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.
Waterfalls
Radical Something Lyrics
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I can fight it off
All this energy coming my way
It's dripping off
Sweatin' waterfalls
Just tryin' to make it through somehow some way
Just let the beat breathe,
Let the beat breathe
Educate set us straight
Hope that our fear doesn't escalate
With the macro to micro, micro to macro
Where did my life go, where did my laugh go
22 years, and I'm locked in this battle
Fueled by the cheers and my peers that react well
Moons have passed, days have gone
It all started with the words of my songs
Up all night, no chance to dream
New kid life, so glad I'm past those things
Hard work never likes a partner
My money doesn't grow on the trees I'm not a god damn gardener
I can fight it off
I can fight it off
All this energy coming my way
It's dripping off
Sweatin' waterfalls
Just tryin' to make it through somehow some way
Just let the beat breathe,
Let the beat breathe
Made it through paid some dues
Nothing but our age to lose
So we break the rules
Never let the hate infuse
Only gunna state the truth so it's familiar
Sun-rock the concept
Bet you love our vibe
And you haven't even heard a song yet
Keep rocking I gotta keep talking
I'm locked in, and tossed out my options
Power, money, respect, they all they collect
In a forest of evil that I'll never get lost in
From the west to Boston
Every single city that we've got to stop in
If your there feeling blue and your days all rotten
Well we are too, but we got this
I can fight it off
I can fight it off
All this energy coming my way
It's dripping off
Sweatin' waterfalls
Just tryin' to make it through somehow some way
Just let the beat breathe,
Let the beat breathe
The song Waterfalls by Radical Something touches on themes of perseverance, overcoming obstacles, and staying true to oneself. The chorus, "I can fight it off, all this energy coming my way, it's dripping off, sweatin' waterfalls, just tryin' to make it through somehow some way," speaks to the struggles that the artists face in their pursuit of success. They acknowledge the difficulties that come with chasing their dreams, but assert their determination to keep pushing forward despite the obstacles.
The verses delve deeper into the challenges that the artists face, referencing the pressure to succeed and the fear of failure. The line "22 years, and I'm locked in this battle, fueled by the cheers and my peers that react well" suggests that the artists feel a sense of urgency to make it in the music industry, driven in part by the validation they receive from their peers. Yet, they also recognize the importance of staying grounded and true to themselves: "Only gunna state the truth so it's familiar."
Overall, Waterfalls is a powerful and inspiring song that encourages listeners to persevere in the face of adversity and stay true to themselves in the pursuit of their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
I can fight it off
I have the strength to resist the negative energy coming my way
I can fight it off
I have the strength to resist the negative energy coming my way
All this energy coming my way
There is a lot of negativity surrounding me
It's dripping off
The negativity is impacting me physically
Sweatin' waterfalls
The physical impact of the negativity is so great that I am sweating profusely
Just tryin' to make it through somehow some way
I am struggling to overcome the negativity and make it through this difficult time
Just let the beat breathe,
Take a moment to relax and enjoy the music
Let the beat breathe
Take a moment to relax and enjoy the music
Educate set us straight
Being educated will help us navigate through life
Hope that our fear doesn't escalate
I hope that we don't let our fear take over and make things worse
With the macro to micro, micro to macro
Looking at things from a macro (big picture) and micro (detail-oriented) perspective
Where did my life go, where did my laugh go
Reflecting on where my life has gone and how I have lost my joy
22 years, and I'm locked in this battle
I have been struggling for 22 years
Fueled by the cheers and my peers that react well
I am motivated by the positive feedback I receive from my friends and peers
Moons have passed, days have gone
Time has passed quickly
It all started with the words of my songs
My career started with my music
Up all night, no chance to dream
Working hard and sacrificing sleep to achieve my goals
New kid life, so glad I'm past those things
Reflecting on my past and feeling grateful to be in a better place now
Hard work never likes a partner
Success is solely dependent on hard work, not partnerships
My money doesn't grow on the trees I'm not a god damn gardener
Money is not easy to come by and requires hard work
Made it through paid some dues
I have overcome obstacles and worked hard to get where I am now
Nothing but our age to lose
We have nothing to lose but our youth
So we break the rules
We are willing to take risks and do things differently
Never let the hate infuse
We refuse to let negativity and hate control us
Only gunna state the truth so it's familiar
We will only speak the truth to make it more familiar and understandable
Sun-rock the concept
Our music is a blend of reggae and rock
Bet you love our vibe
We are confident that our music will resonate with people
And you haven't even heard a song yet
We believe our music will speak for itself
Keep rocking I gotta keep talking
We will continue to make music and share our message
I'm locked in, and tossed out my options
I am committed to making music and have sacrificed other options
Power, money, respect, they all they collect
People often pursue power, money, and respect above all else
In a forest of evil that I'll never get lost in
We will not let the negative aspects of the music industry control us
From the west to Boston
We have traveled and performed all over the United States
Every single city that we've got to stop in
We have performed in many cities throughout the U.S.
If your there feeling blue and your days all rotten
If you're feeling down and having a tough time
Well we are too, but we got this
We understand how you feel but believe that we can overcome it together
Contributed by Claire I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Zach Shackford
Love this group. These two guys collab so well together.
Raul Perez
Love this song!!!
Whittney Kay
I love everything about these guyssssss
SwissDHD
Phenomenal song
FERNANDO LEITE
Congrats from Brazil! you are awesome!
MrYankeesHeat
this bumps so hard
Tink!
Her sound is fabulous
lauren brady
favorite song on the ep
ForeverMeself
You guys shouldput itup on Amazon too!
blueshockey47
#nosweat costs $6 on the Android market...but I still bought it. Stop by St. Louis sometime soon, your pretty popular with alot of my school already. Keep it up guys.