Current members: David Boyd, Søren Hansen, Louis Vecchio
Past members: Poul Amaliel
David and Soren had been writing songs together for over three years (for respective solo albums that have yet to see the light of day) when they realized that they had unintentionally started a band. The pair had experimented with every imaginable style of music (every imaginable style) and suddenly recognized that the combination of their musical sensibilities, as witnessed on the 300 songs theyd penned together, created something new and interesting. Plus, the rambunctious, beat-driven nature of the songs offered Soren a chance to freak out and go crazy onstage while David showcased his impressive break-dancing moves.
Official web site: www.newpoliticsrock.com
We Are The Radio
New Politics Lyrics
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We need a gun and a cap
Cause I know how it feels
Now that there's no turning back
It's like a dream unreal, holding you in the past
I can feel the grief, that's why I'm tempered and mad
We are the radio whoa
Stop now!
J-just look what you've done
We've got a nation in fear
Oh no the war has begun
Thank God! We're throwing all of our bombs
Leading us with a cause to make the world become one
Now, I'm losing my mind
Searching for answers
In a dead man's eyes
It's and electric shock
B-b-b-brain damage!
We're in the media's touch
L-l-l-living like robots!
It's like we can't get enough
B-b-b-brain damage!
Who's got the deadliest touch
L-l-l-living like robots!
I'm the story on the radio
We are the radio whoa
We are the radio
Fuck that! I guess looks can deceive
And we're blinded by the serpent
So I'm pulling my sleeves (up)
Fight back! I'll give you just what you need
Stabbing your scaled skin body 'til my knuckles bleed
Everybody wants a story to tell
And everybody wants to know what is known
To the black man, the white man, the Indians and cowboys
I guess nobody's home, so don't release us
It's and electric shock
B-b-b-brain damage!
We're in the media's touch
L-l-l-living like robots!
It's like we can't get enough
B-b-b-brain damage!
Who's got the deadliest touch
L-l-l-living like robots!
I'm the story on the radio
It's and electric shock
B-b-b-brain damage!
We're in the media's touch
L-l-l-living like robots!
It's like we can't get enough
B-b-b-brain damage!
Who's got the deadliest touch
L-l-l-living like robots!
I'm the story on the radio
We are the radio whoa
We are the radio
The lyrics of "We Are The Radio" by New Politics touch upon several different themes, with political and social commentary at the forefront. The song is a call to arms against the media and government control that has pervaded our society. The singer expresses his feelings of frustration and anger towards the overwhelming force of the media, and how its influence has left individuals feeling like robots and stripped of their free-will. "We need a gun and a cap / Because I know how it feels / Now that there's no turning back" depict the feelings of desperation, as if all hope is now gone with the present state of the world.
With the opening line of "We are the radio," the song implies that we, as people, have the power to control the narrative and spread our own messages through various means, just like a radio broadcast. The chorus reinforces this idea of taking control, rallying people together through music and transmitting messages of change. The singer's personal desire to resist puppeteering by the media, and engage others in a rebellion is also evident in the lyrics. Images of war and conflict recur, with explicit condemnation of the shadowy forces behind it all.
Overall, "We Are The Radio" strikes a chord to the young generation who are questioning the system and want to make a change, using music and the power of unity as the driving force.
Line by Line Meaning
I know what we need
I am aware of what is required
We need a gun and a cap
We require weapons to fight back against our oppressors
Cause I know how it feels
Because I have experienced the effects of oppression firsthand
Now that there's no turning back
We have reached a point where we cannot go back to the way things were
It's like a dream unreal, holding you in the past
The memories of past oppression feel like a surreal dream that continue to haunt and affect us
I can feel the grief, that's why I'm tempered and mad
The pain of oppression is deeply felt and causes anger and frustration
We are the radio whoa
We are broadcasting our message to the masses
Stop now!
We demand the oppression stop immediately
J-just look what you've done
The oppressors need to acknowledge the harm they have caused
We've got a nation in fear
The oppressed are living in constant fear of further harm
Oh no the war has begun
The battle against oppression has officially started
Thank God! We're throwing all of our bombs
We are fighting back with all the weapons at our disposal
Leading us with a cause to make the world become one
Our fight against oppression is uniting people across the globe
Now, I'm losing my mind
The effects of oppression are causing mental distress
Searching for answers
We are seeking a way to overcome oppression
In a dead man's eyes
We are looking for solutions in the words and actions of those who have come before us
It's and electric shock
The grip of oppression is like an electric jolt
B-b-b-brain damage!
The effects of oppression are damaging our mental and emotional well-being
We're in the media's touch
The media is manipulating and shaping public opinion about our situation
L-l-l-living like robots!
