ANIMA!’s debut album Not At This Time is out on Friday January 13, 2023. Also available in immersive Dolby Atmos on Apple Music, the three lead up singles feature their powerful female vocal, uplifting beats and their signature colorful sound world that they have become most celebrated for.
Overflow
ANIMA! Lyrics
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(That you reach for)
It's a sea of
(It's a sea of)
Your perceptions
(Your perceptions)
And it's filling up, giving a human a reason to give in
Overflowing
(Overflowing)
With intention
(With intention)
Why are you trying
To fit in a box that nobody opens
Just sittin' on a shelf all black and white
Your colors and your shapes are golden
You're golden, child
Why are you crying
To fit in a box that nobody opens
Your colors and your shapes are golden
You're golden, child
Keep swimming on, pushing for, picking up what you think will
(What you think will)
Make you better
(Make you better)
Make them want you
(Make them want you)
But what about all of the beautiful sights you're missing
(That you're missing)
When you're looking
(When you're looking)
At what's ahead instead of what's around
Why are you trying
To fit in a box that nobody opens
Just sittin' on a shelf all black and white
Your colors and your shapes are golden
You're golden, child
Why are you trying
To sit in a box that nobody opens
Your colors and your shapes are golden
You're golden, child
Overflow, overflow yeah (Overflow, yeah)
Overflow, overflow yeah (Overflow, yeah)
ANIMA!'s song "Overflow" delivers a message of self-affirmation and encourages listeners to embrace their individuality rather than conforming to societal expectations. The opening line "You're a boat in the ocean of everything that you reach for" implies that every individual is a vehicle that can lead them to any destination they set their minds to. The following line "It's a sea of your perceptions" suggests that individuals' experiences and culture shape their perceptions and understanding of the world around them. The chorus emphasizes the idea of not trying to fit into preconceived boxes imposed by others, and instead recognizing your unique qualities and talents. The line "Your colors and your shapes are golden, you're golden, child" reinforces the notion that everyone has value and should celebrate their individuality.
The verse highlights the consequences of trying to fit into societal norms and expectations. The line "Keep swimming on, pushing for, picking up what you think will make you better" is a reflection of the pressure to conform to societal standards in order to be accepted. However, this can result in missing out on the beauty around us, as suggested by "But what about all of the beautiful sights you're missing when you're looking at what's ahead instead of what's around." The chorus is repeated twice throughout the song backed by a percussion-driven beat that gives the song an uplifting feeling and reinforces the idea of overflowing with intention and embracing one's unique qualities.
Line by Line Meaning
You’re a boat in the ocean of everything that you reach for
You are like a boat sailing in the vast ocean of what you aspire to achieve in life.
(That you reach for)
This line is a repetition of the previous line for emphasis purpose.
It’s a sea of
The ocean symbolizes the vastness of the possibilities available in life to explore.
(It’s a sea of)
This line is a repetition of the previous line for emphasis purpose.
Your perceptions
Your perception and understanding of the world around you are the waves that guide your boat towards your goals.
And it’s filling up, giving a human a reason to give in
As your boat sails deeper into the vast ocean, the challenges and struggles of life could make you feel overwhelmed, leading to the temptation of giving up.
(Reason to give in)
This line is a repetition of the previous line for emphasis purpose.
Overflowing
Life's challenges could become too much to handle, and this could trigger emotions to build up until they overflow like a wave crashing against your boat.
With intention
However, despite the challenges, you should always have a clear purpose and goal that drives you towards success.
Why are you trying
This line is a rhetorical question aimed at inspiring you to reflect on why you keep trying to fit into situations that are not aligned with your true self.
To fit in a box that nobody opens
The 'box' here symbolizes any limiting beliefs or societal expectations that constrain your creativity and hinder you from living your best life to the fullest.
Just sittin’ on a shelf all black and white
The 'shelf' is a metaphor for a societal stereotype that expects you to conform to a certain way of life, which is narrow-minded and lacks color and diversity.
