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With infectious and captivating lyrics, reinforced by a commanding groove, Slowcoaster takes you on a ride to the heart of the party with no apologies. Throwing down their high-energy danceable tunes, the Cape Breton trio fuses ska, reggae, hip hop, and classic house influences with their unique brand of funky rock and roll. Having spent the past ten years infiltrating the Canadian live music scene, Slowcoaster has firmly established themselves as one of the country’s most popular jam rock bands.
Slowcoaster’s energetic live show is now infamous in Canada for causing crowd frenzies and instantaneous dance parties. From the moment they step on stage, their one and only goal is to entertain their ever-growing fanbase to the maximum – making ‘em sweat, dance, laugh, sing, scream, and pump their fists. Fan favourites like “Patio” and “F*ck Last Night” take the party to the next level, reaping full crowd participation and simultaneous body bouncing.
Inspired by life’s ironic twists of fate, singer/guitarist Steven MacDougall’s lyrics play hope against desperation and love against anguish while preserving an aura of tongue in cheek humour. Intertwining MacDougall’s stellar guitar skills with bassist Mike LeLievre’s feisty grooves, the two feed off each other, creating a solid dynamic and initiating brilliant improvisations and transitions. Drummer Brian Talbot keeps the pulse pounding, rounding out a secure foundation to the full spectrum Slowcoaster sound.
The Darkest of Discos marks Slowcoaster’s fifth studio album, released in January 2011. Highly anticipated by fans and industry alike, Slowcoaster will take Discos on the road, hitting Canadian cities coast to coast this spring and playing several major festivals this summer. Their polished, addictive recorded sound and their highly potent live performance have secured Slowcoaster as one of Canada’s most paramount independent bands on the scene today.
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Under the Radar
Slowcoaster Lyrics
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The walls are closing in
I hear the curtain call, baby
And I, I watch your show begin
I'm sweepin up on a roof
The roof is caving in
I take your space but I'm folding in
What if I'm losing my sense of who I am
Come and drag me home
I'm slippin under the radar
Before too long
What if I'm losing my sense of reality
Come and rescue my last
I'm slipping under the radar
And into the past
I'm swimmin in this lake
The lake is draining out
I try to go against the current but
No one gonna help me out
I'm sweepin up on a roof top
The roof is caving in
I take your space but I'm folding in
Back down on itself again
What if I'm losing my sense of who I am
Come and drag me home
I'm slippin under the radar
Before too long
What if I'm losing my sense of reality
Come and rescue my ass
I'm slipping under the radar
And into the past
What if im lying, (what if im lying)
I wanna find love (I wanna find love)
I wanna find life (I wanna find life)
What if im lying (what if im lying)
What if I'm lying to you right now (what if I lie, what if I lie)
What if I'm lying to you right now (what if I lie, what if I lie)
I'm up against a wall
The walls are closing in
I heart your curtain fall
I watch your show begin
I'm up on a roof top
The roof is caving in
I take your space but were folding in
Back down on itself again
What if I'm losing my sense of reality
Come and rescue my ass
I'm slipping under the radar
And into the past
What if im loosing my sense of who I am
Come and drag me home
I'm slippin under the radar
Before too long
And what if I'm losing my sense of direction
And your down, I might not find my way back to your house
I'm slippin under the radar
Under the radar
What if I'm losing my sense of reality
Come and rescue my ass
I'm slipping under the radar
And into the past
What if I'm lying
(what if I lie, what if I lie, what if I lie)
What if I lie
(What if I lie, what if I lie, what if I lie)
What if I liying to you right now
(what if I lie, what if I lie, what if I lie, what if I lie)
What if I'm lying to you right now
(what if I lie, what if I lie, what if I lie, what if I lie)
Right now, right, oh.
(THIS CONTINUES...)
I'm lying to you right now.
