Radioactive
The Firm
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Well I'm not uptight Not unattracted Turn me on tonight 'Cause I'm radioactive Radioactive There's not a fight And I'm not your captive Turn me loose tonight 'Cause I'm radioactive Radioactive I want to stay with you I want to play with you baby I want to lay with you And I want you to know Got to concentrate Don't be distractive Turn me on tonight 'Cause I'm radioactive Radioactive Radioactive Radioactive I want to stay with you I don't want to play with you I want just to lay with you And I want you to know Got to concentrate Don't be distractive Turn me on tonight 'Cause I'm radioactive oh yeah Oh yeah radioactive Don't you stand, stand too close You might catch it
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Written by: PAUL RODGERS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"The Firm" was a supergroup formed by former Free and Bad Company vocalist Paul Rodgers and ex-Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page.
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GenreThe song "Radioactive" falls under the genres of Rock and Blues Rock, which was predominant in the 1980s.
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AlbumThe track "Radioactive" is the first song on "The Firm's" debut self-titled album released in 1985.
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Musical CompositionUnlike many songs of the era, "Radioactive" begins with a drum machine solo, which was considered innovative at the time.
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Chart Success"Radioactive" was the biggest hit from the album, reaching number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and was the only single by "The Firm" to reach the top 40.
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Grammy NominationPaul Rodgers received a nomination for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Performance - Male for "Radioactive."
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Song Length"Radioactive" has a duration of 2 minutes and 49 seconds, which is fairly short compared to many rock songs of the period.
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InspirationThe lyrics of "Radioactive" touch on themes of nuclear war and apocalypse, reflecting the prevalent fears during the Cold War era when the song was released.
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MTV PopularityThe song's music video, which featured imagery relating to nuclear war, was regularly aired on MTV in the mid-1980s.
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Live PerformancesDespite the band's short-lived existence, "Radioactive" was a staple in live shows, and remains a fan favorite.
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