With their dad, Matt Radke, as their manager, they have since played with the likes of The Offspring, Local H, The Damned, Jack White, Black Joe Lewis, and Titus Andronicus and performed at festivals like SXSW, Riot Fest, Afropunk, the U.K.’s Download Festival and Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
They have released two EPs since their inception: 2012’s Cat & Mouse with Adrian Grenier’s Wreckroom Records and 2013’s Devil Fruit on Little Man Records. The band worked with Ross Orton (Arctic Monkeys, Drenge) to release their latest single, "Feed My Brain" and the team released their debut LP Dark Black Makeup in August 2015 the music video for their song "Glore" was featured as the ending for the episode "Shapes" of Off the Air (TV series) on Adult Swim.
Their debut album was rereleased in 2016 under a new name, 'Delicious Rock Noise' and featuring two bonus tracks.
STAINS
Radkey Lyrics
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I go
Insane I don′t wanna be
They say you better keep your mouth shut
I Don't
But there′s only one of me
I'm having trouble trying to find out what to say I'm
Insane but I′m not a slave
I see the stains on the carpet
I go!
Insane I don′t wanna be
They say you better keep your mouth shut
I Don't!
But there′s only one of me
I'm having trouble trying to find out what to say I′m
Insane but I'm not a slave
They′d like for you to sit down and to mask it
Lose sight of the enemy
Another prayer for the basket pass it
Pass it down right over to me
They try to keep us all on lockdown
Bust out!
Fight against inhumanity
I see the stains on the carpet
I go!
Insane I don't wanna be
They say you better keep your mouth shut
I Don't!
But there′s only one of me
I′m having trouble trying to find out what to say I'm
Insane but I′m not a slave
Oh
I don't wanna be
I see the stains on the carpet
I go!
Insane I don′t wanna be
They say you better keep your mouth shut
I Don't!
But there′s only one of me
I'm having trouble trying to find out what to say I'm
Insane but I′m not a slave
The song "Stains" by Radkey seems to be about feeling trapped and suffocated in a situation, and wanting to break free but not knowing how to. The repeated line "I see the stains on the carpet, I go insane I don't wanna be" could be a metaphor for constantly being reminded of past mistakes or regrets and feeling like they are holding the singer back. The line "but there's only one of me" could be interpreted as a call for individuality and uniqueness, feeling like they are being pressured to conform and stay quiet. The lines "they'd like for you to sit down and to mask it, lose sight of the enemy" could represent society's desire for everyone to ignore the issues and problems that exist and stay complacent, while the singer wants to fight against them.
The chorus of the song is a declaration that the singer is not going to let themselves be controlled or silenced, even if it makes them seem crazy or unpredictable. The line "I'm having trouble trying to find out what to say, I'm insane but I'm not a slave" could mean that even though the singer is struggling to articulate their thoughts and feelings, they are determined to resist being manipulated.
Overall, "Stains" is a powerful song about standing up for oneself and remaining true to one's beliefs and individuality, even in the face of societal pressure to conform.
Line by Line Meaning
I see the stains on the carpet
I notice the marks left on the floor
I go!
It triggers a strong reaction within me
Insane I don′t wanna be
I don't want to feel mentally unstable
They say you better keep your mouth shut
They advise me to stay silent
I Don't!
But I refuse to do so
But there′s only one of me
I am an individual with my own thoughts and opinions
I'm having trouble trying to find out what to say I′m
I am struggling to express myself
Insane but I'm not a slave
I may be struggling with my mental health but I am still in control of my own life
They′d like for you to sit down and to mask it
They want you to conceal your true feelings
Lose sight of the enemy
To forget who is really causing the problems
Another prayer for the basket pass it
A generic offering to alleviate issues
Pass it down right over to me
I don't want responsibility for things that are not mine
They try to keep us all on lockdown
People in power attempt to control us all
Bust out!
I want to break free of these constraints
Fight against inhumanity
To resist being treated unfairly or without compassion
Oh
An expression of emotion, likely frustration or distress
I don't wanna be
I do not wish to experience this negativity
Contributed by Michael P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.