Radioactive
Nicole Andersson Lyrics


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I'm waking up to ash and dust
I wipe my brow and sweat my rust
I'm breathing in the chemicals

I'm breaking in and shaping up
Then checking out on the prison bus
This is it the apocalypse
ohohoh

I'm waking up
I feel it in my bones
Enough to make my systems grow

Welcome to the new age
To the new age
Welcome to the new age
To the new age

ohohohohohohoh

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Radioactive

ohohohohohohohoh

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Radioactive

I raise my flag and don my clothes
It's a revolution I suppose
We're painted red to fit right in

whoa-oh

I'm breaking in and shaping up
Then checking out on the prison bus
This is it, the apocalypse

whoa-oh

I'm waking up
I feel it in my bones
Enough to make my systems grow

Welcome to the new age
To the new age
Welcome to the new age
To the new age

ohohohohohohohoh

radioactive
Radioactive

ohohohohohohohoh

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Radioactive

All systems go
Sun hasn't died
Deep in my bones
Straight from inside

I'm waking up
I feel it in my bones
Enough to make my systems grow

Welcome to the new age
To the new age
Welcome to the new age
To the new age

ohohohohohohohoh

radioactive
Radioactive

ohohohohohohohohoh





radioactive
Radioactive

Overall Meaning

Nicole Andersson's "Radioactive" is a song that describes the end of the world and the dawn of a new era. The song starts with the line "I'm waking up to ash and dust," which establishes the sense of destruction and ruin that permeates the entire track. The character in the song wipes her brow and swears, clearly suggesting that she is working hard to build something new amidst the chaos. The line "I'm breathing in the chemicals" is an obvious nod to the toxic environment the character is facing. The chorus is a declaration of the character's readiness to embrace the new age, with the repeated refrain "Welcome to the new age." The repetition of this line helps to reinforce the idea that the character is shifting from one era to the next, and is ready to embrace what is to come.


The song's lyrics also explore the idea of revolution, with the character raising a flag and donning her clothes in order to fit in. This suggests that the character is part of a movement, and that she is actively working to create change. The lines "We're painted red to fit right in" suggest that the character is part of a larger group of people who are all working towards a common goal. The prison bus line is a nod to the idea that society is oppressive and that the character is only able to break free through challenging the status quo.


Overall, "Radioactive" is a song that explores ideas of destruction, rebirth, and revolution. It is a powerful anthem that encourages listeners to embrace change and work towards a brighter future.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm waking up to ash and dust
I'm starting to see the destruction and chaos around me


I wipe my brow and sweat my rust
I'm trying to clean up and improve myself


I'm breathing in the chemicals
I'm inhaling the toxins and pollution in the air


I'm breaking in and shaping up
I'm trying to gain entrance and improve myself


Then checking out on the prison bus
I'm trying to escape the destructive world I'm living in


This is it the apocalypse
This is the end of the world as we know it


I'm waking up
I'm becoming aware of the world around me


I feel it in my bones
I sense deep within myself that a change is coming


Enough to make my systems grow
This change will help me improve and grow


Welcome to the new age
We're entering a new era filled with change and upheaval


To the new age
The world as we know it is gone, and we must adapt to the new reality


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The world is filled with danger and toxicity


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This toxicity is spreading and affecting everything


I raise my flag and don my clothes
I'm making a stand and preparing for the change


It's a revolution I suppose
This change is going to be revolutionary and dramatic


We're painted red to fit right in
We're being forced to conform to this new dangerous world


All systems go
Everything is happening fast and without hesitation


Sun hasn't died
The world still continues despite the chaos and destruction


Deep in my bones
I'm feeling this change deep within my being


Straight from inside
This change is coming from within myself




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Chenrich forever

You will be a star one day😁 keep singing girl👍

RoseBookFan#7

Powerful voice my vocal friend 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😉😉😉🎶🎤🎶🎤

Emily K

That's perfect ❤️❤️😍 I really had to cry You have such a nice voice. You are the best singer. That's so beautiful, so good and just wonderful ❤️💫😍❤️💫😍

Beata Hamberg

Ryser... Du sjunger så himla fantastiskt!!!!

Sash Boing

Really nice :)

my little makeup world

Älskar din röst, den är sjukt bra

Sara Persson

Du gör alltid din version bättre än originalet!

Nicole Andersson

Åh tack så mycket vad glad jag blir!!

Hedda Lilja

Sök till melodifestivalen nästa år du har en sån underbar röst! Började gråta första gången jag hörde dig. 

Lina Lill

Idol NUUUU!!!❤❤❤❤❤ Du är jäääätte duktig på att sjunga❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

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