Radioactive
Lindsey Stirling and Pentaton Lyrics
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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, woah.
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.
Woah, woah, I'm radioactive, radioactive.
Woah, woah, I'm radioactive, radioactive.
I'm breaking in, shaping up, then checking out on the prison bus.
This is it, the apocalypse, woah.
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.
Woah, woah, I'm radioactive, radioactive.
Woah, woah, I'm radioactive, radioactive.
All systems go, sun hasn't died.
Deep in my bones, straight from inside.
I'm waking up, I'm waking up, 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.
Woah, woah, I'm radioactive, radioactive.
Woah, woah, I'm radioactive, radioactive.
The lyrics to Lindsey Stirling Pentatonix's song "Radioactive" depict a post-apocalyptic world where the singer is awakening to the aftermath of a nuclear disaster. The opening lines "I'm waking up to ash and dust, I wipe my brow and I sweat my rust" paint a picture of a decayed, ruined environment. The second verse then reveals that the singer is "breaking in, shaping up, then checking out on the prison bus" - presumably trying to escape or survive in this new world.
However, despite the bleakness of the setting, the chorus provides a glimmer of hope. The singer declares that they're "waking up, feeling it in [their] bones", and that they have the power to "make [their] systems blow" - perhaps hinting at the possibility of overthrowing the oppressive society that has arisen in the wake of the disaster. The repeated refrain of "welcome to the new age, to the new age" further reinforces this idea of a fresh start, a clean slate.
Overall, the lyrics to "Radioactive" serve as a commentary on the dangers of nuclear power and the potential for catastrophic consequences if we continue to rely on it as a primary energy source. However, it also highlights the resilience and adaptability of humanity in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm waking up to ash and dust,
I am beginning to awaken and realize the chaos and destruction around me.
I wipe my brow and I sweat my rust,
I am wiping the ash from my brow and rust from my body as a result of the destruction.
I'm breathing in, the chemicals.
I am inhaling the toxic fumes and chemicals from the destruction.
I'm breaking in, shaping up, then checking out on the prison bus.
I am trying to escape the destruction by breaking free, evolving and leaving on a prison bus.
This is it, the apocalypse, woah.
This is the end of the world, the apocalypse has arrived.
I'm waking up, I feel it in my bones
I am starting to become aware of the impending doom on a deep, instinctual level.
(Enough) to make my systems blow
The shock is enough to overload my body's systems.
Welcome to the new age, to the new age.
We are entering a new era, a new way of life.
Woah, woah, I'm radioactive, radioactive.
I am dangerous and harmful, like radiation.
All systems go, sun hasn't died.
Despite the chaos, everything is still functioning and the sun is still shining.
Deep in my bones, straight from inside.
My instincts are telling me that things will never be the same again.
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Beatboxing while playing the cello standing up
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