AC/DC has sold over 200 million albums world wide. They're #4 on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" and ranked #7 on MTV's "Greatest Heavy Metal Band Of All Time".
In the beginning the lead singer was Bon Scott, who had a very distinct voice. When he died in 1980, Brian Johnson took over the lead vocals. Brian Johnson debuted with what is probably now their most known album, "Back in Black", in part written by Bon Scott.
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Overdose
ACDC Lyrics
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I never drank much booze
But I'm only a man, don't you understand
And a man can sometimes lose
You gave me something I never had
Pulled me down with you
Pulled me up, think I'm in love
Hope you can pull me through
I overdosed on you
I overdosed on you
Crazy but it's true
Ain't nothing I can do
I overdosed on you
Oh woman you give to me
More than I can take
But listen honey, I don't mind
You're a habit I don't want to break
Don't want none of that hard stuff
Don't need it anymore
I'm in love, and I'm sinking fast
And I don't need no cure
I overdosed on you
I overdosed on you
Crazy but it's true
Ain't nothing I can do
I overdosed on you
Gee I was happy as a man could be
To far gone to escape
Power of love, don't pull me off
Just write on my grave
I overdosed on you
I overdosed on you
Crazy but it's true
Ain't nothing I can do
I overdosed on you
On you, on you, on you
All over you
All over you
Overdosed
Overdosed
Overdosed on you
Overdosed on you
In "Overdose," ACDC presents the story of a man who fell in love with a woman who became his addiction. This man claims he never smoked or drank to excess, but he couldn't resist this woman's pull. He admits that he's only human and "can sometimes lose," implying that he's not perfect and susceptible to temptation. The woman in question gave him something he had never experienced before, and as a result, he cannot escape her grasp. The chorus proclaims that this man has "overdosed" on this woman, and though he knows it's an unhealthy addiction, he cannot help but give in to it.
The lyrics go on to describe the power this woman has over the man, stating that she gives him more than he can handle. However, despite acknowledging that he has become addicted to her love, he doesn't want to break free from it. The man states that he doesn't need any hard substances because the love he has for this woman is enough. As the song progresses, the man admits that he is happy, but he also knows it's a dangerous feeling because he has become addicted to the woman, and he cannot escape her pull.
One possible interpretation of this song is that it is a cautionary tale about the dangers of addiction. The man in the song recognizes that he has become dependent on the woman in question and acknowledges that his addiction is unhealthy. However, he cannot resist her power over him, no matter how much he may wish to break free. Another interpretation is that the song is a celebration of love's intense and addictive nature. The man is happy in his addiction to the woman because he feels that their love is enough to sustain him.
Line by Line Meaning
I never smoked with no cigarettes
I have never indulged in smoking cigarettes.
I never drank much booze
I have not been a heavy drinker.
But I'm only a man, don't you understand
I'm only human, prone to weaknesses and temptations.
And a man can sometimes lose
And sometimes, despite best efforts, a man can fall short.
You gave me something I never had
You introduced me to something new.
Pulled me down with you
You brought me along with you, into your world.
Pulled me up, think I'm in love
But you raised me up out of my previous state, and now I think I am in love.
Hope you can pull me through
I hope you can help me navigate these new feelings and emotions.
I overdosed on you, Crazy but it's true
I am now consumed by my love for you, it's overwhelming and intense.
Ain't nothing I can do
I feel like I am powerless to resist this feeling.
Oh woman you give to me, more than I can take
You are overwhelming me with all that you bring to my life.
But listen honey, I don't mind
Despite this, I am not upset or disapproving.
You're a habit I don't want to break
Your presence in my life has become vital and I do not want to be without you.
Don't want none of that hard stuff, don't need it anymore
I no longer have a desire or need for anything else.
I'm in love, and I'm sinking fast
I am now deeply in love, and it feels like I am losing control.
And I don't need no cure
I don't need anything to help me get over this, I don't want to.
Gee I was happy as a man could be
I was very content and satisfied with my life.
To far gone to escape
But now I have completely lost myself in you, it's too late to go back.
Power of love, don't pull me off, just write on my grave
I am willing to give my life for my love for you, it has become that powerful and strong.
On you, on you, on you
All my thoughts, feelings and attention are focused solely on you.
All over you
My love is all encompassing, it's everywhere and in everything I do.
Overdosed, overdosed, overdosed on you
I have become addicted to you and my love for you is limitless.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: RONALD BELFORD SCOTT, ANGUS MCKINNON YOUNG, MALCOLM MITCHELL YOUNG
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