Overkill
Biquini Cavadão Lyrics
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I think about the implications
Of diving in too deep
And possibly the complications
Especially at night
I worry over situations
I know I'll be alright
Perhaps it's just imagination
Day after day it reappears
Night after night my heartbeat shows the fear
Ghosts appear and fade away
Alone between the sheets
It only brings exasperation
It's time to walk the streets
Smell the desperation
At least there's pretty lights
And though there's little variation
It nullifies the night
From overkill
Day after day it reappears
Night after night my heartbeat shows the fear
Ghosts appear and fade away
Come back another day
I can't get to sleep
I think about the implications
Of diving in too deep
And possibly the complications
Especially at night
I worry over situations that
I know will be alright
It's just overkill
Day after day it reappears
Night after night my heartbeat shows the fear
Ghosts appear and fade away
Ghosts appear and fade away
Ghosts appear and fade away
Biquini Cavadão's song "Overkill" explores the idea of paranoia and anxiety. The singer cannot fall asleep because they are constantly thinking about the "implications" and "complications" that come with "diving in too deep". They worry about situations that they know will be alright, but the fear still persists. The lyrics suggest that this paranoia is heightened at night, when ghosts seem to appear and fade away. The singer feels alone and frustrated, and decides to walk the streets to distract themselves. Ultimately, the fear is overkill - the situation is not as bad as they believe it to be.
The repetition of "day after day" and "night after night" emphasizes the insidious nature of anxiety. It is persistent and unrelenting, and wears down the singer with its constant presence. The use of "ghosts" also adds to the eerie, haunted quality of the lyrics. The fear feels like it is coming from an external source, rather than just the singer's mind. The repetition of "ghosts appear and fade away" creates a sense of dread, as if there is something lurking in the background that the singer cannot escape.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't get to sleep
The singer is unable to fall asleep
I think about the implications
The singer is considering the potential consequences of something
Of diving in too deep
The singer is concerned about getting in too deep with something, potentially dangerous
And possibly the complications
The artist is worried about potential complications arising from their actions
Especially at night
The worry is strongest at night when the artist is alone with their thoughts
I worry over situations
The singer is constantly worrying about different situations and outcomes
I know I'll be alright
Despite the worrying, the singer feels confident that they will ultimately be okay
Perhaps it's just imagination
The artist realizes that their worrying may just be their imagination running wild
Day after day it reappears
The worrying and fear continues day after day without cessation
Night after night my heartbeat shows the fear
The artist's physical reaction to their fear and worry is their racing heartbeat
Ghosts appear and fade away
The ghosts are a metaphor for the singer's fears and worries, coming and going over time
Alone between the sheets
The artist is alone in their bed, surrounded by their worries and fears
It only brings exasperation
The situation is frustrating and overwhelming for the singer
It's time to walk the streets
The singer decides to leave their bed and go out into the world
Smell the desperation
The singer is aware of the desperation and struggles of those around them
At least there's pretty lights
The artist finds some solace in the beauty of the city lights
And though there's little variation
Despite the beauty, the artist recognizes that there is little variety or novelty in the city
It nullifies the night
The lights of the city make the night less oppressive for the singer
From overkill
The overwhelming nature of the singer's fears and worries is 'overkill'
Come back another day
The artist wishes for their fears and ghosts to stay away and give them some peace
Contributed by Cole I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lula Gigante
Caramba! A melhor música do mundo da maior banda do mundo tocada pela maior banda do Brasil de todos os tempos! É muita emoção! A versão cover ficou perfeita, sensacional! Biquíni Biquíni Biquíni... 🎸🎤👍🏻👍🏻
Igo S.S
A melhor versão dessa música , para quem ama o rock , é impossível não se arrepiar
Professor Max Machado
A melhor Música do Men At Work e essa é a melhor versão que já existiu, tinha que ser o Biquíni.
mauro ferreira
curto muito It's a Mistake
Professor Max Machado
@mauro ferreira muito bom
Aline Santos
Bruno Gouveia, eu amo demais essa sua performance. 🎉
Luiz Rock é vida
Guilherme Rael subindo nos vocais na segunda parte. Que vibe show
MetaInfo Brasil
Sensacional, minha banda de infância, tocando o hino do men at work !
Que espetáculo !
WoW
Ghosts no more appear in my fade away ! Dank u !
Alexer Peixoto
Isso é um hino
Jadson Freitas
Amo demais essa música,ficou show essa versão do Biquini...