Radioactive
Imagine Dragons
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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, 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
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Written by: Joshua Francis Mosser, Alexander Junior Grant, Benjamin Arthur McKee, Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Daniel Wayne Sermon
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Bluewater Music Corp.
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12 facts about this song
Radioactive" AchievementsReleased in 2012 by American band, Imagine Dragons, the song "Radioactive" became a commercial success, peaking at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. It also held the record for the longest stay on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for five years.
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Song InterpretationThe song is full of apocalyptic imagery but the band explained it as a symbolic representation of dealing with personal struggles and emerging stronger.
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Grammys PerformanceIt was significantly raised in profile after the band performed "Radioactive" at the 2014 Grammy Awards ceremony alongside Kendrick Lamar.
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Accolades and RecognitionsThe song was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 2014, winning the Best Rock Performance category.
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Best-SellingIt was reported by Billboard in 2015 that "Radioactive" was the best-selling rock song in the digital history.
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Multiple Genre MixIt's noted for its unique blend of different genres, drawing from rock, pop, and electronic music.
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Platinum CertificatesThe song has not only been certified Diamond by the RIAA, but as of July 2021, it has also been certified 2x Platinum in the UK.
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Use in Media"Radioactive" has been used in several media outlets, including in movies like "The Host" and TV shows like "Arrow."
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NBA AffiliationThe song was heavily used during broadcasts of the 2012–13 NBA season, especially during halftime shows and commercial breaks.
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Music VideoThe music video features puppet-fighting, a pink teddy bear, and actor Lou Diamond Phillips, and has garnered over 1 billion views on YouTube as of 2021.
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Not Immediate SuccessDespite its eventual success, "Radioactive" didn't take off immediately. It took almost a year after its release for it to hit its peak chart position.
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Aimed for Different SoundThe band's drummer, Daniel Platzman, has said in an interview that with "Radioactive," they wanted to use modern and futuristic sounds, aiming to do something they called 'Future Folk.'
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