Radioactive
Kings Of Leonက 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 Feat. The West Angeles Mass Choir's song Radioactive speak about the importance of knowing and embracing one's roots. The opening line, "When road is carved up yonder, I hope you see me there," seems to refer to the idea of an afterlife or a future beyond this life, where the hope is to be reunited with loved ones who have passed on. The next few lines contain the repetition of the phrase "It's in the water, it's where you came from," stressing how important it is to acknowledge and honor one's ancestry and the environment and culture that shaped them.


The following lines mention a "crowd" that is wandering and crying to see the subject's face, perhaps indicating that the subject has become a notable figure or a symbol of something significant. Then the chorus repeats the message of the importance of knowing and respecting one's roots: "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."


Line by Line Meaning

When road is carved up yonder
In the future, when the path is created, I hope you see me there.


It's in the water, it's where you came from
The essence of your being and origin is embedded in the very water that you sprang from.


And the crowd begins to wander
As the people start meandering away,


And they cry to see your face
The onlookers yearn to catch a glimpse of your countenance and presence.


It's in the water, it's in the story of where you came from
Your roots and history are enshrined in the same water that defines you.


Your sons and daughters in all their glory it's gonna shape 'em
The radiance of your offspring will dramatically influence who they become.


And when they pledge and come together, and start arising
As your offspring unite under a common banner and start to thrive,


Just drink the water where you came from, where you came from
Merely imbibe from the same fountain that formed you - the water that comprises your essence.


The road it was carved from nothing
The path that now exists was hewn from nonexistence and crafted by resilience.


Never sold yourself away
You never relinquished your identity or soul.




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Written by: ANTHONY CALEB FOLLOWILL, IVAN NATHAN FOLLOWILL, JARED FOLLOWILL, MATTHEW FOLLOWILL

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