We feel like we are being controlled and manipulated, like robots
It's like we can't get enough
The oppression is never-ending and relentless
Who's got the deadliest touch
We are fighting against those who have the power to cause the most harm
I'm the story on the radio
Our struggle is being broadcasted to the world through our own voices
Fuck that! I guess looks can deceive
We refuse to be deceived by appearances and false promises
And we're blinded by the serpent
The oppressors are manipulating and deceiving us
So I'm pulling my sleeves (up)
We are ready to fight back with all our strength
Fight back! I'll give you just what you need
We are fighting back with all available means to defeat our oppressors
Stabbing your scaled skin body 'til my knuckles bleed
We are determined to fight until our oppressors are defeated, even if it means sacrificing ourselves
Everybody wants a story to tell
Everyone is seeking a sense of purpose and meaning in their lives
And everybody wants to know what is known
Everyone is eager to learn and gain knowledge
To the black man, the white man, the Indians and cowboys
Our struggle is universal, impacting people of all races and backgrounds
I guess nobody's home, so don't release us
We feel abandoned and unsupported by those in power, despite our fight for justice
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Celestia Ludenburg
Lyrics:
I know what we need
We need a gun and a cap
Cause I know how it feels
Now that there's no turning back
It's like a dream unreal, holding you in the past
I can feel the grief, that's why I'm tempered and mad
We are the radio whoa
We are the radio
Stop now!
J-just look what you've done
We've got a nation in fear
Oh no the war has begun
Thank God! We're throwing all of our bombs
Leading us with a cause to make the world become one
Now, I'm losing my mind
Searching for answers
In a dead man's eyes
It's and electric shock
B-b-b-brain damage!
We're in the media's touch
L-l-l-living like robots!
It's like we can't get enough
B-b-b-brain damage!
Who's got the deadliest touch
L-l-l-living like robots!
I'm the story on the radio.
We are the radio whoa
We are the radio
Fuck that! I guess looks can deceive
And we're blinded by the serpent
So I'm pulling my sleeves (up)
Fight back! I'll give you just what you need
Stabbing your scaled skin body 'til my knuckles bleed
Everybody wants a story to tell
And everybody wants to know what is known
To the black man, the white man, the Indians and cowboys
I guess nobody's home, so don't release us
It's and electric shock
B-b-b-brain damage!
We're in the media's touch
L-l-l-living like robots!
It's like we can't get enough
B-b-b-brain damage!
Who's got the deadliest touch
L-l-l-living like robots!
I'm the story on the radio
It's and electric shock
B-b-b-brain damage!
We're in the media's touch
L-l-l-living like robots!
It's like we can't get enough
B-b-b-brain damage!
Who's got the deadliest touch
L-l-l-living like robots!
I'm the story on the radio
We are the radio whoa
We are the radio
Celestia Ludenburg
Lyrics:
I know what we need
We need a gun and a cap
Cause I know how it feels
Now that there's no turning back
It's like a dream unreal, holding you in the past
I can feel the grief, that's why I'm tempered and mad
We are the radio whoa
We are the radio
Stop now!
J-just look what you've done
We've got a nation in fear
Oh no the war has begun
Thank God! We're throwing all of our bombs
Leading us with a cause to make the world become one
Now, I'm losing my mind
Searching for answers
In a dead man's eyes
It's and electric shock
B-b-b-brain damage!
We're in the media's touch
L-l-l-living like robots!
It's like we can't get enough
B-b-b-brain damage!
Who's got the deadliest touch
L-l-l-living like robots!
I'm the story on the radio.
We are the radio whoa
We are the radio
Fuck that! I guess looks can deceive
And we're blinded by the serpent
So I'm pulling my sleeves (up)
Fight back! I'll give you just what you need
Stabbing your scaled skin body 'til my knuckles bleed
Everybody wants a story to tell
And everybody wants to know what is known
To the black man, the white man, the Indians and cowboys
I guess nobody's home, so don't release us
It's and electric shock
B-b-b-brain damage!
We're in the media's touch
L-l-l-living like robots!
It's like we can't get enough
B-b-b-brain damage!
Who's got the deadliest touch
L-l-l-living like robots!
I'm the story on the radio
It's and electric shock
B-b-b-brain damage!
We're in the media's touch
L-l-l-living like robots!
It's like we can't get enough
B-b-b-brain damage!
Who's got the deadliest touch
L-l-l-living like robots!
I'm the story on the radio
We are the radio whoa
We are the radio
angie m
This band is kick ASS! I love their music :D I wanna see them live now haha
Jakeline Lopez
this is SUCH GOOD MUSIC IM GOING TO FREAK OUT this is what the radio should have everyday
prettyrocknravegirl
I saw New Politics live and they are EPIC!!!
PurplePaperTowel
they need to be recognized. they need to be know by the whole world!!
Drew Tones
Awesome band!!!
Punx is idol and noise
I love there choruses the songs are so easy to tab out
dittox2us300
I just saw these guys last night. I love them. Met the singer also, hes cool.
Kaceyyyuhhh
I saw them last night too!!!! xD They were VERY good!
Baconator347347
Saw them open for Dirty Heads there mad good so much energy