Salvatore Marrano – vocals (2009–present)
Tom Monda – electric guitar, fretless guitar, shamisen, sitar, vocals, synth, producer (2009–present)
Ben Karas – electric violin (2013–present)
Cody McCorry – bass, theremin, saw (2015–present)
Faye Fadem – drums (2017–present)
Sam Greenfield – saxophone (2017–present)
Joe Gullace – trumpet (2017–present)
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Blood On the Radio
Thank You Scientist Lyrics
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It's wasted on the youth.
Let's call the spade a spade.
We pay for all the things, the things we do.
Life is a game until it hits you in the face.
Such a shame, it's wasted on the…
You know I would hate to say "told you so."
Ready for the fall.
The word on the wire,
You're living in denial
And you're putting out the fire.
And you're letting go of your desires.
So kill it before it determines who you're gonna be.
Let all you think can't be give way to possibility.
You'll see.
You're staring down the barrel of
The permanence of truth.
You're giving in to every fear
And I know what it's doing to you.
King Procrastination
Waits his life away
In hopes someone will show him
The path that he should take.
Stay weary of the hopeless
In hopes that you may find
A better way to fly.
Life is a game until it hits you in the face.
Such a shame, it's wasted on the…
You know I would hate to say "told you so."
Forget your inhibitions.
Ready for the fall.
The word on the wire,
You're living in denial
And you're putting out the fire.
And you're letting go of your desires.
So kill it before it determines who you're gonna be.
Let all you think can't be give way to possibility.
You'll see.
You're staring down the barrel of
The permanence of truth.
You're giving in to every fear
And I know what it's doing to you.
They're clearing a path.
Don't let them burn in your kitchen.
Domino, now you know they're clearing a path
And they're burning in your kitchen.
Step at a time,
Know that you're mine not to borrow.
So tell me why you're running away.
Don't you worry.
Step at a time,
Know that you'll find,
There's no sorrow in places
Where your heart has a say. Do what you want.
Don't let them see you run.
There's blood on the radio.
The lyrics to "Blood On the Radio" by Thank You Scientist explore the idea of wasted youth and living in denial. The song speaks to the idea that we pay for the decisions we make in life and how procrastination can prevent us from finding our path. The song argues that life is a game until reality hits us and that we need to let go of our fears and inhibitions to discover our true desires. We are called to take control of our lives and not give into hopelessness or the permanence of truth. The lyrics also suggest that there is blood on the radio, perhaps symbolizing the negative messages or influences that can lead individuals astray.
The repeated line "such a shame, it's wasted on the youth" is indicative of the band's frustration with young people not realizing the depths of their potential until it's too late. The song encourages the listener to ignore the naysayers and obstacles in their way and to be confident and bold in their pursuits. The line "let all you think can't be give way to possibility" is representative of this message.
The bridge of the song refrains from these heavy themes to remind the listener to take things one step at a time and to focus on doing what they want, without worrying about others' opinions. The final line, "there's blood on the radio," reintroduces the idea that there are negative influences out in the world that can derail our lives if we let them.
Line by Line Meaning
Such a shame,
It's wasted on the youth.
It is unfortunate that the energy and vitality of young people is often misdirected.
Let's call the spade a spade.
We pay for all the things, the things we do.
Let's be honest about the consequences of our actions, both good and bad.
Life is a game until it hits you in the face.
Such a shame, it's wasted on the...
Life can seem like it's all fun and games, but eventually reality sets in and we see how much we've wasted.
You know I would hate to say "told you so."
Forget your inhibitions.
Ready for the fall.
I don't want to say I warned you, but you need to let go of your fears and be prepared for the worst.
The word on the wire,
You're living in denial
And you're putting out the fire.
And you're letting go of your desires.
There are rumors that you're in denial, avoiding your problems, and suppressing your passions.
So kill it before it determines who you're gonna be.
Let all you think can't be give way to possibility.
