In April 2007 a new album 'Whitenoise Superstar' was released, followed by 'One Hit Wonder' in 2008.
OVERDRIVER
Astrobrite Lyrics
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I'll try, to get it signed
If ever, you'll ever stop
Don't fake it
Don't turn me down
Overdriver
Everyplace the way will go
Overdriver
I'll stop, from a world if I come up on top
But surely... (ness?)
Your sugar kiss so sweet
Why can't you be
Like you used to be to me
I need you now, because I love you still
Overdriver
I hate you now, because I love you still
Overdriver
Somehow forever, I guess I always will
The lyrics to Astrobrite's song Overdriver are open to interpretation, but one possible reading is that they are an expression of conflicted emotions towards a past lover who is now just a memory. The first verse acknowledges the beauty of a certain day in the past, perhaps a day that was particularly significant to the couple's relationship. The singer then expresses a desire to capture that memory in some way, to "get it signed," in order to hold onto it.
The second verse starts with a declaration that the singer would be willing to leave behind their current life and everything in it if they could be with their past lover again, "from a world if I come up on top." However, the following lines suggest that the relationship ended badly and that the singer is still harboring some resentment or hurt towards their ex. The repetition of "I hate you now, because I love you still" in the chorus reinforces the idea of conflicting emotions that are difficult to untangle.
The repeated motif of the "Overdriver" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the intense emotions that the singer is experiencing. It is not clear exactly what the Overdriver represents, but its association with driving and speeding suggests a sense of urgency and intensity, perhaps even danger.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll say, you were so beautiful that day
I want to express how incredibly beautiful you looked that day.
I'll try, to get it signed
I'll attempt to obtain your signature.
If ever, you'll ever stop
If you ever decide to stop, take a break or quit – let me know.
Don't fake it
Don't pretend or put on an act – be genuine with me.
Don't turn me down
Don't refuse or reject me – give me a chance.
Overdriver
This is a repeated line that may not have a clear meaning, but it could refer to someone who is over-eager or pushy.
Everyplace the way will go
Wherever you choose to go or whatever you choose to do, I'll follow you.
Super duper perfect smiles
This is a phrase that may not have a clear meaning, but it could refer to someone smiling or having a good time.
I'll stop, from a world if I come up on top
If I succeed or win in this world, I'll stop and take a break.
But surely... (ness?)
This could be an unfinished thought, but it could mean that although success is important, there are other important things as well.
Your sugar kiss so sweet
Your kiss is incredibly sweet – like sugar.
Why can't you be
I'm wondering why you can't be the way you used to be.
Like you used to be to me
I miss the way you used to be with me.
I need you now, because I love you still
I realize that I still need you, because I'm still in love with you.
Overdriver
This is a repeated line that may not have a clear meaning, but it could refer to someone who is over-eager or pushy.
I hate you now, because I love you still
I'm angry with you now, but I still love you.
Somehow forever, I guess I always will
Somehow, I know that I'll always love you.
Contributed by Sophia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.