Overdosing With You
Billie the Vision & the Dancers Lyrics
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And I've been thinking about Mike Delfino and his gun
And I've been drawing patterns in my mind, but I can't fall asleep
And I've been counting all the sheep there is to count
No, I can't fall asleep and that is why I am here with you tonight
Can you lend me a DVD box or sing me a lullaby?
Hello Mrs. Van De Kamp, did you clean the whole kitchen and drink all the wine?
Hello Saferide, can you give me a safe ride back to sleep?
'Cause I wanna OD on DH
I wanna OD on DH
Let me overdose on DH with you
Trying to kill the pain watching make-believe peoples fake disasters
If I'd been Elaine this misery'd been followed by studio laughter
Been looking for someone who could love me just like Will loves Grace
But they say "It's not like on your flat screen TV"
It's gotta be like on my flat screen TV
I've seen you around I can tell that you are just like me
You'd rather watch reruns than deal with the bad spin-off called life
I'll put the kettle on. Let's not speak, talk ruins every conversation
I've downloaded Dexter. Come, there is room next to me
Hello Mr Sipowicz, 'ginning to understand why you act like you do
Hello Pablo, I got this vision, we can dance to it
I need to OD on NYPD
I need to OD on NYPD
Let's overdose on NYPD when we're blue
The lyrics of "Overdosing With You" by Billie the Vision & the Dancers speak about the desire to escape from reality by consuming media obsessions, preferring to live in a world of television characters rather than facing the hardships of real life. The singer mentions the names of characters from popular TV shows such as "Desperate Housewives" and "Dexter," yearning to live in their world where problems are neatly wrapped up in an hour-long episode. The singer also expresses the desire to find someone who loves them as much as Will loves Grace, a fictional couple from the TV show "Will & Grace." However, they recognize that reality is often messier and more complex than the idealized version portrayed on television.
The chorus of the song, "I wanna OD on DH. I wanna OD on NYPD," represents the desire to consume media so excessively that it becomes a form of escape from reality. Just like an overdose of drugs, overdosing on TV shows allows the singer to temporarily numb their pain and forget about their problems. The song paints a picture of a generation that has become so disillusioned with reality that they seek refuge in fictional worlds.
Overall, "Overdosing With You" is a commentary on the addictive nature of media and the escapism it provides. It speaks to the universal appeal of losing oneself in a world where everything is simpler, more predictable and easier to deal with.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been thinking about Gabrielle Solis and all the desperate housewives
I've been pondering over Gabrielle Solis and equally desperate housewives.
And I've been thinking about Mike Delfino and his gun
I can't get the picture of Mike Delfino and his gun out of my head.
And I've been drawing patterns in my mind, but I can't fall asleep
I've been creating a sequence of designs in my thoughts, but still, I can't drift into slumber.
And I've been counting all the sheep there is to count
I've been envisioning sheep jumping over a fence, but nothing seems to work.
No, I can't fall asleep and that is why I am here with you tonight
Since I'm unable to sleep, that's what led me here, seeking refuge with you tonight.
Can you lend me a DVD box or sing me a lullaby?
Would you be able to lend me a DVD box or sing me a soothing lullaby to give me some comfort?
Hello Mrs. Van De Kamp, did you clean the whole kitchen and drink all the wine?
Greetings Mrs. Van De Kamp, have you cleaned up the entire kitchen and drowned yourself in wine?
Hello Saferide, can you give me a safe ride back to sleep?
Hello Saferide, can you safely lead me back to the land of dreams?
'Cause I wanna OD on DH
I want to overdose on the show Desperate Housewives.
I wanna OD on DH
I want to have an overdose of the series Desperate Housewives.
Let me overdose on DH with you
Join me in enjoying a Desperate Housewives overdose.
Trying to kill the pain watching make-believe peoples fake disasters
I am trying to alleviate my distress by watching fictitious people go through imaginary crises
If I'd been Elaine this misery'd been followed by studio laughter
If I were in Elaine's shoes, this melancholy would yield laughter and merriment in the studio.
Been looking for someone who could love me just like Will loves Grace
I have been searching for the kind of love that Will shares unconditionally with Grace
But they say "It's not like on your flat screen TV"
They argue that real-life situations are unlike the scripted reality depicted on my TV screen.
It's gotta be like on my flat screen TV
But, for me, everything should be like the ideal life portrayed on my television.
I've seen you around I can tell that you are just like me
I notice that you and I share a similar taste,
You'd rather watch reruns than deal with the bad spin-off called life
You'd rather entertain yourself with repeated episodes, as a way to avoid handling the awful experience called life.
I'll put the kettle on. Let's not speak, talk ruins every conversation
I'll prepare beverages. Let's stay silent, speaking ruins all conversations.
I've downloaded Dexter. Come, there is room next to me
I've downloaded the Dexter series. Come watch it, there's enough space for us.
Hello Mr Sipowicz, 'ginning to understand why you act like you do
Greetings Mr Sipowicz, starting to grasp the reason for your actions.
Hello Pablo, I got this vision, we can dance to it
Hello Pablo, I have this image where we can dance to the beats of this tune.
I need to OD on NYPD
I want to overdose on the TV series NYPD.
I need to OD on NYPD
I want to have an overdose of the series NYPD.
Let's overdose on NYPD when we're blue
Let's revel in an excess of the NYPD show when we're feeling blue.
Contributed by Kaelyn K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.