You'll see.
Don't let your past mistakes define you, be open to new opportunities and you'll be surprised at what you can achieve.
You're staring down the barrel of
The permanence of truth.
You're giving in to every fear
And I know what it's doing to you.
You're facing the cold, hard facts of reality and you're letting your fears control you, and it's having a negative impact on your life.
King Procrastination
Waits his life away
In hopes someone will show him
The path that he should take.
Stay weary of the hopeless
In hopes that you may find
A better way to fly.
Putting off important decisions and waiting for someone else to make them for you is a waste of time. Instead, be cautious of those who lack ambition and find your own way forward.
They're clearing a path.
Don't let them burn in your kitchen.
Domino, now you know they're clearing a path
And they're burning in your kitchen.
Others might be paving the way for you, but don't let their mistakes and failures negatively impact your own life.
Step at a time,
Know that you're mine not to borrow.
So tell me why you're running away.
Don't you worry.
Take things one step at a time and be true to yourself. Don't let fear and anxiety drive you away from what you truly want in life.
Step at a time,
Know that you'll find,
There's no sorrow in places
Where your heart has a say. Do what you want.
Take things one step at a time and follow your heart. Don't let others hold you back from doing what you want.
Don't let them see you run.
There's blood on the radio.
Don't let others see you as weak or running away from your problems. There are consequences to our actions, even if we don't realize them at first.
Contributed by Alexis S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@harrisonmcnamara3407
Such a shame, it's wasted on the youth
Let's call the spade a spade
We pay for all the things, the things we do
Oh yeah, life is a game until it hits you in the face
Such a shame, it's wasted on the
You know I would hate to say "told you so"
Forget your inhibitions
Ready for the fall
The word on the wire
You're living in denial
And you're putting out the fire
And you're letting go of your desires
So kill it before it determines who you're gonna be
Let all you think can't be give way to possibility
You'll see
You're staring down the barrel of the permanence of truth
You're giving in to every fear and I know what it's doing to you
King Procrastination waits his life away
In hopes someone will show him
The path that he should take
Stay weary of the hopeless
In hopes that you may find
A better way to fly
Oh yeah, life is a game until it hits you in the face
Such a shame, it's wasted on the
You know I would hate to say "told you so"
Forget your inibitions
Ready for the fall
The word on the wire
You're living in denial
And you're putting out the fire
And you're letting go of your desires
So kill it before it determines who you're gonna be
Let all you think can't be give way to possibility
You'll see
You're staring down the barrel of the permanence of truth
You're giving in to every fear
And I know what it's doing, know what it's doing
They're clearing a path
Don't let them burn in your kitchen
Domino, now you know
They're clearing a path and
They're burning in your kitchen
Step at a time
Know that you're mine
Not to borrow
So tell me why you're running away Don't you worry
Step at a time
Know that you'll find
There's no sorrow
In places where your heart has a say
Do what you want
And don't let them see you run
Blood on the radio
There's blood on the radio
So kill it before it determines who you're gonna be
Let all you think can't be give way to possibility
You'll see
You're staring down the barrel of the permanence of truth
You're giving in to every fear and I know what it's doing
I know what it's doing
@rd22.rd22
[Lyrics]
Such a shame, it's wasted on the youth
Let's call the spade a spade
We pay for all the things, the things we do
Oh yeah, life is a game until it hits you in the face
Such a shame, it's wasted on the
You know I would hate to say "told you so"
Forget your inhibitions
Ready for the fall
The word on the wire
You're living in denial
And you're putting out the fire
And you're letting go of your desires
So kill it before it determines who you're gonna be
Let all you think can't be give way to possibility
You'll see
You're staring down the barrel of the permanence of truth
You're giving in to every fear and I know what it's doing to you
King Procrastination waits his life away
In hopes someone will show him
The path that he should take
Stay weary of the hopeless
In hopes that you may find
A better way to fly
Oh yeah, life is a game until it hits you in the face
Such a shame, it's wasted on the
You know I would hate to say "told you so"
Forget your inibitions
Ready for the fall
The word on the wire
You're living in denial
And you're putting out the fire
And you're letting go of your desires
So kill it before it determines who you're gonna be
Let all you think can't be give way to possibility
You'll see
You're staring down the barrel of the permanence of truth
You're giving in to every fear
And I know what it's doing, know what it's doing
They're clearing a path
Don't let them burn in your kitchen
Domino, now you know
They're clearing a path and
They're burning in your kitchen
Step at a time
Know that you're mine
Not to borrow
So tell me why you're running away Don't you worry
Step at a time
Know that you'll find
There's no sorrow
In places where your heart has a say
Do what you want
And don't let them see you run
Blood on the radio
There's blood on the radio
So kill it before it determines who you're gonna be
Let all you think can't be give way to possibility
You'll see
You're staring down the barrel of the permanence of truth
You're giving in to every fear and I know what it's doing
I know what it's doing
@austinz1824
This is the pinnacle of music to me. I dont see how we can do better than this.
