The Living End got their first big break in 1995 when, after sending a t-shirt and a demo tape to Billie Joe Armstrong, they landed a support slot in Green Day's upcoming Australian tour. After the tour, the group went into the studio to record their debut EP Hellbound which received moderate support from community radio stations.
In November 1995, the band went back into the studio to record their second EP (It's for Your Own Good which they released several months later. This recording yielded their first major radio airplay with the song From Here On In, which was placed on high rotation on the youth radio network Triple J. Shortly after the release of the second EP, drummer Joe Piripitzi left the band and was replaced with Travis Dempsey who was soon playing with the band at major festivals such as Pushover and the Falls Festival. After a year touring Australia, The Living End again headed into the studio to record something new to sell at their now very popular shows. The result was the Second Solution / Prisoner of Society double single.
Prisoner of Society quickly became a national hit and the band signed on to Modular Recordings for the release of their debut self titled album, The Living End. The album was an instant hit with Australian audiences and resulted in six Australian singles (counting the "Second Solution" release as two because both songs received major airplay). The Living End became the second-highest-selling debut rock album in Australian music history, now five times platinum.
The Roll On album in 2000 was a more creative work, but did not manage to achieve the status of their earlier album. Cheney later stated that he was trying to prove to critics that The Living End were not a band simply defined by their hit Prisoner of Society, and the album showed this by displaying other influences, as well as their traditional fast-paced rockabilly music. The album even garnered comparison, by a few critics, to seminal punk band The Clash's creative breakthrough, London Calling.
The band hit a quiet period after that during which Chris Cheney had a tragic car accident on the Great Ocean Road, rendering him unable to play for a significant period of time. He had been on the road to the house of a member of fellow Australian band Bodyjar.
In 2003, after Chris's recovery and with new drummer Andy Strachan, the band made a comeback, releasing One Said to the Other, Who's Gonna Save Us? and getting air play once again. This was followed by heavy touring (including Big Day Out) and a release of Modern ARTillery.
In late 2004, the band has released a singles collection From Here on In: The Singles 1997-2004 as well as a DVD, which included all video clips and a "supergig", collections of the band's most famous songs performed in Australia, Japan and the USA. The DVD also features the band's history- documented in interviews and home footage.
Recently, Chris performed at the 2004 ARIA awards as part of the supergroup The Wrights, featuring members of many other Australian rock bands.
Chris Cheney and Scott Owen have won the Best Guitarist and Best Bassist awards for 2004 and 2005, in the Jack Awards.
The band performs regularly in Melbourne, one performance recently was for the Channel V Music Bus at Federation Square Melbourne, Australia (15th of December 2005) which saw a capacity crowd of between 4,500 and 5,000 people attend. The event saw many under 18's get the chance to see their idols for free, and for a lucky few, the chance to sing with Chris Cheney, unplanned of course.
The Living End's fourth album, titled State of Emergency, was released on February 4 2006 and was recorded in Byron Bay after they played in the Splendour in the Grass festival. They had finished the recording and the artwork for State of Emergency in mid December 2005. The single "What's on Your Radio was released on November 20, 2005, and debuted at #9 on the ARIA singles chart. The second single, "Wake Up" was released on February 19 and debuted at #5 on the ARIA singles chart. The group is currently signed to Adeline Records, owned and run by Billie Joe and Adrianne Armstrong.
In 2008 The Living End released their fifth studio album titled as White Noise, showing more hard rock influenced sound of The Living End. First single from the album was a double A-side single White Noise/How Do We Know which was released physically and digitally 5 July 2008. The second single Moment in the Sun was released 25 October 2008. The third single, Raise the Alarm, was released 22 December 2008. In 2009 The Living End started the Raise the Alarm Tour.
What's on Your Radio?
The Living End Lyrics
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What's your problem?
What's on your mind?
You're letting everything fall by the wayside
Check the program, stay on the line
The operator will be with you in no time
Well I've got mine
Lost transmition inside your mind
What's On Your Radio?
