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Radioactive
Rita Ora Lyrics


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Palms to the sky
We unite
I feel it, and I feel it, and I feel fe-feel it
We rise tonight
(Hey, take a look at you)
(Hey, take a look at you)

I'm checking you out in your sweet desire
I'm coming over to make you mine
It's a crime boy, you're so fine

I'm taking you out, boy, it's a green light
I'm glad you came over, it was about time
It feels right, boy you're so fine

This goes radioactive
Drop the ball, let me feel the beat
This goes radioactive
Drop the ball, let me feel the beat

Palms to the sky
You know
I feel it, and I feel it, and I feel fe-feel it
We rise tonight

Palms to the sky
We unite
I feel it, and I feel it, and I feel fe-feel it
We rise tonight

Moving on me as the world ends
This nuclear heat is a beautiful air
You might not live to tell

This goes radioactive
Drop the ball, let me feel the beat
This goes radioactive
Drop the ball, let me feel the beat

Palms to the sky
You know
I feel it, and I feel it, and I feel fe-feel it
We rise tonight

Palms to the sky
We unite
I feel it, and I feel it, and I feel fe-feel it
We rise tonight
(Hey, take a look at you)

Palms to the sky
You, you, you, you and I
Palms to the sky
You, you, you, you and I
Palms to the sky
You, you, you, you and I
We rise tonight

Palms to the sky
You know
I feel it, and I feel it, and I feel fe-feel it
We rise tonight

Palms to the sky
We unite
I feel it, and I feel it, and I feel fe-feel it
We rise tonight

We unite, you and I are right tonight
We unite, you and I are right tonight
We unite, you and I are right tonight
You and I are right tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rita Ora’s song “Radioactive” is about two people who come together in a moment of shared desire and passion, knowing that this moment might be fleeting as the “world ends” around them. The chorus, “Palms to the sky, we unite, I feel it, and I feel it, and I feel fe-feel it, we rise tonight” represents a sense of unity and rising together, despite the chaos and uncertainty around them. The imagery of “nuclear heat” and “radioactivity” suggests that their passion is intense and potentially catastrophic, but they are willing to embrace it anyway.


The verses subsequently intensify these themes, with lines such as “It’s a crime boy, you’re so fine” and “It feels right, boy you’re so fine” highlighting the irresistible nature of their attraction. Meanwhile, lines like “Moving on me as the world ends, this nuclear heat is a beautiful air, you might not live to tell” suggest that while they are living in the moment, they are also aware of the danger and uncertainty of the world around them.


Overall, the song portrays a sense of intense desire and unity in the face of chaos and uncertainty. It suggests that while the world may be ending, the moment of passion and connection between two people can still be a source of beauty and hope.


Line by Line Meaning

Palms to the sky
Raising our hands up high in unison


We unite
Coming together as a group


I feel it, and I feel it, and I feel fe-feel it
Expressing a strong emotional connection


We rise tonight
Ascending to a higher level


(Hey, take a look at you)
Expressing admiration


I'm checking you out in your sweet desire
Showing interest in someone's attractive qualities


I'm coming over to make you mine
Making a move to establish a romantic connection


It's a crime boy, you're so fine
Using playful language to convey attraction


I'm taking you out, boy, it's a green light
Giving the green light to start a relationship


I'm glad you came over, it was about time
Expressing happiness that someone has finally made a move


It feels right, boy you're so fine
Feeling confident about the potential for a relationship


This goes radioactive
Referring to the intensity of the situation


Drop the ball, let me feel the beat
Encouraging someone to let go and enjoy the moment


Moving on me as the world ends
Noticing the intensity of the moment


This nuclear heat is a beautiful air
Describing the excitement of a romantic connection


You might not live to tell
Acknowledging the intensity and potential danger of the situation


You, you, you, you and I
Emphasizing the connection between two people


We rise tonight
Ascending to a higher level


We unite, you and I are right tonight
Feeling confident that the connection is right




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gregory Kurstin, Sia Furler

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Palms to the sky
Mãos para o céu

We unite
Nós nos unimos

I'm feeling, I'm feeling it, feel-feeling it
Estou sentindo, sentindo, sentindo

We rise tonight
Nós elevamos esta noite


(Hey, take a look at you)
Olhe só pra você

(Hey, take a look at you)
Olhe só pra você


I'm checking you out in your sweet desire
Estou prestando atenção em você em seu doce desejo

