Radioactive
Kings Of Leonࠀ Lyrics


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When road is carved up yonder
I hope you see me there
It's in the water, it's where you came from
It's in the water, it's where you came from

And the crowd begins to wander
And they cry to see your face
It's in the water, it's in the story of where you came from
Your sons and daughters in all their glory it's gonna shape 'em
And when they pledge and come together, and start arising
Just drink the water where you came from, where you came from

The road it was carved from nothing
Never sold yourself away

It's in the water, it's in the story of where you came from
Your sons and daughters in all their glory its gonna shape 'em
And when they pledge and come together, and start arising
Just drink the water where you came from, where you came from
It's in the water where you came from
It's in the water where you came from
It's in the water where you came from





And when they pledge and come together and start arising
Just drink the water where you came from where you came from

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kings Of Leon's song "Radioactive" suggest that the history of where one comes from plays a significant role in shaping who they become. The references to water in the lyrics may symbolize the connection and influence of the environment and experiences in one's past. The opening lines express a hope that the singer will be remembered when others look back on their own history. The crowd's reaction to seeing the singer's face suggests that the singer is someone of importance, or has left a lasting impression.


The lyrics go on to suggest that the history and legacy of one's origin influence future generations, as the sons and daughters in all their glory will be shaped by it. The repetition of the line "it's in the water" emphasizes the significance of one's roots in shaping who they are. The final lines suggest that one should embrace their past, symbolized by drinking the water of one's origin.


Overall, the lyrics to "Radioactive" emphasize the importance of acknowledging and embracing one's past and roots in shaping who they are and who they will become.


Line by Line Meaning

When road is carved up yonder
When the path ahead is uncertain


I hope you see me there
I hope you recognize me and our shared past


It's in the water, it's where you came from
Your identity and heritage are ingrained in you


And the crowd begins to wander
The people around you may stray from their roots


And they cry to see your face
But they still yearn for a connection to their origins


Your sons and daughters in all their glory it's gonna shape 'em
Your descendants will be influenced by your heritage and traditions


And when they pledge and come together, and start arising
When they unite and begin to make a change


Just drink the water where you came from, where you came from
Stay true to your roots and embrace your heritage


The road it was carved from nothing
Our path in life is not predetermined


Never sold yourself away
Don't compromise your values and identity




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Written by: Anthony Caleb Followill, Ivan Nathan Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill

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IMAGINE DRAGONS LYRICS



"Radioactive"

Whoa, oh, oh
Whoa, oh, oh
Whoa, oh, oh
Whoa

I'm waking up to ash and dust
I wipe my brow and I sweat my rust
I'm breathing in the chemicals

I'm breaking in, shaping up, then checking out on the prison bus
This is it, the apocalypse
Whoa oh

I'm waking up, I feel it in my bones
Enough to make my system 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

I raise my flag and dye my clothes
It's a revolution, I suppose
We're painted red to fit right in
Whoa oh

I'm breaking in, shaping up, then checking out on the prison bus
This is it, the apocalypse
Whoa oh

I'm waking up, I feel it in my bones
Enough to make my system 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, the sun hasn't died
Deep in my bones, straight from inside

I'm waking up, I feel it in my bones
Enough to make my system 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



@trix.a

lyrics:

Whoa, oh, oh
Whoa, oh, oh
Whoa, oh, oh
Whoa
I'm waking up to ash and dust
I wipe my brow and I sweat my rust
I'm breathing in the chemicals
I'm breaking in, shaping up, 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
I raise my flags, don my clothes
It's a revolution, I suppose
We'll paint it red to fit right in
Whoa
I'm breaking in, shaping up, 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
All systems go, the sun hasn't died
Deep in my bones, straight from inside
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



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I'm waking up to ash and dust
I wipe my brow and I sweat my rust
I'm breathing in the chemicals

I'm breaking in, shaping up, 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

I raise my flags, don my clothes
It's a revolution, I suppose
We'll paint it red to fit right in
Whoa

I'm breaking in, shaping up, 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

All systems go, the sun hasn't died
Deep in my bones, straight from inside

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 comments from YouTube:

@juulcat4774

then: wow nice song

now: ah yes im waking up

@kaperskyplays8016

From the 'im waking up' only version of this song, yeah?

@alejandromunoz8011

@@kaperskyplays8016 yes

@avgor3072

I just came from there, too XD

@FayeShawna

Lol I came here too

@mrionzo4843

Same dudes

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@Lukiethewesly13

Honestly, this song is very catchy, but also nostalgic. Because this song has been inside my head for 6 years since the first time I saw this video with the stuff animals. And now, it’s just as awesome as I remember.

@saioncomputer2334

yep man nostalgia hits hard

@lottemoltzen4192

Yes it does

@ayqalzilla2821

Same

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