Formerly known as the Concept Store and the Concept, Stockholm's The Royal … Read Full Bio ↴Formerly known as the Concept Store and the Concept, Stockholm's The Royal Concept is the newest moniker adopted by the band. The members include vocalist/guitarist David Larson, guitarist Filip Bekic, bassist Magnus Robert, and drummer Frans Povel. The group came out in 2010 with the single "Damn!" which introduced their own sound of electric pop and melodic harmony. One year later, the tracks "D-D-Dance" and "Gimme Twice" earned them accolades from fans all over the world. In 2012, the band signed to Lava Records. In June of 2012 they released their self-titled EP and are currently working on their first album.

Radio
The Royal Concept Lyrics

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You're like a rebel on a wire
You gotta fight them till you're bleeding
You're like a voice through the sirens
They're gonna miss you when you leave them

And I thought he was a loner, stoner
Nothing's gonna bring him back
And everyone says it's the RADIO, RADIO

Everybody come together forever
Not much, it's just a heart attack
And everyone says it's the RADIO, RADIO

You're gonna hit him with your best shot
You're hardly ever gonna miss him
You said you wanna start a fight
I'm gonna miss you when it's all done

And I thought he was a loner, stoner
Nothing's gonna bring him back
And everyone says it's the RADIO, RADIO
Everybody come together forever
Not much, it's just a heart attack
And everyone says it's the RADIO, RADIO

Never gonna give it away
Whatever they say, whatever they say, no
I'm never gonna give it away
I'm keeping it safe, I'm keeping it safe for you

And I thought he was a loner, stoner, a loner
And I thought he was a loner, stoner, a loner
Everybody come together forever
Not much, it's just a heart attack
And everyone says it's the RADIO, RADIO

And I thought he was a loner, stoner

Nothing's gonna bring him back
And everyone says it's the RADIO, RADIO

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Royal Concept's song "Radio" seem to hint at rebelliousness and the desire to live life on one's own terms. The lines "You're like a rebel on a wire/You gotta fight them till you're bleeding" suggest someone who is willing to take risks and stand up for their beliefs, even if it means enduring physical and emotional pain. The reference to "the RADIO" throughout the song could be interpreted as a metaphor for societal norms and expectations that the singer is resisting. The repetition of lines like "And everyone says it's the RADIO, RADIO" could be seen as commentary on the pressure to conform to mainstream ideals, and the desire to break free from those constraints.

The chorus, which repeats the lines "I thought he was a loner, stoner/Nothing's gonna bring him back/And everyone says it's the RADIO, RADIO," reinforces these themes of rebellion and nonconformity. The subject of the song is seen as an outsider who may be dismissed or underestimated by others, but who is determined to chart their own course. The final lines of the song - "I'm never gonna give it away/I'm keeping it safe, I'm keeping it safe for you" - suggest that the singer's independence is something they value and wish to preserve.

Line by Line Meaning

You're like a rebel on a wire
You are a daring and unconventional person.

You gotta fight them till you're bleeding
You have to fight hard, even if it means getting hurt.

You're like a voice through the sirens
You stand out against the noise and chaos around you.

They're gonna miss you when you leave them
People will realize your value only after you're gone.

And I thought he was a loner, stoner
I assumed you were a solitary person who likes to get high.

Nothing's gonna bring him back
There is no way to revert the situation.

And everyone says it's the RADIO, RADIO
People attribute your behavior to something external like music or media.

Everybody come together forever
People should unite in solidarity.

Not much, it's just a heart attack
The situation feels overwhelming and stressful.

You're gonna hit him with your best shot
You are going to give it all you've got.

You're hardly ever gonna miss him
Your aim is precise and accurate.