- Radford (2000) -
- Sleepwalker (2004) -
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- Radford (2000) -
- Sleepwalker (2004) -
- Black Out The Sun EP (2006) -
Radford is a post-grunge band from Los Angeles, California, United States, whom name is taken from the middle name of lead singer Jonny Mead, who emigrated to Los Angeles from England in 1995. Mead joined up with guitarist Chris Hower and bassist Bobby Stefano, and eventually settled on drummer Kane McGee.
Radford signed to RCA in the fall of 1998 thanks to their demos and concert performances, and released songs on a movie soundtracks : "Closer to Myself" in Clubland and Never Been Kissed, "Fall at Your Feet" in Teaching Mrs. Tingle, "Sweet Summer" in Summer Catch, "Stay" in Scary Movie.
The band's self-titled debut album was finally released in the spring of 2000, featuring "How does it feel?", "Fly", "Don't Stop", "Closer to Myself"...
Their wonderful sophomore effort, Sleepwalker, was released in 2004 with new bassist (Ric Markman) and drummer (Josh Freese). Stand-out tracks are "Fake a smile", "Therapy (i don't need you)", "Dead Heart" and "Anything".
In 2006 Radford released a brand new EP : Black Out The Sun EP. The new line-up consists of founding member Jonny Mead, Sean Woolstenhulme on guitars (The Calling, Lifehouse), Kane McGee back on drums, and Soloman Snyder on bass. Highlights : "Stay With Me", "My Words", "Now it's over"...
Websites :
http://www.myspace.com/radfordband
http://www.radfordmusic.net/main.html
Closer To Myself
Radford Lyrics
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Hope it waits for me, will it wait for me
This is something I can't take
Something I can't take
Following me
Inside my head
I'm closer to myself than I ever felt
Blood is trickling away
Won't slow down for me
Won't slow down for me
This is something I don't need
Something I can't take
Following me
Inside my head
I'm closer to myself than I ever felt
Closer to myself than I ever felt
I've wasted, wasted, wasted my whole life
I'm closer to myself than I felt
Always left behind
It's something I don't mind
If I focus on the road (repeat)
I'm closer to myself than I ever felt
Closer to myself than I ever felt
I've wasted, wasted, wasted my whole life
I'm closer to myself than I felt
And I can't believe in you
And I can't believe in you
And I can't believe in you
And I can't believe in you
The song "Closer To Myself" by Radford touches upon themes such as hope, self-discovery, and disappointment. The opening stanza talks about hope being something that's killing the singer, suggesting that the hope the singer holds onto may actually be hindering their personal growth. The line "hope it waits for me, will it wait for me" illustrates how the singer is unsure if hope is on their side or not, making them feel like they're in a limbo. This notion is further emphasized in the repeated line "something I can't take".
In the following stanza, the singer talks about being followed by something inside his head. However, they also realize that they are closer to themselves than they ever felt before, hinting at a journey of self-discovery. The line "blood is trickling away, won't slow down for me" refers to the passing of time, and how the singer is struggling to keep up with it. Once again, the line "something I don't need, something I can't take" comes up, suggesting that the singer is trying to let go of certain things in their life, but they can't seem to fully do so.
In the chorus, the singer talks about how they've wasted their whole life, but now they are closer to themselves than ever before. The line "always left behind" suggests that the singer has been feeling behind in life, but they're now in a position where they can focus on moving forward. The last stanza repeats the line "and I can't believe in you" multiple times, possibly talking about a past relationship that the singer can no longer put faith in.
In summary, "Closer To Myself" is a sincere and melancholic song that touches upon themes of hope, self-discovery, and battling one's inner demons.
Line by Line Meaning
Hope, the hope is killing me
The feeling of hope is causing me extreme emotional pain and distress
Hope it waits for me, will it wait for me
I am unsure if the feeling of hope will remain present in me in the future
This is something I can't take
The situation or circumstance is unbearable for me
Following me
The issue or trauma is constantly on my mind and affects me everywhere I go
Inside my head
The issue or trauma is deeply rooted in my psyche and affects my thoughts and emotions
I'm closer to myself than I ever felt
Despite the hardship, I am becoming more aware of my true self and discovering my inner strength
Blood is trickling away
I am losing energy or life force due to the stress and trauma
Won't slow down for me
The pace of life or the world around me does not accommodate my personal struggles and difficulties
This is something I don't need
The situation or circumstance is becoming detrimental or harmful to my wellbeing
I've wasted, wasted, wasted my whole life
I regret not having dealt with this issue earlier and feel like I have lost a significant amount of time
Always left behind
I feel like I am missing out or falling behind in life due to the struggle
It's something I don't mind
Despite the difficulty, I am willing to face the challenge and embrace the struggle in order to grow and learn
If I focus on the road (repeat)
By staying determined and focused on moving forward, I can overcome the obstacle and grow as a person
And I can't believe in you
I have lost faith in someone or something that I used to believe in or rely on
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DavidUK96
Hope, the hope is killing me
Hope it waits for me, will it wait for me
This is something I can't take
Something I can't take
Following me
Inside my head
I'm closer to myself than I ever felt
Closer to myself than I ever felt
Blood is trickling away
Won't slow down for me
Won't slow down for me
This is something I don't need
Something I can't take
Following me
Inside my head
I'm closer to myself than I ever felt
Closer to myself than I ever felt
I've wasted, wasted, wasted my whole life
I'm closer to myself than I felt
Always left behind
It's something I don't mind
If I focus on the road (repeat)
I'm closer to myself than I ever felt
Closer to myself than I ever felt
I've wasted, wasted, wasted my whole life
I'm closer to myself than I felt
And I can't believe in you
And I can't believe in y
Aaron Freeze
I saw these guys 14 years ago with Stroke 9 & Vertical Horizon.AWESOME Show.Great Band
Sarah Cox
Wish there were more songs from their debut. It's not available on itunes. To this day one of my favorite albums EVER.
Sarah Chapman
Ah my youthful alt rock.
Darwinek
Thank you very much for uploading! ;)
matt radford
niiiice
great sound
penoyer79
that band picture is Radford... reformed for the '06 Black Out The Sun EP... (singer and drummer the only holdovers...)
penoyer79
radford is not more popular because they got screwed by their record company - twice.
americasfinestcity
wrong band picture