Overjoyed
Bastille Lyrics
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When you listen to my words
I see them sinking in
Oh I see them crawling underneath your skin
Words are all we have
We'll be talking
We'll be talking
We'll be talking
And I hear you calling in the dead of night
Oh I hear you calling in the dead of night
You lean towards despair
Any given opportunity you're there
But what is there to gain?
When you're always falling off the fence that way.
Words are all we have
We'll be talking
We'll be talking
These words are all we have
We'll be talking
And I hear you calling in the dead of night
Oh I hear you calling in the dead of night
Oh I hear you calling in the dead of night
Oh I hear you calling in the dead of night
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
And I hear you calling in the dead of night
Oh I hear you calling in the dead of night
Oh I hear you calling in the dead of night
Oh I hear you calling in the dead of night
Ooh
Oh I feel overjoyed
When you listen to my words
The lyrics in Bastille's song "Overjoyed" express the joy of when someone truly hears and absorbs the words one speaks. The chorus expresses this sentiment with "Oh I feel overjoyed, When you listen to my words, I see them sinking in, Oh I see them crawling underneath your skin." The singer revels in the thought that their words are being truly heard and taken to heart.
The verses explore the idea that words are all we have to communicate with each other, and that even in the darkest of times, we can find solace and hope in them. The lines "You lean towards despair, Any given opportunity you're there, But what is there to gain? When you're always falling off the fence that way" suggest that even when one is feeling lost and alone in life, words can provide a sense of companionship and understanding.
The repeated line "And I hear you calling in the dead of night" is a reminder that even when we are at our lowest, there is always someone willing to listen and help. The song ends with the same line, driving home the idea that in our darkest moments, the power of communication and connection can bring hope and joy back into our lives.
Overall, "Overjoyed" is a powerful testament to the importance of communication in our human experience, and a celebration of the joy that comes from having our words truly heard and understood.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh I feel overjoyed
I feel extremely happy and content
When you listen to my words
When I am able to communicate with you and you understand me
I see them sinking in
I can see that my words are being understood by you
Oh I see them crawling underneath your skin
I can see that my words are having a profound effect on you and are becoming a part of you
Words are all we have
Communication is our only tool
We'll be talking
We will continue to communicate with each other
And I hear you calling in the dead of night
I can hear you reaching out to me even in the darkest times
You lean towards despair
You tend to be negative and hopeless
Any given opportunity you're there
You are always present and ready to dwell in despair
But what is there to gain?
What is the point or benefit of dwelling in despair?
When you're always falling off the fence that way.
When you keep vacillating between hopelessness and hope, without choosing one
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL SMITH
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@samanthalacey2735
Oh I feel overjoyed
When you listen to my words
I see them sinking in
Oh I see them crawling underneath your skin
Words are all we have
We'll be talking
We'll be talking
These words are all we have
We'll be talking
And I hear you calling in the dead of night
Oh I hear you calling in the dead of night
You lean towards despair
Any given opportunity you're there
But what is there to gain?
When you're always falling off the fence that way.
Words are all we have
We'll be talking
We'll be talking
These words are all we have
We'll be talking
And I hear you calling in the dead of night
Oh I hear you calling in the dead of night
Oh I hear you calling in the dead of night
Oh I hear you calling in the dead of night
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
And I hear you calling in the dead of night
Oh I hear you calling in the dead of night
Oh I hear you calling in the dead of night
Oh I hear you calling in the dead of night
Ooh
Oh I feel overjoyed
When you listen to my words
@teslasrocketman
For all you wondering why they put the breaks of random silence in the song, it is to represent and show us that truly "words are all we have". Because as soon as they take them away, if even for a few seconds, we feel confused and like something is wrong.
@collector832
You are indeed a genius
@tinomak1332
teslasrocketman and here i thought it was to encourage people to buy their single and not stream/download it
@wolfpaw7088
It's to prevent people from downloading it from YouTube I think
@tatjanawachtendorf298
Words can also confuse,.....
@milsterino6401
@@wolfpaw7088 nope, check out their other songs, they don't do that. i dunno if it is to show that or just to look cool but it's not to stop people from downloading it.
@mrronnylives
You can count on Bastille making a song entitled 'Overjoyed' sound so sad. Its a great song though
@ellag6545
So true!! Omg! ❤😂
@saulogabriel7281
Ella Gabbar Hello I am Brazilian seems strange is not kkkk
@blindworm7857
Aaron Baneseh like an act of kindness