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.
Say Yes
Radical Something Lyrics
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Cuz I'm on the run,
Lemme tell you where I'm from
Where hyphy's made, golden gates
40-water (ooooh)
And Mac Dre
Throw a hoodie on and come with me
Burn it all down with the gasoline
Hey indie girl you got a kiss for me?
Snapshots
They caught us on camera
Say cheese for the picture
She was from Alabama
Red Lights
We tripped the alarm and now its 5...4...3...2...1
We were breakin' all kinds of laws
We were bouncin' off the walls
The times that we had were the best
We can do it one more time
Be my partner in crime
Don't tell me no
Say Yes
Are you radical?
Say Yes
If you're radical
Say Yes
Hey yo, Polaroid '88
Supersonic laser-raves
Subatomic major bass
Man those were the crazy days
Dancin' to your favorite song
Shake it like a pollywog
Freakin like a dirty dog
Nerdy girls, I love em all
Snapshots
We're goin' bananas
Say cheese for the pictures
Girls are flashing the cameras
Red Lights
We run 'em at random
Middle finger to the man because you know we can't stand 'em
We were breakin' all kinds of laws
We were bouncin' off the walls
The times that we had were the best
We can do it one more time
Be my partner in crime
Don't tell me no
Say Yes
Are you radical?
Say Yes
If you're radical
Say Yes
We were breakin' all kinds of laws
We can do it one more time
We can do it, we can do it, we can do it
Yeah, yeah, yeah
We were breakin' all kinds of laws
We were bouncin' off the walls
The times that we had were the best
We can do it one more time
Be my partner in crime
Don't tell me no
Say Yes
Are you radical?
Say Yes
Just say yes
If you're radical
The lyrics to Radical Something's song "Say Yes" describe the excitement and rebellion of youth, as the singer reminisces about their past experiences breaking rules and having fun. The song begins with the lyrics "They cant hold me down, Cuz I'm on the run." This sets the tone for the rest of the song, and the lyrics that follow paint a picture of a carefree and rebellious lifestyle. The line "Where hyphy's made, golden gates, 40-water (ooooh), And Mac Dre" refers to the hyphy movement, a style of rap music and dance that originated in the San Francisco Bay Area in the early 2000s. 40-water and Mac Dre were both influential figures in the hyphy scene, and the reference to "golden gates" likely refers to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
The second verse of the song describes more experiences of rebellion, like "breakin' all kinds of laws" and "runnin' red lights." The singer's tone is playful and carefree, as they reminisce about the "crazy days" of their youth. The bridge of the song includes the lines "We can do it one more time, Be my partner in crime, Don't tell me no, Say Yes." This reflects the overall message of the song: to embrace life, take risks, and always say "yes" to new experiences.
Overall, "Say Yes" is a song about youthful rebellion and the excitement of breaking rules without worrying about consequences. Its lyrics encourage listeners to embrace their own radical side and take risks in life.
Line by Line Meaning
They cant hold me down
I am unstoppable
Cuz I'm on the run,
I am constantly moving forward
Lemme tell you where I'm from
I come from a place where music and culture are intertwined
Where hyphy's made, golden gates
Where the hyphy music and the Golden Gate Bridge symbolize the Bay Area
40-water (ooooh)
A shoutout to rapper E-40
And Mac Dre
A shoutout to rapper Mac Dre
Throw a hoodie on and come with me
Let's blend in and explore the city
Burn it all down with the gasoline
Let's escape from conformity and embrace our wild side
We're goin indie girl making history
We're aiming to make a name for ourselves in music on our own terms
Hey indie girl you got a kiss for me?
Flirtatious comment directed towards said indie girl
Snapshots
Memories captured in time
They caught us on camera
We were caught in the act
Say cheese for the picture
Smile for the camera
She was from Alabama
Reference to a past encounter with a girl from Alabama
Red Lights
A warning that the party is about to get busted
We tripped the alarm and now its 5...4...3...2...1
Countdown to inevitable consequences due to reckless behavior
We were breakin' all kinds of laws
We were not afraid to challenge the norms and push boundaries
We were bouncin' off the walls
We were living to the fullest, with no regard for what others thought
The times that we had were the best
Those memories were the most cherished and unforgettable
We can do it one more time
We can recapture that same feeling and relive those experiences
Be my partner in crime
Join me on this wild and daring adventure
Don't tell me no
Don't let fear hold us back
Say Yes
Embrace life and all its risks and rewards
Are you radical?
Do you have what it takes to be bold and daring?
Just say yes
Take a leap of faith and go for it
Contributed by Jasmine W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-kd1tq6qd4t
Skill twins
@Hermelu
It's 2019 and I still miss these boys.
@axelgaytan7223
Likewise
@samolarte.
Same
@BagelzAlt
It’s 2020 and I want them to come back what happend?
@Hermelu
stephen duarte big mood
@cnp7777
2020& still listen once in a while🔥
@arthurdelapintiere2801
I was like 13 when I first heard this song, it’s really not popular in my French country. It pops out of nowhere in my head in 2023 and I knew there was « Radical » in the name so I sing it in my head until I remembered the line « we can do it one more time be my partner in crime » and there it is ! Best feeling to re-discover an old song !
@danilojakovljevic7221
The most underrated song of all time 😁
@Spettro-pz3cx
2021 and still listening. Missing these boys