I'm losing my sense of who I am
I lost my sense of who you are
I lost my sense of who I am
I lost my sense of who I am
I lost my sense of who I am
I lost my sense of who I am
I'm losing my sense of who you are
I'm losing my sense of reality
I'm losing my sense of what I am
I'm losing my sense of where we are
We just happen to be going home
Oh yeah.
(creepy laughing)
The lyrics of Slowcoaster's song "Under the Radar" portray a sense of disconnect between the singer and their surroundings. The singer feels trapped, as if the walls are closing in on them and they are struggling to find their place in the world. The metaphor of a curtain call alludes to the feeling of being on display or performing for others, which adds to the sense of pressure and unease. The imagery of sweeping up on a roof that is caving in emphasizes the singer's feeling of vulnerability and lack of control.
As the song progresses, the singer questions their sense of self and reality, wondering if they are losing their grip on who they are. The repeated plea for someone to "drag me home" suggests that the singer is seeking comfort and grounding. The repetition of "What if I'm lying" adds to the sense of uncertainty and self-doubt. The final lines of the song, which include a creepy laugh, leave the listener with a sense of unease and ambiguity.
Overall, the lyrics of "Under the Radar" convey a feeling of being lost and uncertain, and a desire for someone to anchor the singer to reality.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm up against a wall
I'm facing a difficult situation
The walls are closing in
The situation is getting worse and more stressful
I hear the curtain call, baby
I'm aware that something is coming to an end
And I, I watch your show begin
I see a new phase starting, possibly without me
I'm sweepin up on a roof
I'm in a precarious position
The roof is caving in
Things are falling apart
I take your space but I'm folding in
I'm trying to step up but struggling to handle it
Back down on the turf again
I end up back where I started
What if I'm losing my sense of who I am
I'm questioning my identity
Come and drag me home
I need someone to help me
I'm slippin under the radar
I'm becoming unnoticed or invisible
Before too long
It's happening quickly
What if I'm losing my sense of reality
I'm doubting what's real
Come and rescue my last
I need someone to save me
And into the past
I'm regressing
What if im lying
I'm considering if I'm being dishonest
I wanna find love
I'm seeking love
I wanna find life
I'm looking for meaning and purpose
What if I'm lying to you right now
I'm wondering if I'm being deceitful at this moment
I'm swimming in this lake
I'm out of my depth
The lake is draining out
I'm losing my support
I try to go against the current but
I'm struggling to resist the flow
No one gonna help me out
I feel alone in my struggles
And what if I'm losing my sense of direction
I'm uncertain about where I'm headed
And your down, I might not find my way back to your house
If you're not there to guide me, I might not be able to come back
What if I'm losing my sense of what I am
I'm questioning my purpose and identity
I'm losing my sense of where we are
I'm disoriented and unsure of our location
We just happen to be going home
We're just going back to where we started from
Oh yeah.
A note of uncertainty or sarcasm
I'm losing my sense of who you are
I'm unsure of who you really are
I'm lying to you right now.
I'm being untruthful at this moment, possibly to myself or others
(creepy laughing)
A disturbing, haunting sound
Contributed by Ethan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
DOUG Fisher
Can someone please inbox me or link me somewhere I can buy all of their music? I grew rocking slowcoaster all through high school and it’s next to impossible to find their music, which is a crying friggin shame, this band is amazing.
Lauren Attwood
Spotify
Glomas
Thanks for uploading.. Love Slowcoaster!!!
Hayden Vaniderstine
Love this song
DunkinOnLebron
Seen these guys on New Years in Moncton what a good show
T1FF4NY2009
born and raised a caper,, imust say thankyou to steven nd tha band,, and you have to get more songs on here,, you guys fu)kn rockk.
mental slime
AMAZING!
Ralph Dorbyson
@siskavard seen then a few times !! great band
Allyson LaPoint
AT THE ROCK SHOW, WE'RE PLAYING DISCO BABY AT THE ROCK SHOW! Cuz we're just that awesome FTW hahahahaha xD
Michelle Balkwill
Loooveee iittt <3