
Overall, the song tackles the themes of betrayal, paranoia, and taking control of one's life. It encourages listeners to be aware of the actions and motives of those around them and to not let fear and distrust control their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you know
Asking if the listener knows something
What they say
Asking if the listener knows what others say about them
Do you know what they say
Repeating the question to emphasize its importance
What they say about you
Clarifying that the question is about what others say about the listener
Do you know
Asking if the listener knows something
What they do
Asking if the listener knows what others do behind their back
Do you know what they do
Repeating the question to emphasize its importance
When you leave the room
Clarifying that the question is about what others do behind the listener's back
Do you know
Asking if the listener knows something
What they say
Asking if the listener knows what others say about them
Do you know what they say
Repeating the question to emphasize its importance
What they say about you
Clarifying that the question is about what others say about the listener
Do you know
Asking if the listener knows something
What they do
Asking if the listener knows what others do behind their back
Do you know what they do
Repeating the question to emphasize its importance
When you leave the room
Clarifying that the question is about what others do behind the listener's back
Never thought twice about holding your tongue
The listener didn't realize the importance of keeping quiet
Once upon a time you were so young
The listener was naive and inexperienced
Everywhere you carried around your soul
The listener used to be genuine and honest
In the night they stole your skin and bones
Others took advantage of the listener's vulnerability
You're in it alone
The listener is on their own in dealing with the consequences of their actions
It's your expense
The listener will have to pay the price for their mistakes
If it sounds like
If it seems like
You're gonna just sit here
The listener is not going to take action or speak up
Then you're suddenly full of doubt
The listener starts to question themselves
Now you're shredded and cold
The listener is left broken and numb
With a knife in your back
The listener has been betrayed
Do you know
Asking if the listener knows something
What they feel
Asking if the listener knows what others feel about them
Do you know what they feel
Repeating the question to emphasize its importance
What they feel for you
Clarifying that the question is about how others feel about the listener
Do you know
Asking if the listener knows something
How they play
Asking if the listener knows how others manipulate them
Do you know how they play
Repeating the question to emphasize its importance
How they play inside you
Clarifying that the question is about how others manipulate the listener
Do you know
Asking if the listener knows something
What they steal
Asking if the listener knows what others take from them
Do you know what they steal
Repeating the question to emphasize its importance
What they steal from you
Clarifying that the question is about what others take from the listener
Do you know
Asking if the listener knows something
How they pray
Asking if the listener knows how others manipulate them emotionally
Do you know how they pray
Repeating the question to emphasize its importance
How they pray for you
Clarifying that the question is about how others manipulate the listener emotionally
Tell me did you crawl
Asking if the listener ever submitted to others
After all these years
After a long time
Giving up control
Relinquishing power or agency
And buying in to fear
Being swayed by fear tactics or manipulation
Nights turned into morning
The passage of time
And days have made a change
Things are different now
'cause it's mine and
Because the listener has ownership or control over their life
Will not be tamed
Cannot be controlled or subdued by others
Do you care
Asking if the listener is invested in something
Do you care
Repeating the question to emphasize its importance
Do you care
Continuing to emphasize the importance of caring
What they say
Asking if the listener cares about others' opinions
Do you care what they say
Repeating the question to emphasize its importance
What they say about you
Clarifying that the question is about what others say about the listener
Do you care
Asking if the listener is invested in something
How they play
Asking if the listener cares about others' manipulation tactics
Do you care how play
Repeating the question to emphasize its importance
How they play inside you
Clarifying that the question is about how others manipulate the listener emotionally
Contributed by Brayden L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.