@BrokaCola
This part, 5:40, no matter how bad a day I'm having, always puts a smile on my face.
@LifeHawkeye
Ok this is the 2nd song I’ve ever heard of this band. First one was The Famed Disappearing Act and I’m just speechless. 46 yrs old how have I missed these guys??? Coheed and Cambria brought me here, Claudio always refers to this band and I finally checked them out. Holy cow. I’ve been missing out.
@jleffel6969
Don't take it too hard. I just found them in April of 2022 and I've probably listened to this album 100 times since. It doesn't matter when you find it. It matters you found it.
@MikeSmith-qp2vt
Dude sounds just like Claudio.
@MikeSmith-qp2vt
I just discovered them.
@CrimsonNeo
Only Thank You Scientist to have a guitar, sax and trumpet solo in the very same song.
@harrisonmcnamara3407
Such a shame, it's wasted on the youth
Let's call the spade a spade
We pay for all the things, the things we do
Oh yeah, life is a game until it hits you in the face
Such a shame, it's wasted on the
You know I would hate to say "told you so"
Forget your inhibitions
Ready for the fall
The word on the wire
You're living in denial
And you're putting out the fire
And you're letting go of your desires
So kill it before it determines who you're gonna be
Let all you think can't be give way to possibility
You'll see
You're staring down the barrel of the permanence of truth
You're giving in to every fear and I know what it's doing to you
King Procrastination waits his life away
In hopes someone will show him
The path that he should take
Stay weary of the hopeless
In hopes that you may find
A better way to fly
Oh yeah, life is a game until it hits you in the face
Such a shame, it's wasted on the
You know I would hate to say "told you so"
Forget your inibitions
Ready for the fall
The word on the wire
You're living in denial
And you're putting out the fire
And you're letting go of your desires
So kill it before it determines who you're gonna be
Let all you think can't be give way to possibility
You'll see
You're staring down the barrel of the permanence of truth
You're giving in to every fear
And I know what it's doing, know what it's doing
They're clearing a path
Don't let them burn in your kitchen
Domino, now you know
They're clearing a path and
They're burning in your kitchen
Step at a time
Know that you're mine
Not to borrow
So tell me why you're running away Don't you worry
Step at a time
Know that you'll find
There's no sorrow
In places where your heart has a say
Do what you want
And don't let them see you run
Blood on the radio
There's blood on the radio
So kill it before it determines who you're gonna be
Let all you think can't be give way to possibility
You'll see
You're staring down the barrel of the permanence of truth
You're giving in to every fear and I know what it's doing
I know what it's doing
@The_New_CrisisTTV
Thank you Spotify's Discover Weekly for coming in clutch with this banger 🙌
@cjh.1920
Never heard of these guys before last night at a Coheed and Cambria concert. I am 100% a new fan