Radioactive
Kings of Leon
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When road is carved up yonder I hope you see me there It's in the water, it's where you came from It's in the water, it's where you came from And the crowd begins to wander And they cry to see your face It's in the water, it's in the story of where you came from Your sons and daughters in all their glory it's gonna shape 'em And when they pledge and come together, and start arising Just drink the water where you came from, where you came from The road it was carved from nothing Never sold yourself away It's in the water, it's in the story of where you came from Your sons and daughters in all their glory its gonna shape 'em And when they pledge and come together, and start arising Just drink the water where you came from, where you came from It's in the water where you came from It's in the water where you came from It's in the water where you came from And when they pledge and come together and start arising Just drink the water where you came from where you came from
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Written by: Anthony Caleb Followill, Ivan Nathan Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"Radioactive" is the lead single off from Kings of Leon's fifth studio album titled "Come Around Sundown", which was released in 2010.
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Chart PerformanceThe song found success and charted within top 10 in several countries including Ireland, UK, and Denmark. In the US, it peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Grammy NominationThe song was nominated for the Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2011.
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Music Style"Radioactive" marked a departure from the band's earlier sound as it incorporated elements of pop and arena rock.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Sophie Muller, features the band and a group of children dressed in African tribal clothing and consuming tropical fruits, hinting at a sense of innocence and freedom.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was met with mixed to positive reviews from music critics, with some praising the band's shift to a more mainstream sound while others were more critical of the change.
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Song MeaningThe band has hinted that the song references their Southern upbringing and the passion, vitality and rawness that comes with it.
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Live Performances"Radioactive" is noted for its exciting live performance with the crowd often singing along loudly, showcasing the song's popularity amongst fans.
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Commercial SuccessDespite mixed reviews, "Radioactive" sold over a million copies in the US alone as of January 2013, making it one of the band's most commercially successful songs to date.
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Band CommentsIn interviews, the band stated that they included more backing vocals and crowd noise in the song as a tribute to their fans and their live performances.
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