Radioactive
Rita Ora & Cara Delevingne Lyrics
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We unite
I'm feeling, I'm feeling it, feel-feeling it
We rise tonight
(Hey, take a look at you)
(Hey, take a look at you)
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'm feeling, I'm feeling it, feel-feeling it
We rise tonight
Palms to the sky
We unite,
I'm feeling, I'm feeling it, feel-feeling 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'm feeling, I'm feeling it, feel-feeling it
We rise tonight
Palms to the sky
We unite,
I'm feeling, I'm feeling it, feel-feeling it
We rise tonight
(Hey, take a look at you)
Palms to the sky
You and I
Palms to the sky
You and I
Palms to the sky
You and I
We rise tonight
Palms to the sky
You know,
I'm feeling, I'm feeling it, feel-feeling it
We rise tonight
Palms to the sky
We unite,
I'm feeling, I'm feeling it, feel-feeling 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
The lyrics to "Radioactive," sung by Rita Ora and Cara Delevingne, can be interpreted in a few different ways, but the overarching theme seems to be one of unity and living in the moment. The song begins with the line "Palms to the sky," which suggests a surrendering of oneself and a readiness to join with others. The repeated chorus of "We unite" reinforces this idea of coming together as one. The lines "Moving on me as the world ends/This nuclear heat is a beautiful air/You might not live to tell" can be interpreted in a few different ways, but they suggest a sense of urgency and intensity to the moment, as if everyone in the room feels like they're living on borrowed time. The repeated line "Drop the ball, let me feel the beat" adds to this sense of abandon and letting go of inhibitions.
The second half of the song shifts focus to a specific person, with the lyrics "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." While the rest of the song has been about unity and coming together, these lyrics suggest a more individualistic desire. However, the chorus still reinforces the idea of joining together, and the repeated "Palms to the sky" suggests that even in the pursuit of individual pleasure, there is still a larger sense of community and togetherness.
Overall, "Radioactive" is a song about the power of the moment and the importance of living fully in the present. It encourages listeners to surrender themselves to the moment and join with others, even as they pursue individual desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Palms to the sky
We raise our hands in unity and hope, aiming to feel something that transcends the ordinary through the power of our collective energy.
We unite
Our voices can be heard as one, and we are here for each other in this moment to achieve our shared goals.
I'm feeling, I'm feeling it, feel-feeling it
I am sensing and experiencing a strong energy that is pulsating within me, and I can't help but show my feelings for it.
We rise tonight
As we come together, we are lifted up and take flight, and tonight is our chance to shine and show what we can do.
(Hey, take a look at you)
I'm admiring you and the way you carry yourself, and I can't help but notice how you stand out and catch my attention.
I'm checking you out in your sweet desire
I'm drawn to your passionate energy and I am curious to learn more about you.
I'm coming over to make you mine
I'm ready to pursue you and make you a part of my life, no matter what it takes.
It's a crime, boy, you're so fine
You are so attractive that I feel guilty for wanting you, but I can't resist your charm.
I'm taking you out, boy, it's a green light
I'm giving you the go-ahead to go on a date with me, and I'm excited to see where this could lead.
I'm glad you came over, it was about time
I've been patiently waiting for you to make a move, and I'm relieved that you finally did.
It feels right, boy, you're so fine
Everything feels like it's falling into place, and I'm still very attracted to you.
This goes radioactive
Our energy has become so intense that it is like a force field, and we are now spreading our energy to those around us.
Drop the ball, let me feel the beat
Let's get wild and party hard, as the rhythm of the music and our energy drives us forward.
Moving on me as the world ends
Even if everything around us is falling apart, we will still come together and dance as if our lives depend on it.
This nuclear heat is a beautiful air
Even though the energy we're feeling might be dangerous or destructive, it's still beautiful to us, and we're not afraid.
You might not live to tell
This moment is so crazy and intense that you might not be able to survive it, but we still have no regrets.
You and I
Together, we are unstoppable and we can achieve anything we set our minds to.
We rise tonight
This is our time to shine, and we are going to make the most of it.
You and I are right tonight
As partners, we are perfectly aligned tonight and nothing can get in our way.
Contributed by Adrian R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.