The New Radicals were an alternative rock/power pop band that formed in Los… Read Full Bio ↴The New Radicals were an alternative rock/power pop band that formed in Los Angeles, California in 1997, being centered around front-man Gregg Alexander, who wrote and produced all of their songs. They released only one album, 1998's 'Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too', a critically acclaimed pop rock album heavily influenced by classic rock and soul of the 60s and 70s that contained— amongst radio-friendly pop tracks and love songs— strong criticism of corporate America and modern culture. Aside from Alexander, the only other permanent member of the band was keyboardist and former child actress Danielle Brisebois. The remainder of the line-up was a fluctuating one revolving around the two of them, with the goal being to bring in a variety of musicians from many genres.

The band is best known for their debut single, titled "You Get What You Give", which became a top 5 hit in the United Kingdom and has garnered major U.S. airplay for years. The song's celebrity-dissing lyrics at its end provided a minor a spectacle, with Alexander saying that the media misunderstood the meaning. Despite the song's radical messages, anti-materialistic as well as pro-youth, it's ironically been used in many films and even a famous advertising spot.

Tired of touring and promotional interviews, with the group becoming more and more commercialized, Alexander disbanded the group in mid 1999 before the release of their second single, titled "Someday We'll Know". He has successfully focus on writing and producing songs for other artists, winning a Grammy award for his talents. Consequently, the stunning "Someday We'll Know" received little attention in most countries. The band is widely considered a "one-hit-wonder".

Technicolor Lover
New Radicals Lyrics

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She came from a world that is so far out
Roller skating into my life I never had no doubt
She asked where to get that velvet colored hair
I said I got lot's more somewhere
If you touch my big ?

And she said I come from a world that is so far out
And I said so do I

And she may not be the world's solution
But she's a world class revolution

Technicolor lover
Take my heart
Technicolor lover
Rate my heart
Technicolor lover
Save my heart, now

She came from a world that is so far out
Roller skating into my life I never had no doubt
She asked where to get that velvet colored hair
I said I got lots more somewhere
If you touch my big ?

And she said I come from a world that is so far out
And I said so do I
And she may not be the world's solution
But she's a world class revolution

Technicolor lover
Take my heart
Technicolor lover
Rate my heart

Technicolor lover
Save my heart, now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to “Technicolor Lover” by New Radicals is a song about two individuals who meet and recognize that they come from vastly different worlds. However, they both share a commonality of being outliers, which makes them gravitate towards one another. The song’s titular phrase, “technicolor lover,” could be interpreted as an allusion to how the singer sees the girl he meets as a bright, colorful, and unique addition to his life. He welcomes her into his world and even offers her more of what he has because he sees that she is worth it.

The singer also acknowledges that the girl he meets may not be the solution to all of the world’s problems but he still sees her as a “world class revolution,” meaning that her presence in his life is transformative and revolutionary in its own right. The song's lyrics convey a sense of excitement and possibility, as if the singer has found something special in this girl that he wants to hold onto. In the end, the chorus repeats the plea for the “technicolor lover” to take, rate, and save his heart, implying that he is willing to surrender himself to this new relationship and allow it to flourish.

Line by Line Meaning

She came from a world that is so far out
She came from a completely different world than mine.

Roller skating into my life I never had no doubt
She arrived in my life and I knew she was the one for me without a doubt.

She asked where to get that velvet colored hair
She inquired about where to get hair dyed in a specific, unique color.

I said I got lot's more somewhere
I have many other unique things to offer.

If you touch my big ?
If you touch the question mark in my heart that needs answering.

And she said I come from a world that is so far out
She confirmed that she is not from this world.

And I said so do I
I identified with her unique interests and passions.

And she may not be the world's solution
She may not be the answer to every problem in the world.

But she's a world class revolution
But she's a major force for change and transformation in the world.

Technicolor lover Take my heart Technicolor lover Rate my heart Technicolor lover Save my heart, now
She is a true Technicolor lover who has captivated my heart and I only hope she will take care of it, cherish it and make it grow.

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Written by: GREGG ALEXANDER

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