Acid Ghost emerged onto the San Francisco indie-pop scene in early 2015, debuting their music with the release of their first single, "All Alone," in January of that year. The band swiftly followed this with a 4-song EP titled "Ghosts & Rotten Love" in April 2015, showcasing range across genres such as dream pop and alternative rock. In July of the same year, they released their debut album, "Vacation," recorded entirely in their home studio.
In 2017, Acid Ghost faced a period of silence following several allegations of sexual assault against Ace Barcelon. Barcelon publicly admitted to sending unwanted explicit content and engaging in inappropriate text conversations. Subsequently, the band took a hiatus. However, they returned in January 2023 with the release of their album titled "-".
Overthinking
Acid Ghost Lyrics
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she walked away with me that night
since then we hung out daily
we held hands and had some fun but it was ended shortly
when whats-his-name came into place
and you fell for him slowly
She pushed me away ever since that day with him
And i'm at home just sick of s again
Because I need her
but she's already leaving me
and i need her and i need her and i need her bad
but she's already leaving me
but oh well
Crazy how life goes on without me
maybe one day i'll find the one to save me
but can't you be that person to answer me?
but it was all your fault, since you left me
She pushed me away ever since that day with him
And i'm at home just sick of s again
Because I need her
but she's already leaving me
and i need her and i need her and i need her bad
but she's already leaving me
but oh well
The lyrics to Acid Ghost's song "Overthinking" speak to the feeling of loss and longing for a past love. The opening lines set the stage of the song by describing meeting someone at a party during the summer, which quickly led to a close relationship. However, things took a turn when the person fell for someone else, leading them to push the singer away. The repetition of the line "I need her bad, but she's already leaving me" emphasizes the depth of desire for this lost love.
The chorus also adds an additional layer of complexity to the emotional landscape of the song. While the singer is longing for their past love, they also express a sense of resignation, acknowledging that life goes on without them. However, the song ends on a somewhat bitter note, with the singer blaming their former love for the pain they feel.
Overall, "Overthinking" speaks to the universal experience of loss and the complicated emotions that arise when seeking closure after a relationship ends.
Line by Line Meaning
Summertime was when we met all drunk at that party
We met during the summer at a party where we were both drunk.
she walked away with me that night
We left the party together that night.
since then we hung out daily
After the party, we started hanging out and spending time together daily.
we held hands and had some fun but it was ended shortly
We had some fun times together, but it didn't last very long.
when whats-his-name came into place
Things changed when another person entered the picture.
and you fell for him slowly
You started to develop feelings for this other person.
She pushed me away ever since that day with him
Since that day, she has been pushing me away and distancing herself from me.
And i'm at home just sick of s again
I am left feeling sick and upset at home.
Because I need her
I have come to rely on her and need her in my life.
but she's already leaving me
Unfortunately, she is already pulling away and leaving me behind.
and i need her and i need her and i need her bad
I feel a desperate need for her companionship and support.
but oh well
Despite my need for her, I am resigned to the fact that she is moving on without me.
Crazy how life goes on without me
It can be difficult to accept how quickly life moves on, even when we feel left behind.
maybe one day i'll find the one to save me
Perhaps someday I will find someone who will help me feel saved and whole again.
but can't you be that person to answer me?
However, I am still holding out hope that she could be the one to help me through this difficult time.
but it was all your fault, since you left me
I am placing blame on her for leaving me and causing me pain.
Contributed by Christopher C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.