In February 2012 the trio's debut EP No Sweat reached #6 on the iTunes overall Albums Chart and #33 on Billboard's Independent Albums Chart selling over 11,000 EP's and over 20,000 singles. In Summer 2012, the band released 13 free singles as part of their Summer Of Rad weekly release series, generating over 500,000 downloads and millions of online streams.
Radical Something is preparing to release a full-length album in late Summer 2013. In the weeks leading up to the album release, the Cali-natives will bring their SUMMER OF LOVE tour to Boston, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. The major-city tour will be the first opportunity for fans to hear many of the new songs from the upcoming album.
Since March 2012, Radical Something has headlined over 60 shows throughout the U.S. in addition to supporting shows with Slightly Stoopid, SOJA, Gramatik, Sammy Adams, Asher Roth and more.
Radio
Radical Something Lyrics
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Riding with my windows down
I can't complain, cuz life is good
But man I wish I was on the Radio
I wish I was on the Radio
I wish I was on the Radio
I said I'm leanin out the window
Rollin down the PCH about to lull myself to sleep
Because the road is so smooth
Were hoping one day that you'll be hearing us
Top spot on your favorite show
We'll turn the volume up so we can dance
When our song's on the radio
I'm driving down the coast line
Riding with my windows down
I can't complain, cuz life is good
But man I wish I was on the Radio
I wish I was on the Radio
I wish I was on the Radio
Welcome to summer time
Go to work another time
Well blast the music out as we cruise
Thinking damn man
Wouldn't it be sweet if the station was playing our tunes
I know that one day you'll be hearing us
Top spot on your favorite show
We'll turn the volume up so we can dance
When our songs on the radio
I'm driving down the coast line
Riding with my windows down
I can't complain, cuz life is good
But man I wish I was on the Radio
I wish I was on the Radio
I wish I was on the Radio
We're driving and were never lookin back
When we listen to the Radio
I'm driving down the coast line
Riding with my windows down
I can't complain, cuz life is good
But man I wish I was on the Radio
I wish I was on the Radio
I wish I was on the Radio
Said I would do anything
To be on the radio
I wish I wish I wish
One day One Day one day
One day One Day one day
The song "Radio" by Radical Something is about the desire of the artists to hear their songs played on the radio. The first verse describes the singer driving down the coast, enjoying life but still wishing to hear their music being played over the airwaves. They long for their music to be heard by more people and dream of being on the radio. The second verse emphasizes this longing even more, with the artist leaning out of the window and taking in the blue colors of the ocean and sky, while hoping that one day their music will occupy the top spot on a listener's favorite radio show.
Throughout the song, the chorus repeats the lyrics "I wish I was on the Radio" multiple times, emphasizing the desire and longing of the artists to hear their music being played on the radio. The final verse states that the artists are driving with no intention of looking back, indicating that they have strong determination and perseverance to keep producing music, with the hope of one day being heard on the radio.
Overall, the song portrays the struggles of unrecognized talents and their desire to break through the music industry and have their music heard. The lyrics are relatable to many aspiring artists who dream of being discovered and having their music played on the radio.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm driving down the coast line
I am currently driving along the coast
Riding with my windows down
All my car windows are open as I drive
I can't complain, cuz life is good
I have no reason to complain because my life is good
But man I wish I was on the Radio
However, I still wish I had my music played on the radio
I said I'm leanin out the window
I am leaning out of my car window
Watching the ocean meet the sky and mix the colors of blue
As I lean out, I'm admiring how the ocean and sky combine shades of blue
Rollin down the PCH about to lull myself to sleep
I am driving down the Pacific Coast Highway, and its smoothness is making me sleepy
Because the road is so smooth
The road is exceptionally smooth, causing my relaxation
Were hoping one day that you'll be hearing us
We aspire to have our music played for an audience
Top spot on your favorite show
We want our songs to be played in the top spot on people's favorite radio shows
We'll turn the volume up so we can dance
If it happens, we'll turn up the radio and dance along to our tune
When our song's on the radio
Our specific song is being played on the radio
Welcome to summer time
The season of summer has welcomed us
Go to work another time
Work is not our concern at the moment
Well blast the music out as we cruise
We will play our music as we drive around
Thinking damn man
We are thinking deeply
Wouldn't it be sweet if the station was playing our tunes
It would be nice if we heard our music played on the radio station we are listening to
I know that one day you'll be hearing us
We are optimistic that one day, someone will hear our music on the radio
We're driving and were never lookin back
We are presently driving and have no intention of going back
When we listen to the Radio
We listen to the radio while driving around
Said I would do anything
I declared that I could do anything to get my music on the radio
To be on the radio
I desire to have my music played on the radio
I wish I wish I wish
I hope that it will happen
One day One Day one day
I am confident that one day it will happen
One day One Day one day
I am very optimistic that my music will be on the radio someday
Contributed by Andrew B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jonathan Holmes
how you guys haven't had more attention is unreal! keep it up! WORLD DOMINATION!
DJM FILMS
Love this song truly amazing
One80HD
I wish they were on the radio!
Pukitero
Your music makes me smile, please follow well. Trying to come to Spain to do a concert
Korie McDonald
come to boston, we'll put you on the radio! <3 love you guys!
Anthony Farris
i love that ukulele in the backround! <3
Deere Kumphaitoon
love this song !!
pls comeback
Martin Zimmermann
u are amazing! greetings from chile.
Michele
this song is prime
maquitaa
lLOVE THESE GUYS!!