Discography :
- Radford (2000) -
- Sleepwalker (2004) -
- Black Ou… Read Full Bio ↴Discography :
- 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

Don't Stop
Radford Lyrics

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This is the place
That I'm coming from
This is the sadness I've felt all along
Is this the push that I must give myself to get feeling

'Cause suddenly I'm feeling like you wanted something more than this
If you don't stop giving in
You won't know how it feels

But don't stop sleeping in cause you don't know how I feel

God knows that I let you down
This is the wall that you try to shake
And this is my focus that you try to break
Is this the fall that I have to take to know that you care

'Cause suddenly I'm feeling like you wanted something more than this
If you don't stop giving in
You won't know how it feels
But don't stop sleeping in cause you don't know how I feel

God knows that I let you down
'Cause suddenly I'm feeling like you wanted something more than this
I swear you will, I swear you will
If you don't stop giving in

You won't know how it feels
But don't stop sleeping in cause you don't know how it feels
If you don't stop giving in
You won't know how it feels

But don't stop sleeping in cause you don't know how it feels
'Cause I let you down, I let you down

God only knows
God only knows that I
God only knows
God only knows that I
God only knows
God only knows that I

God only knows
God knows that I let you down

Overall Meaning

Radford's song "Don't Stop" is a melancholic, introspective examination of one's own flaws and inadequacies in a relationship. The first lyric of the song, "This is the place that I'm coming from," suggests the singer feels like they are in a negative, downcast state emotionally, and it is from this place that they are trying to express themselves. They go on to describe the sadness they have felt all along, implying that this innate feeling is pervasive and weighs them down, perhaps prohibiting them from being a good partner or friend. The subsequent lyric, "Is this the push that I must give myself to get feeling," could be interpreted as a realization that action is needed for emotional growth to occur, but it may require letting go of a past familiarity that breeds complacency.

The idea of complacency is further developed in the ensuing lines, which alludes to the push and pull within a relationship, and the importance of finding a balance. The soaring melody of the chorus, "But don't stop sleeping in 'cause you don't know how I feel," juxtaposes the melancholic verses and suggests the desire to remain in bed, avoiding the world's struggles. The contrast between wanting to stay in bed and wanting something more than this surfaces in the second verse, which reveals that the singer has a stoic focus that someone is trying to break- could it be their partner? The chorus repeats, emphasizing the need to find equilibrium, but the bridge's inclusion is a plea for forgiveness, recognizing a lack of expectation and needing to do better.

Line by Line Meaning

This is the place
I am starting from this point

That I'm coming from
This is where I'm beginning

This is the sadness I've felt all along
My past has been full of melancholy

Is this the push that I must give myself to get feeling
Perhaps I must motivate myself to start feeling again.

'Cause suddenly I'm feeling like you wanted something more than this
I have a feeling that you desire more than this

If you don't stop giving in
Don't lose your willpower

You won't know how it feels
You won't experience the outcome

But don't stop sleeping in cause you don't know how I feel
Take a break, even though you don't comprehend what I'm experiencing

God knows that I let you down
I'm conscious that I disappointed you

This is the wall that you try to shake
You are attempting to breach this barrier

And this is my focus that you try to break
You are attempting to shatter my resolve

Is this the fall that I have to take to know that you care
Maybe I must fall to feel that you care.

I swear you will, I swear you will
I pledge that you will find it

If you don't stop giving in
Don't relinquish

You won't know how it feels
You won't experience the outcome

But don't stop sleeping in cause you don't know how it feels
Take a break, even though you don't comprehend what I'm experiencing

'Cause suddenly I'm feeling like you wanted something more than this
I have a feeling that you desire more than this

God only knows
Only God knows

God only knows that I
Only God knows that I

God only knows
Only God knows

God only knows that I
Only God knows that I

God only knows
Only God knows

God only knows that I
Only God knows that I

God knows that I let you down
I'm conscious that I disappointed you

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SEAN COMBS, DAVIN VANDERPOOL, ANDRE BROWN, TYRONE JAMES KELSIE, JAMES KOWAN LLOYD, ERIC MC INTOSH

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