Will’s father Bill was a member of the infamous Rock band ‘Chicago’ for nearly 30 years and his mother Tamara is an accomplished songwriter and vocalist. Both parents strongly encouraged and fostered his natural musical abilities. In 2006, Will toured extensively as frontman for the Salvador Santana Band opening up for Carlos Santana and The Los Lonely Boys in Major Concert Venues across the U.S. In 2008, Will won for best R&B/Soul at the ‘Hollywood Music Awards’ for a song from his self-titled debut, ‘Now that we’re fallin’. He was also awarded Meer Music/Fame Games artist of the year in 2009. Will has had the opportunity to work with many top songwriters in the business such as Andreas Carlsson, Keith Thomas, Michael Caruso, Rivers Rutherford, Eric Bazilian, and many others.
Recently, Will Champlin landed his first major cut on Heather Headley’s Grammy Winning “Audience of One” Pop/R&B/Gospel album produced by Keith Thomas. Will is a soulful artist with an R&B/Rock/Pop Style that pulses with honesty, attitude, and inspiration. Wills tenacity and passion is evident in everything note and lyric he sings. Nuances of his charisma and soul are captured in every song. This music will make you move and move you at the same time.
Will in addition to his solo accomplishments is now currently on tour with The Sons Of Champlin as a member of the band. Visit Official Website for continuing updates and details http://www.willchamplin.com
Radioactive
Will Champlin Lyrics
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Whoa, oh, oh
Whoa, oh, oh
Whoa
I'm waking up to ash and dust
I wipe my brow and I sweat my rust
I'm breathing in the chemicals
I'm breaking in, shaping up, then checking out on the prison bus
This is it, the apocalypse
Whoa
I'm waking up, I feel it in my bones
Enough to make my systems blow
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, I'm radioactive, radioactive
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, I'm radioactive, radioactive
I raise my flags, don my clothes
It's a revolution, I suppose
We'll paint it red to fit right in
Whoa
I'm breaking in, shaping up, then checking out on the prison bus
This is it, the apocalypse
Whoa
I'm waking up, I feel it in my bones
Enough to make my systems blow
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, I'm radioactive, radioactive
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, I'm radioactive, radioactive
All systems go, the sun hasn't died
Deep in my bones, straight from inside
I'm waking up, I feel it in my bones
Enough to make my systems blow
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, I'm radioactive, radioactive
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, I'm radioactive, radioactive
The song "Radioactive" by Will Champlin is a post-apocalyptic anthem that celebrates the beginning of a new era. The opening lines, "I'm waking up to ash and dust / I wipe my brow and I sweat my rust / I'm breathing in the chemicals," describe the aftermath of a catastrophic event that has left the world in ruins. The singer is awakening to a new reality that is bleak and foreboding. As the song progresses, the lyrics become more optimistic, with the singer declaring, "All systems go, the sun hasn't died / Deep in my bones, straight from inside." The song is a call to action, urging listeners to embrace change and to be active agents of transformation.
The chorus, "Welcome to the new age, to the new age / Welcome to the new age, to the new age / Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, I'm radioactive, radioactive," is a powerful statement of defiance and resilience. Despite the chaos and destruction, the singer refuses to succumb to despair. Instead, they celebrate the arrival of a new era and take pride in their own strength and resilience. The song is a powerful reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Whoa, oh, oh
Expression of awestruck wonder or excitement.
I'm waking up to ash and dust
The singer faces the consequences of past actions and the aftermath of poor decisions.
I wipe my brow and I sweat my rust
Struggling endlessly in daily life, working tirelessly to make ends meet.
I'm breathing in the chemicals
The pollution around the singer is taking its toll on their health.
I'm breaking in, shaping up, then checking out on the prison bus
The singer feels trapped in their current situation, working to escape from it and start a new life.
This is it, the apocalypse
The world or the singer's life is going through an intense upheaval and a dramatic change is imminent.
I'm waking up, I feel it in my bones
The singer has a deep sense of impending change or is experiencing a spiritual awakening.
Enough to make my systems blow
The changes the singer is experiencing are so profound that they're taking a toll on their physical and emotional state.
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
The singer or the world they're in is on the brink of a new era or major cultural shift.
I raise my flags, don my clothes
The singer is ready to start anew and is feeling a sense of momentum toward change.
It's a revolution, I suppose
The change the singer is experiencing feels like a societal or political upheaval, rather than just personal growth.
We'll paint it red to fit right in
The singer intends to embrace this new era and become a part of it, fitting in with the new wave of ideas and cultures.
All systems go, the sun hasn't died
The singer is alive and kicking, optimistic and ready to take on new challenges and experiences.
Deep in my bones, straight from inside
The singer's core is pulsing with energy and ready to take on the world.
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh, oh, oh, I'm radioactive, radioactive
The singer is carrying the change within them and is poised to cause a chain reaction of growth and cultural shift.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Joshua Francis Mosser, Alexander Junior Grant, Benjamin Arthur McKee, Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Daniel Wayne Sermon
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