Line-up:<… Read Full Bio ↴Radio Racer is a band directly from San Diego, California.
Line-up:
Nick Dillinger - Vocals & Bass
Johnny Mabie - Guitar
Troy Dillinger - Synthesizer
Dylan DeFatta - Drums
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Radio Racer Lyrics
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Leaving with so much on your mind
And I know that this is hard (just to give it up)
We were the movie stars
Of our favorite movie with the best lines
The ones that we believed
And I, Im gonna finish what we started
Without you
And I, Im gonna finish what we started
I wont miss a beat and I wont miss a rhythm now
Scream. Shout. Let it all out
Youve been choking on your words for too long
And I know that this is hard(just to give it up)
We were the movie stars
Of our favorite movie with the best lines
The ones that we believed
And I, Im gonna finish what we started
Ill live our dream without you
These lyrics portray a sense of loss and resignation as the singer reflects on the fact that someone they had not expected to leave, someone they had shared a close and harmonious relationship with, is now gone. The lyrics suggest the singer's sorrow and pain as they recount the memories of a shared past with this person, who was once a part of their lives but is now gone, leaving them with so much to think about. The singer expresses their recognition of how difficult it is to let go and move on, but they also show their resilience and determination to keep pushing forward.
The lyrics are awash with a sense of nostalgia as the singer remembers happier times and the belief they once shared. Itβs evident that the singer wants to hold onto those memories, but they've also realized that they must find the inner strength to move on alone. The lines βWe were the movie stars, Of our favorite movie with the best lines The ones that we believedβ show how their relationship was both special and idealized, how they believed it would never end. The singer is now forced to confront the reality that they can no longer live in that idealized world.
In the chorus, the singer makes a statement about their determination to carry on from what they once had. The lyrics βAnd I, I'm gonna finish what we startedβ suggest that they will continue with their dreams and aspirations, despite the absence of their once close companion. The idea of βliving the moments without youβ supports this notion of the singer taking control of their own life, not allowing their emotions to hold them back.
Line by Line Meaning
Who ever knew youd be the one whos leaving
You leaving is unexpected
Leaving with so much on your mind
You are leaving with a heavy heart
And I know that this is hard (just to give it up)
It's tough for you to let go
We were the movie stars
In our relationship, we were the center of attention
Of our favorite movie with the best lines
In our relationship, we had the best moments
The ones that we believed
We trusted in our relationship
And I, Im gonna finish what we started
I will complete what we created
Ill write the words and live the moments
I will continue making memories without you
Without you
I will move on
And I, Im gonna finish what we started
I will not let our bond perish
I wont miss a beat and I wont miss a rhythm now
I will not falter even without you here
Scream. Shout. Let it all out
Express yourself fully and freely
Youve been choking on your words for too long
You've been holding back for too long
Ill live our dream without you
I will make our shared aspirations a reality without you
Contributed by Kaylee E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Andr3wco7
I know potential when I see it. This band could've been a BIG HIT!
Kaylynn π
I'm with the last two. I miss this band like no other. There will never be another SD band like them. But bands come and go. Nothing gold can stay...at least we have our memories.
KaytotheJay
i miss this band so fucking much :(
absofsteal89
I first saw Radio Racer March 23rd, 2008 and Nick was wearing that same shirt. True story.
MikelWJ
Ghaaa they need to get back together!!
Kaylynn π
I don't doubt that he was wearing the same shirt. For the longest time I don't think they changed clothes going from show to show haha. Nifffffty little video there though. I'm sad to see a legend "die" so to speak but people have to part and go their own ways at some point in life. I'm just glad I got to make the most of the past few years with the boys<3
quadformula
Haha I go to school with Troy. See him everyday :D We're buddies. I have videos of him play accordian on my page.
Kaylynn π
@anakntn07 They played their last show last June. They didn't release any statements. All the members have gone their own ways. Nick I believe is in LA and Johnny is down at San Diego State. The other two are busy with school as well. I'm not sure why they "broke up" though. Maybe everyone just wanted to go do their own thing. I'm sad they aren't together anymore. I had a lot of great memories with those guys and they could have really gone somewhere, but things happen. I still love them<3
absofsteal89
Aaaaaaand now I need to be careful about what I post here on out since I know Nick creeps the comments. :]
anakntn07
@MissSoCalovesyou where did they write the official statement, they are srsly over? i mean i really like them a lot, i have all their songs but i never saw a statement of this ending i just stopped having news from them and new songs....