Radioactive
Pentatonix ft. 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 & Lindsey Stirling's song "Radioactive Cover" talk about a post-apocalyptic world that is ridden with ash, dust, and chemicals, as the singer wakes up to this new reality. He feels a sense of unease and tries to adapt to this new environment, breaking in and shaping up. Then, he decides to check out on the prison bus, which could suggest that he is trying to escape from the current state of the world. The chorus emphasizes the feelings of being radioactive and waking up to a new age, suggesting that the apocalypse has caused a significant change in the world.
The second and third verses repeat the same ideas, but the singer emphasizes the feeling of "waking up." He feels the apocalypse in his bones, and it is enough to make his systems blow. The last verse talks about all systems going, suggesting that the singer is adapting to the new world and that he is still alive. The song finishes with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the theme of waking up to a new age and the feeling of being radioactive.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm waking up to ash and dust,
I am starting my day in a world of ruin and devastation.
I wipe my brow and I sweat my rust,
I am showing signs of wear and tear due to prolonged exposure to this hazardous environment.
I'm breathing in, the chemicals.
I am inhaling hazardous chemicals that are present in the air.
I'm breaking in, shaping up, then checking out on the prison bus.
I am trying to improve myself and escape from this oppressive reality.
This is it, the apocalypse, woah.
This is the end of the world as we know it.
I'm waking up, I feel it in my bones
I am sensing that something momentous is about to happen.
(Enough) to make my systems blow
The impact will be great enough to cause a catastrophic failure.
Welcome to the new age, to the new age.
We are living in a new era, with new challenges and opportunities.
Woah, woah, I'm radioactive, radioactive.
I am tainted by this toxic environment, and may have become dangerous myself.
All systems go, sun hasn't died.
Despite the destruction and chaos, life continues, and there is still hope.
Deep in my bones, straight from inside.
I can sense this hope and strength within myself, despite the difficulties.
I'm waking up, I'm waking up, I'm waking up
I am more alert and awake than ever before.
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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@rizaan4786
IS NO ONE GOING TO TALK ABOUT HOW THAT GUY IS BEATBOXING WHILE PLAYING THE CELLO???????
@ernieyusoon8170
Yep, and the cellist/beatboxer is Kevin. He's usually the group's beatboxer, but I guess he decided to turn it up a notch.
@villagerhelicopter2562
Joanne Amarisa It’s amazzzing
@cday9206
Didn’t even realize till I saw this comment 🤣🤣🤣
@symphonystudios5900
Lol
@dareloh7300
Joanne Amarisa agreed
@46dhill
I’m 74 and I’m absolutely in awe of the depth of talent of every member of this group. In all my years no other group has impressed me like this one. Every single one of the artists that make this group could stand alone and succeed, but together they bring so much more to the stage !
@drogna3905
I agree. I'm 65 and never come across anything like them. Got my ticket to see them I London next May.
@juliepage7552
Me too! My 63yo friend and I are beyond excited about seeing them in Hammersmith.
@888mrshoe
was at concert in uk when they first came 70 now my nephew and his girlfriend were there same night ,different floor dont realise olden have same tastes