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Whoa, oh, oh
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, dye my clothes
Now 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 you
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
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Imagine Dragons - Radioactive Lyrics
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Essentially the song elaborates a prophecy of the dawning of war, control of the masses, loss of freedom, and corruption of the higher ups. It's a beautiful ...
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Bullet for My Valentine - Radioactive (Imagine Dragons cover) Lyrics
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While the obvious connections with suicide or alcoholism could be drawn easily, more subtly this song could be about someone who views the world through a ...
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Imagine Dragons - Demons Lyrics
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Most Recent; Oldest First. Song Meaning. "when the days are cold" - things are dark and depressing " ...
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Imagine Dragons - The River Lyrics
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I think it's about him admitting that he's often been selfish (like in the second verse) but trying to make a change, hence the chorus: "I cleanse in the river ...
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Imagine Dragons - Who We Are Lyrics
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10 Comments · My Opinion. I don't know, I think this song talks about someone who's being looked up to... they hears talks about people who are jealous and all ...
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Imagine Dragons - On Top of the World Lyrics
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I've only recently discovered this band. They are amazing! I knew the song radioactive, but didn't know who it was. I watched on youtube this one live, it's ...
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Imagine Dragons - Pantomime Lyrics
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You've got me feeling like a pantomime. That's why I only love you part time. It's just a matter of "Oh, don't touch me
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Imagine Dragons - Round and Round Lyrics
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Oldest First. Song Meaning. The Imagine Dragon's song Round and Round relates the authors hardship in finding a purpose in life ...
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Imagine Dragons - Trouble Lyrics
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This song is about his experiences from his mission. Men in the church serve at the age of 19. "I took a photograph of me When I was only nineteen." "I'm just ...
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Imagine Dragons - Mouth of the River Lyrics
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Oldest First. Song Meaning. In the first verse Dan sings about a religious man;. "Live the life of ...
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Imagine Dragons - Thunder Lyrics
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This was the song that brought me into the world of Imagine Dragons, and it holds a special place in my heart. I also really like Believer and Radioactive.
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Imagine Dragons - The Fall Lyrics
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In this song, "the fall" has many different meanings, some I thought of were the changing season, leaves "falling", leaves changing, leaves crumbling and ...
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Imagine Dragons - Cool Out Lyrics
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Cool out, cool out. Just before I go. Yes I know that I'm losing control, yeah. I wanna take things slow, put my mind cruise control
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Imagine Dragons - Gold Lyrics
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In the song, it is a similar situation. The band has recently become popular due to smash hits such as "Radioactive" and "I Bet My Life". By comparing Midas' ...
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Imagine Dragons - Next to Me Lyrics
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More Featured Meanings · Most popular lyric tags · More Imagine Dragons Lyrics · SongMeanings is a place for discussion and discovery.
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Imagine Dragons - Second Chances Lyrics
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Older than water, stubborn as stone. There'll be no forgiveness for all that you've known. Oh these days, oh these days get heavy
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Imagine Dragons - Hopeless Opus Lyrics
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Hey Mr. cage man let me get a fresh breath. Cherry bomb head strong I could fake my own death. Hey Mr. fate man shuffle me a ninth life
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Imagine Dragons - Lost Cause Lyrics
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Oh, dig my shallow grave. It's not me you'll save. Cause I'm a lost cause. I'm a lost cause. A lost, lost cause. Wait, all this time that I have spent away
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Imagine Dragons - Roots Lyrics
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I like this band because the meaning of their songs seems generally more accessible, and more constructive, than other popular bands. This song is no different.
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Imagine Dragons - Fallen Lyrics
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Run for cover, my sense of fear is running thin. Undercover, just like a candle in the wind. Tell everybody, tell everybody
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Imagine Dragons - My Fault Lyrics
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I took a walk on a Saturday night. Fog in the air. Just to make my mind seem clear. Where do I go from here? I see my breath pushing steam through the air
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Imagine Dragons - Not Today Lyrics
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There she goes in front of me. Take my life and set me free again. We'll make a memory out of it. Holy road is at my back. Don't look on, take me back again
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Imagine Dragons - Wrecked Lyrics
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Why not add your own? Log in to add a tag. More Imagine Dragons Lyrics · Demons Lyrics · Radioactive Lyrics · Bleeding Out Lyrics · It's Time Lyrics · Monster ...
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Imagine Dragons - Every Night Lyrics
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I'm coming home to you Every night... I'm the colorless sunrise That's never good enough I'm the wind that's in your hair That ruffles you up If you can find a ...
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Imagine Dragons - Shots Lyrics
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Oldest First. Song Meaning. It seems to me like it's about him always having failed relationships with people. Every time ...
