Radioactive
Marina and the Diamonds vs. Imagine Dragons Lyrics

Whoa, oh, oh Whoa, oh, oh Whoa, oh, oh Whoa
The song opens with a chorus of repetitive 'whoa's,' creating a sense of urgency and apprehension.

I'm waking up to ash and dust I wipe my brow and I sweat my rust I'm breathing in the chemicals
The singer awakens to a post-apocalyptic world, where all that remains is ash and dust. It's difficult to breathe, and there are toxic chemicals in the air. They wipe the sweat from their brow and try to shake off the rust of their former life.

I'm breaking in, shaping up, then checking out on the prison bus This is it, the apocalypse Whoa
The singer is trying to escape from a bad situation, possibly a prison, and is feeling empowered by the bleakness of the situation. They feel as though they will emerge victorious now that their world has been shattered.

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
The artist feels the dawn of a new era, and it's affecting them on a physical level. They are waking up to a new world where things are vastly different than they used to be. The repetition of the 'welcome to the new age' line emphasizes this.

I raise my flags, don my clothes It's a revolution, I suppose We'll paint it red to fit right in Whoa
The artist is getting ready for a revolution, one that will change everything as they know it. They're putting on their clothes and raising their flags, ready to fight for what they believe in. The 'paint it red' line suggests they're ready to do whatever it takes to make their mark.

All systems go, the sun hasn't died Deep in my bones, straight from inside
The singer is ready to go and feels as though their body is buzzing with anticipation. They feel like they were born for this moment, and the energy is coming from deep within them.

Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, I'm radioactive, radioactive
The chorus repeats again, showing that the singer is ready to face whatever comes their way. They're full of energy and excitement, and nothing can stop them.