MUSIC MONDAY: Radioactive by Imagine Dragons

For the very first time, this blog features songs and artists in which most of the authors get their inspirations to. Some are used as soundtracks in film adaptations. Some are on the track list of our favorite novels.

So, for starters, the song of the week is..... *drum roll please

RADIOACTIVE by Imagine Dragons!







Title: RADIOACTIVE 
Artist: IMAGINE DRAGONS
Released: October 29, 2012
Writer: Imagine Dragons
Producer: Alex Da Kid
















This song was used in the movie adaptation of the sci-fi novel, The Host by Stephenie Meyer which was released on March 29, 2013 worldwide. It was also used heavily in the promotions for the video game Assassin's Creed III. Musically, 'Radioactive' is an indie rock song with elements of electronic rock and dubstep while containing cryptic lyrics of apocalyptic and revolutionist themes. The song received acclaim from critics who praised the production, lyrics, and vocals, with some calling it the best song on the album. (wikipedia)

                                        








I first heard this song on the first full trailer for The Host. Right there, then, it's on repeat in my music player. The song is soooo addicting, like I couldn't stop myself from singing along- which is actually, me, screaming and shouting the lyrics of the song. There, then, I decided to download the whole album of Imagine Dragons.  The music genre is not exactly a new to me since I've been listening to different styles of music.  My first thought upon hearing the song  was , "Fudge! I love this band!" And I am undone.





Watch the Video Here ---> radioactive

Lyrics

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, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, I'm radioactive, radioactive

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, I'm radioactive, radioactive

I raise my flags, don my clothes

It's a revolution, I suppose

We're painted 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, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, I'm radioactive, radioactive

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, 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, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, I'm radioactive, radioactive

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, I'm radioactive, radioactive