I'm coming over to make you mine
Estou me aproximando pra te fazer meu

It's a crime, boy, you're so fine
É um crime garoto, você é tão bonito


I'm taking you out, boy, it's a green light
Vou te levar pra sair garoto, o sinal está verde

I'm glad you came over, it was about time
Fico feliz que você veio, já era sem tempo

It feels right, boy, you're so fine
Parece o certo a fazer garoto, você é tão bonito


This goes radioactive
Isso se torna radioativo

Drop the bomb, let me feel the beat
Solte a bomba, deixe-me sentir a batida

This goes radioactive
Isso se torna radioativo

Drop the bomb, let me feel the beat
Solte a bomba, deixe-me sentir a batida


Palms to the sky
Mãos para o céu

You know,
Você sabe

I'm feeling, I'm feeling it, feel-feeling it
Estou sentindo, sentindo, sentindo

We rise tonight
Nós elevamos esta noite


Palms to the sky
Mãos para o céu

We unite,
Nós nos unimos

I'm feeling, I'm feeling it, feel-feeling it
Estou sentindo, sentindo, sentindo

We rise tonight
Nós elevamos esta noite


Moving on me as the world ends
Se aproximando de mim enquanto o mundo acaba

This nuclear heat is a beautiful air
Esse calor nuclear tem um belo ar

You might not live to tell
Você pode não viver para contar


This goes radioactive
Isso se torna radioativo

Drop the ball, let me feel the beat
Solte a bomba, deixe-me sentir a batida

This goes radioactive
Isso se torna radioativo

Drop the ball, let me feel the beat
Solte a bomba, deixe-me sentir a batida


Palms to the sky
Mãos para o céu

You know,
Você sabe

I'm feeling, I'm feeling it, feel-feeling it
Estou sentindo, sentindo, sentindo

We rise tonight
Nós elevamos esta noite


Palms to the sky
Mãos para o céu

We unite,
Nós nos unimos

I'm feeling, I'm feeling it, feel-feeling it
Estou sentindo, sentindo, sentindo

We rise tonight
Nós elevamos esta noite


(Hey, take a look at you)
Olhe só pra você


Palms to the sky
Mãos para o céu

You and I
Você e eu

Palms to the sky
Mãos para o céu

You and I
Você e eu

Palms to the sky
Mãos para o céu

You and I
Você e eu

We rise tonight
Nós elevamos esta noite


Palms to the sky
Mãos para o céu

You know,
Você sabe

I'm feeling, I'm feeling it, feel-feeling it
Estou sentindo, sentindo, sentindo

We rise tonight
Nós elevamos esta noite


Palms to the sky
Mãos para o céu

We unite,
Nós nos unimos

I'm feeling, I'm feeling it, feel-feeling it
Estou sentindo, sentindo, sentindo

We rise tonight
Nós elevamos esta noite


We unite,
Nós nos unimos

You and I are right tonight
Somos certos um pro outro esta noite

We unite,
Nós nos unimos

You and I are right tonight
Somos certos um pro outro esta noite

We unite,
Nós nos unimos

You and I are right tonight
Somos certos um pro outro esta noite

You and I are right tonight
Somos certos um pro outro esta noite



All comments from YouTube:

Eliana Forever!

This song is so iconic can’t believe it’s nearly 10 years old! I love Rita’s music so much!
😍😍

JORDAN23

IKR 👐

Tristan

This one is catchy! She has so many good songs that should have blown up more than they did.

S-P-T Music

Sometimes it’s the record label to be blame. Once you are an artist and the record label cannot controlled you to an extend they will suffocate your art. They did the same thing to Keke Palmer and Charli XCX. And there is so much more artists.

elo nars

@S-P-T Music lol

Walter

This used to be my jam in 2012! Rita hasn't released one bad song since she came out.

Van Vogue Oddcast

well then what is 'Girls'?

Lonelyboyxo

Her songs aren't bad, but they aren't BOP! Except that one and obviously she didn't write it.

James Ward

Wow, I didn't know Rita was a member of the LGBTQ+ community.

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Kenia Kelly

To apaixonada em todas as músicas dela.
ela é uma das minha novas divas.
hahahahaha como eu já amo ela

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