Overdose
Botulism Lyrics
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I still need more to clear my head
Weather is fine and so am I
Not even here, it made things right
High
Dive
Covered to heads with pidgeon shit
Take what has done the trick before
Not suicidal, I am just bored
High
Dive
These lyrics from Botulism's song "Overdose" convey a sense of desperation and seeking solace through destructive habits. The opening lines, "Down on the floor, there's nothing left, I still need more to clear my head," suggest that the singer is feeling empty and seeks to numb their thoughts or emotions through indulgence. The repetition of the word "High" and the metaphorical use of "Dive" can be interpreted as a reference to drug use or escaping reality through a high or altered state.
The next set of lyrics, "Up in the sky the angels sing, Covered to heads with pidgeon shit," juxtapose a higher divine presence with an unpleasant reality. The angels singing in the sky represents a sense of hope or salvation, but they are tainted by being covered in pigeon droppings. This could symbolize the disillusionment or disappointment the singer feels in seeking solace externally.
The final lines, "Take what has done the trick before, Not suicidal, I am just bored," suggest that the singer is engaging in these destructive behaviors out of boredom rather than a desire for self-harm or death. It reflects a sense of apathy and a need for stimulation or escape from a monotonous existence.
Overall, "Overdose" communicates the destructive cycle of seeking temporary relief or distraction from emotional or psychological pain. The lyrics highlight the isolating and disillusioning nature of these habits while also conveying the underlying desire for something more fulfilling.
Line by Line Meaning
Down on the floor, there's nothing left
Feeling completely depleted and empty, with no energy or emotions left
I still need more to clear my head
Desiring additional stimulants to try and alleviate the mental clutter and confusion
Weather is fine and so am I
Despite external circumstances being pleasant, my inner state is still troubled
Not even here, it made things right
Even in this present moment, nothing has been able to fix or resolve the underlying issues
High
Seeking an elevated mental or physical state through substance use
Dive
Taking a plunge into the depths of addictive behavior without concern for the consequences
Up in the sky the angels sing
Engaging in self-destructive habits while disregarding any positive or spiritual influences
Covered to heads with pidgeon shit
Having metaphorical filth or negativity covering one's thoughts and perception
Take what has done the trick before
Repeating the same patterns or seeking the same substances that previously provided temporary relief
Not suicidal, I am just bored
Clarifying that the motivation behind these actions is not a desire to end one's life, but rather a result of boredom and apathy
High
Yearning for an altered state of consciousness or escape from reality
Dive
Immersing oneself further into the abyss of addiction and self-destructive behavior
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Written by: Sławomir Piastuch
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