Radioactive
Pentatonix & Lindsey Stirling Lyrics
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Mm-mm-mm-mm
Mm-mm-ah-mm
Mm-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
I'm waking up to ash and dust
I wipe my brow and I sweat my rust
I'm breathing in, the chemicals
Then checking out on the prison bus
This is it, the apocalypse, whoa
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
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, I'm radioactive, radioactive
La-da, la-da, la-da, la-da, la-da, whoa
La-da, la-da, la-da, la-da, la-da, whoa
I'm breaking in (breaking in), shaping up (shaping up)
Then checking out on the prison bus
This is it (this is it, oh), the apocalypse, whoa
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
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, I'm radioactive, radioactive
All systems go, sun hasn't died
Deep in my bones, straight from inside
I'm waking up
Welcome to the new age, to the new age (all systems go)
Welcome to the new age (sun hasn't died)
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
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, I'm radioactive, radioactive
The lyrics to Pentatonix and Lindsey Stirling's song "Radioactive" describe a post-apocalyptic world where the singer is waking up to destruction and despair. The use of phrases such as "ash and dust" and "chemicals" suggest that the world has been destroyed by some environmental disaster or nuclear fallout. The singer is trying to rebuild and reshape their world, and they feel it in their bones that they need to take action to survive. The chorus of the song speaks to the singer’s sense of power and strength, even in the face of overwhelming destruction. As the singer says, “I’m radioactive,” suggesting that they have been imbued with a kind of otherworldly energy that makes them capable of change even in the most dire circumstances. The song invites listeners to question what it takes to survive in a world that has been reduced to rubble and to consider the power of the human spirit to adapt to even the most unimaginable situations.
Overall, the lyrics to "Radioactive" speak to the experiences of those who have lived through disasters, whether natural or man-made. The song is about the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity and the power of hope to carry us through even the darkest of times. The use of strong imagery and metaphors helps to underscore these themes and to make the song's message even more impactful.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm waking up to ash and dust
I'm starting a new day, surrounded by the ruins of what was once beautiful
I wipe my brow and I sweat my rust
I'm wiping the dust off my face and refreshing myself to start again
I'm breathing in, the chemicals
I'm inhaling polluted air made worse by human chemicals
I'm breaking in and shaping up
I'm working hard to improve myself and overcome obstacles to survive
Then checking out on the prison bus
I'm leaving behind the old way of living as if trapped and confined in a prison
This is it, the apocalypse, whoa
This is the moment of reckoning; the end of the world as we know it
I'm waking up, I feel it in my bones
I am acutely aware that something is changing and things will never be the same again
(Enough) to make my systems blow
I am experiencing a powerful burst of energy that could potentially have negative consequences
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Welcome to a time of great change; a brand new age has begun
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, I'm radioactive, radioactive
I am feeling incredibly powerful, unstoppable, alive with energy
La-da, la-da, la-da, la-da, la-da, whoa
A nonsensical refrain that emphasizes the emotional intensity of the song
I'm breaking in (breaking in), shaping up (shaping up)
I'm pushing myself harder than ever before to succeed
All systems go, sun hasn't died
Everything is in place and ready to go, the world is still alive and vibrant
Deep in my bones, straight from inside
I feel a powerful energy flowing through me from within
Welcome to the new age (all systems go)
Welcome to a new era of great productivity and potential - let's get started!
Welcome to the new age (sun hasn't died)
Though things may seem dark, there is still a light shining and hope for the future
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Joshua Francis Mosser, Alexander Junior Grant, Benjamin Arthur Mckee, Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Daniel Wayne Sermon
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It's 2024, let's see how many legends still listen to this masterpiece of music
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Here i am
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Meee
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@jazminepartridge320
Idk which is better........
Beatboxing while playing the cello standing up
OR
Walking/dancing while playing the violin
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Jazmine Partridge BOTH
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Both
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@@mrdor1stan dancing though?