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Imagine Dragons – Radioactive
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The first song on Imagine Dragons' debut album Night Visions gives off a revolutionary vibe, but leaves what is being changed up to interpretation. Some argue it is about nuclear
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Imagine Dragons (Ft. Kendrick Lamar) – Radioactive (Remix)
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This is the remix of Imagine Dragons song “Radioactive” featuring Kendrick Lamar. The lyrics of the song are identical, but Kendrick adds his own lyrics after the bridge.
The
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Imagine Dragons – Demons
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“Demons” is the fourth single from Imagine Dragons' debut album, Night Visions, and the lead track for the band’s Demons (Remixes) – EP. The track is about acknowledging and
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Imagine Dragons – Radioactive (Live)
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[Intro] / Ooo-oo / Ooo-oo / Ooo-oo / [Verse 1] / I'm waking up to ash and dust / I wipe my brow but I sweat my rust / I'm breathing in the chemicals / [Refrain] / I'm breaking in
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Imagine Dragons – Thunder
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“Thunder” is the second single from Imagine Dragons' third album, following “Believer”.
“Thunder” is about not conforming to society’s standards. Dan sings about being told what
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Imagine Dragons – Radioactive (Live London Sessions / 2013)
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[Intro] / Whoah-oh / Whoah-oh / Whoah-oh / Whoah / [Verse 1] / Waking up to ash and dust / I wipe my brow but I sweat my rust / Breathing in the chemicals / Yeah, ah / Breaking in
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Imagine Dragons – Radioactive (Live in Vegas)
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[Intro] / Woah, oh-oh / Woah, oh-oh / Woah, oh-oh / Woah / [Verse 1] / I'm waking up to ash and dust / I wipe my brow and I sweat my rust / I'm breathing in the chemicals (Woah
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Imagine Dragons – It's Time
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Imagine Dragons' breakthrough hit, “It’s Time” hit #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 despite being an alternative/indie song. As Dan Reynolds croons about “giving the commodities a rain
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Imagine Dragons – Believer
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“Believer” thunders around a percussive backbeat and expressive vocals from Dan Reynolds to bring about a message of embracing pain, and using it as a tool for personal growth. It
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Imagine Dragons – Radioactive (iTunes Session)
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[Intro] / Ooo-oo, ooo-oo / Ooo-oo, ooo-oo / [Verse 1] / I'm waking up to ash and dust / Wipe my brow but I sweat my rust / I'm breathing in the chemicals / [Refrain] / Breaking in
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Imagine Dragons (Ft. Kendrick Lamar) – Radioactive (Live at the Grammy Awards 2014)
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[Intro: Dan Reynolds] / I'm wakin' up to ash and dust / I wipe my brow and I sweat my rust / I'm breathin' in the chemicals / I'm breaking in, shaping up, checking out on the
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Imagine Dragons – Radioactive (The Dirty Tees Mix)
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[Verse 1] / I'm waking up to ash and dust / I wipe my brow and I sweat my rust / I'm breathing in the chemicals / [Refrain] / I'm breaking in, shaping up / Then checking out on the
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Those Trees – Radioactive (Imagine Dragons Cover)
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Whoa, oh, oh / 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
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Meaning of "Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons
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The song "Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons is about transformation and rebirth. The lyrics present the idea of breaking free from old ways of thinking and e...
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Meaning of "Radioactive (Imagine Dragons)" by Bely Basarte
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"Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons, as covered by Bely Basarte, is a song that centers around feeling the effects of a major change or apocalypse. The lyrics...
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Meaning of "Radioactive (Remix)" by Imagine Dragons (Ft. Kendrick Lamar)
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"Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons featuring Kendrick Lamar portrays the theme of revolution in society. The lyrics describe waking up to a world filled with...
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Meaning of "Minimix: Melanie Martinez, Halsey, Imagine Dragons, Fall Out Boy (radioactive gasoline house in the dark)" by Lana the satan
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"Minimix: Melanie Martinez, Halsey, Imagine Dragons, Fall Out Boy (radioactive gasoline house in the dark)" by Lana the satan is quite a complex song with ...
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Meaning of "Radioactive (Live)" by Imagine Dragons
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"Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons is a powerful song that conveys themes of resilience, revolution, and embracing change in the face of a world on the brink...
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Genius Artists
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Imagine Dragons
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One of the defining artists of the 2010s and perhaps the most notable band of the decade, Imagine Dragons is an American alt-rock band that originated in Las Vegas and led by Dan
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Genius Albums
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Night Visions by Imagine Dragons
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Night Visions is the debut studio album for American alt-rock band, Imagine Dragons. The album is defined by the success of hit singles “Radioactive” and “Demons”, the former of
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