Your colors and your shapes are golden
You are unique, and your diversity is your beauty, which no one can replicate. Embrace it.
You’re golden, child
You are special and valuable, like gold. This line is a reminder to always appreciate your self-worth and value yourself.
Why are you crying
This line is a rhetorical question aimed at inspiring you to reflect on why you keep letting limiting beliefs or societal norms hold you back from being your true self.
Keep swimming on, pushing for, picking up what you think will
As you sail on your boat, you will encounter obstacles you can only overcome by pushing through them and picking up the tools and knowledge to keep moving forward towards your goals.
(What you think will)
This line is a repetition of the previous line for emphasis purpose.
Make you better
The goal of pushing through challenges and learning is to become a better version of yourself.
Make them want you
As you improve, others will be attracted to your unique individuality and the value you bring to the world.
But what about all of the beautiful sights you’re missing
If you focus only on your goals and the obstacles you need to overcome, you will miss out on the beauty around you that makes the journey worthwhile.
(That you're missing)
This line is a repetition of the previous line for emphasis purpose.
When you’re looking
This line refers to the idea of being fixated on a specific goal or outcome.
(When you’re looking)
This line is a repetition of the previous line for emphasis purpose.
At what’s ahead instead of what’s around
This line implies focusing on the destination rather than enjoying the journey towards it.
Overflow, overflow yeah (Overflow, yeah)
The chorus reiterates the idea of emotions building up to the point of overflowing.
Overflow, overflow yeah (Overflow, yeah)
This line is a repetition of the previous line for emphasis purpose.
Contributed by Gianna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@thewanderingwitch88
You’re a boat in the ocean of everything that you reach for
It’s sea of
Your perceptions
And it’s filling up, giving a human a reason to give in
Overflowing
With intention
Why are you trying
To fit in a box that nobody opens
Just sittin’ on a shelf
All black and white
Your colors and your shapes
Are golden
You’re golden child
Why are you trying
To fit in a box that nobody opens
Your colors and your shapes
Are golden
You’re golden child
Keep swimming on, pushing for, picking up what you think will
Make you better
Make them want you
But what about all of the beautiful sights you’re missing
When you’re looking
What's ahead instead of what’s around
Why are you trying
To fit in a box that nobody opens
Just sittin’ on a shelf
All black and white
Your colors and your shapes
Are golden
You’re golden child
Why are you trying
To fit in a box that nobody opens
Your colors and your shapes
Are golden
You’re golden child
@govardhangedela1665
You’re a boat in the ocean of everything that you reach for
It’s sea of
Your perceptions
And it’s filling up, giving a human a reason to give in
Overflowing
With intention
Why are you trying
To fit in a box that nobody opens
Just sittin’ on a shelf
All black and white
Your colors and your shapes
Are golden
You’re golden child
Why are you trying
To fit in a box that nobody opens
Your colors and your shapes
Are golden
You’re golden child
Keep swimming on, pushing for, picking up what you think will
Make you better
Make them want you
But what about all of the beautiful sights you’re missing
When you’re looking
What's ahead instead of what’s around
Why are you trying
To fit in a box that nobody opens
Just sittin’ on a shelf
All black and white
Your colors and your shapes
Are golden
You’re golden child
Why are you trying
To fit in a box that nobody opens
Your colors and your shapes
Are golden
You’re golden child
@soda8028
Guys thank you so much for creating this band
The music is truly wonderful to hear and all this is very special to me.
I'll always support your work!
@AnimaWorldwide
thank you so much!
@kaige498
this song is the most beautiful I think I've ever heard
honestly, it speaks to me
@AnimaWorldwide
so sweet thank you!
@fuzzyblueberry2917
really glad you're back, your music always helps me relax.
@AnimaWorldwide
yay!
@MrLemonfeet
Please do not stop making music. This stuff is crack.
@AnimaWorldwide
Thank you so much! Also crack is whack
@vnrnrn7113
Nobody can change my mind, She has the most beautiful voice.
@AnimaWorldwide
so sweet thank you