What's On Your Radio?
What's On Your Radio?
Where do you wanna go?
what do you wanna know?
What's On Your Radio?
Radio..
What's On Your Radio?
Check the station, tune in the dial
Make sure your keeping up with all of the new style
You say you find it, hard to decide
But you will never know until you try
What's the answer?
Fucked if I Know!
But do you trust what's On Your Radio?
What's On Your Radio?
What's On Your Radio?
What's On Your Radio?
Where do wanna go?
What do you wanna know?
What's On Your Radio?
Radio..
What's On Your Radio?
(solo)
What's On Your Radio?
What's On Your Radio?
What's On Your Radio?
Where do wanna go?
What do you wanna know?
What's On Your Radio?
What's On Your Radio?
What's On Your Radio?
What's On Your Radio?
Where do you wanna go?
what do you wanna know?
What's On Your Radio?
What's On Your Radio?
Where do you wanna go?
What's On Your Radio?
Radio..
What's On Your Radio?
The Living End's song "What's on Your Radio?" is an anthem about the power and influence of the media on our thoughts and actions. The song's lyrics question the listener about what they allow into their heads through the airwaves, urging them to be more conscious of the messages they receive. The chorus "What's on your radio?" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of this question. The verses, however, reveal a deeper concern: that people are losing touch with reality and becoming entranced by the illusions and advertisements broadcast through their speakers.
The lyrics describe a society where people have lost sight of their own problems, causing them to be easily influenced by the media. The lines "You've got your problems, Well I've got mine / Lost transmission inside your mind" suggest that people have become disconnected with their own issues, and are susceptible to the messages they hear on the radio. The song encourages listeners to take control of their own thoughts and actions, and to question what they hear on their radios. The lyrics imply that if we allow media to influence us without critical thinking, it could lead to a loss of control, and a dangerous cycle of propaganda and groupthink.
Line by Line Meaning
What's your problem?
What is causing you distress?
What's on your mind?
What are you thinking about?
You're letting everything fall by the wayside
You are neglecting your responsibilities
Check the program, stay on the line
Follow the instructions, don't hang up
The operator will be with you in no time
Someone will be there to assist you soon
You've got your problems,
You have issues that need to be addressed
Well I've got mine
I also have my own problems to deal with
Lost transmition inside your mind
Your thoughts are scattered and unfocused
What's On Your Radio?
What are you listening to?
Where do you wanna go?
What direction do you want your life to take?
what do you wanna know?
What information are you seeking?
Check the station, tune in the dial
Try different things, find what works for you
Make sure your keeping up with all of the new style
Stay current with the latest trends
You say you find it, hard to decide
You are struggling to make a choice
But you will never know until you try
You won't know if something is right for you unless you attempt it
What's the answer?
What is the solution?
Fucked if I Know!
I don't have the answer
But do you trust what's On Your Radio?
Are you confident in your sources of information?
Radio..
The medium through which information is being transmitted
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDY DOUGLAS STRACHAN, CHRISTOPHER JOHN CHENEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thegreatslothlord7796
It's been so long since I heard this amazing song from them.
@mosteve30
Amazing song!
@Maximise5
Have loved playing this loud in the car! Great film clip
@lauracastillomarquez2506
This has been one of my favorites songs since it first came out like in 2006. I don't get why it's not that popular.
@TheMadDingo
This whole album deserves more recognition
@carlosdeville9989
...and one of the best clips too
@user-sn3pv2gu4x
👍👍👍
@NickJonovanify
Watchin this in HD fer the first time :) Killer waves Hell yeah!!!
@thegreatslothlord7796
Now, fast forward 5 years and we now have HD 1080p60FPS. If you still go on YouTube and haven't heard this song since you commented on this 5 years ago, you can thank me for making you remember this amazing song again.
@1991shadowheart
This is criminally underrated. Dope track! 🤙🏻