In the spring of 2006 “Waiting on Love” the band’s most progressive album yet was released. “Waiting on Love” features crowd favorite “Beautiful” and the band’s ode to touring “Long Way Home.” Since the release, the band has been touring extensively and anticipates a busy tour schedule for 2007.
Since the band’s inception, they have released five independent albums and one major label release, with sales topping 35,000 units combined. A few notes of accomplishment, after the release of their independent album, “Self-Titled,” the band was named one of the Top 20 Impacting New Artists by Progressive Airplay Journal. Their major label debut “One More Last Time” was produced by Kevin Lively (Rage Against the Machine, Stone Temple Pilots) and also spawned a radio favorite, “She.” The band’s EP “Summer Fade” produced three radio singles that each hit #1 on radio charts across the country, including a #10 charting on the national R&R chart.
Radial Angel is known for their impressive live performances. Once stated of the band, “They are a must-see if you love the live music experience.” Over the years they have played in front of over 90,000 people. Having been on a nationwide “Acquire the Fire” arena tour as well as keeping their own touring schedule, Radial Angel is a hard-working band by anyone’s standards. The band has also performed at almost every major festival in the United States.
No matter which album you’re talking about, though, one thing always remains the same. The fact is that when you hear Radial Angel for the first time you will notice the band’s intelligent and emotional approach to their sound. For the band, being real is important. “Our lyrics are usually very personal and generally deal with things that have happened to me, us as a band, or someone we know. Our hope, though, is that people will relate to them on some level and that that will bring some kind of emotional attachment for the listener,” says vocalist Jared Taber, the band’s chief lyricist. And, while many bands are content to simply entertain their audience, Radial Angel would rather align themselves with artists who desire to change their world for the better. “We definitely want to make an impact on the world. We feel more like artists than entertainers in that respect,” says bassist Eddie Jones.
An independent band for most of their existence, Radial Angel has seen what life is like as a successful independent band and likewise they have seen what life is like as a major label artist. Through the good and the bad the band has remained true to not only who they are as individuals, but also to what Radial Angel is as a band. Radial Angel has the passion of “Sixteen Stone” era Bush, the soaring vocal melodies that took bands like U2 and Coldplay straight to the top of the charts, and the intelligent and emotional approach that sets them apart from many of their counterparts. Simply put, Radial Angel is a band well worth your attention.
Long Way Home
Radial Angel Lyrics
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I believe that there's too much
When I fall down flat on my face
I'll cry to the world (i'm strong enough with you)
Do you think you'll come help for me
I close up my world inside
I see tears in your eyes
I still run in the brave
Where ever you are
I am with you
Do you think it will be alright
If I could just stay home tonight
'cause I'm tired of these lies
Whatever happened to me
Now I'm back on the floor
A thousand miles ahead of me
This is where I call my home
For the past two and half long years
Its back on the pavement
I'm looking out this window
I miss your face and I miss my heart
Right here
Where ever you are
I am with you
Do you think it will be alright
If I could just stay home tonight
'cause I'm tired of this life
Whatever happened to me
I'm thinking about this again
A thousand miles away
You'll think you me when
Where ever you are
I am with you
Do you think it will be alright
If I could just stay home tonight
'cause I'm tired of this life
Do you think it will be alright
If I could just stay home tonight
'cause I'm tired of these lies
Whatever happened to me
I think about this again
A thousand miles away
I think about this again
Whatever happened to me
Whatever happened to me
The lyrics of Radial Angel's song Long Way Home are introspective and emotional, exploring themes of faith, struggle, and the pain of distance. The song starts with the singer affirming that they believe in something beyond themselves, something transcendent that gives them hope even in the darkest moments. However, they also acknowledge that sometimes life can be overwhelming, and they may fall flat on their face. In these moments, they turn to the world for help, but the only real source of strength they find is their connection to another person, whom they address directly in the chorus: "Wherever you are, I am with you."
The second verse of the song continues to explore the theme of distance and longing. The singer says that they've been away from home for two and a half years, and as they look out the window, they miss the person they're addressing. The lyrics convey a sense of homesickness and nostalgia, but also a sense of determination and resolve -- the singer has been on this long journey for a while, and they're not about to give up now.
The final chorus of the song repeats the refrain of "Wherever you are, I am with you," emphasizing once again the power of connection and love to sustain us through difficult times. The song ends on a note of ambiguity -- "Whatever happened to me" -- leaving the listener to ponder the various emotions and experiences that might have led the singer to this point.
Line by Line Meaning
I believe in something more
I have faith that there is something beyond what we can see or understand
I believe that there's too much
There is too much pain and suffering in this world
When I fall down flat on my face
When I am at my lowest point, completely broken
I'll cry to the world (i'm strong enough with you)
I will reach out and ask for help, because with someone by my side I can be strong enough to face anything the world throws at me
Do you think you'll come help for me
I am asking someone for help and support
I close up my world inside
I shut out the world and hide my true feelings and emotions
I see tears in your eyes
I can see that you are hurting too
I still run in the brave
I continue to be brave and strong, even in the face of adversity
Where ever you are
No matter where you are in the world
I am with you
I am by your side, supporting you in any way I can
Do you think it will be alright
Do you believe that everything will work out in the end?
If I could just stay home tonight
If I could just take a break from everything and stay in the safety of my own home
'cause I'm tired of these lies
Because I am exhausted from all the deception and falsehoods in my life
Whatever happened to me
I am questioning how I got to this point in my life
Now I'm back on the floor
I am back where I started, completely defeated and broken
A thousand miles ahead of me
I have a long journey ahead of me, full of challenges and obstacles
This is where I call my home
This place, where I am now, has become familiar and even comfortable to me
For the past two and half long years
I have been in this place for an extended period of time, and it has been a difficult and trying experience
Its back on the pavement
I am back to the reality of life, and it is harsh and unforgiving
I'm looking out this window
I am looking at the world outside, wondering what the future holds
I miss your face and I miss my heart
I miss the people and things that bring me happiness and joy, and I feel like a part of me is missing
I'm thinking about this again
I am going over these thoughts and feelings once more
A thousand miles away
Physically or emotionally, I am far from where I want to be
Whatever happened to me
I am still trying to figure out how I ended up in this place, and what I can do to change it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STUART CRICHTON, GEOFFREY WILLIAMS, ROB DAVIES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pwp5741
This became my wife and I song years again and here we are celebrating our 15th anniversary!
@pepemeza10
Loved this song and always will
@idm4christ
Why hasn't radial got more radio play. I've listen to them a long time
@FoxieShay
idm4christ Amennnn!