Born in Seattle, WA and raised in San Diego, Choklate has always in one way… Read Full Bio ↴Born in Seattle, WA and raised in San Diego, Choklate has always in one way or another been involved with music or dance. Her career began at the age of 23 in Seattle at one of it's most famous live music nights, Jumbalaya. She was raised on Gospel, but was introduced to hip-hop by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince's "Parents Just Don't Understand". Beside the gospel, it was hard for Choklate to hear much soul music at home, so when finally out on her own, she recalls having her ear to everything from Bach and Yo Yo Ma to Brotha Lynch Hung.

Her brother produced and engineered her first record, "Sound Sessions Vol.1", which she claims was the incubator for her craft. During the recording of that album, she was introduced to punctuality, professionalism, and the politics of the game. Her brother Mike D made sure, musically, that she had a canvas to discover and work on her voice." She later met Jonathan Moore of Jasiri Management and he introduced her to the three most happening hiphop producers in Seattle: Bean One, Vitamin D, and Jake One. Her follow up album "Choklate" was one of the truly organic, R&B records to come out of Seattle in a long time.

As spring blooms into summer, along comes the birth of a stunning new soul artist. The debut full length by Choklate is equal parts soul, gritty hip hop and a sound and songwriting standard that we all wish commercial R&B would have grown up to be.

Overdose
Choklate Lyrics

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Damn, another 20 missed calls
I love her and I hate her, it's a funny twist ya'll
Can't stand her when she in town, but miss her when she gone
Truth be told, I'd rather be with her than alone.
But fights break out, and neighbors call 5-0
Screamin you the most foul b*tch I know.
Forever mine, wherever I go.
Sex pistols out....die slow.

Nah, die slower than that
Just collapse all over my mattress
Who shot ya? That n*gga ain't finished
So once again I find myself in it...click clack.
Just lemme take a minute
Round two is in the chamber, all you gotta do is spin it
Aim for the heart, battle of the sexes
All's fair in love and war, casualties expected.

I never had it so good before
It's never been like this (Like this, this, this)
I swear I always want more (More)
Feel like I need rehabilitation
I'm sure imma overdose.

So close to the edge
And I don't think that I can back away (I'm in trouble)
I might just jump over the ledge
Cause I'm up too high
Feels like I can fly

I think I'm addicted
So you can call me a fiend
Give me something quickly
And get the monkey off me
(X2)

Got me ditchin responsibility
So I can find you (Where?)
Clearly lately I'm really fiending
Cause what you got is what I'm needing yea

Need you to let it run through my veins.

So close to the edge
And I don't think that I can back away
I might just jump over the ledge
Cause I'm up too high
Feels like I can fly

I think I'm addicted
So you can call me a fiend
Give me something quickly
And get the monkey off me
(X2)

Gimme all of you
Anoint me with your touch
When I want it don't say no,
Give it to me, lemme overdose
(x2)

So you can call me a fiend
Give me something quickly
And get the monkey off me

I think I'm addicted
So you can call me a fiend
Give me something quickly
And get the monkey off me

Gimme all of you
Anoint me with your touch
When I want it don't say no,
Give it to me, lemme overdose
(x2)

Overdose, overdose, overdose, overdose, overdose.

Overall Meaning

The song "Overdose" by Choklate portrays a complicated relationship that is going through its highs and lows. The opening lines reveal that the singer has missed 20 calls from someone they love and hate at the same time. While in the singer's presence, they can't stand them, but when they leave, they miss them. The lyrics paint a picture of a love triangle full of arguments, jealousy, and passion. The line, "Forever mine, wherever I go," suggests that the singer is possessive and territorial about their lover. But, things get heated to the point where cops are involved, and they fight like there's no tomorrow. The line "All's fair in love and war, casualties expected" highlights the intense and reckless nature of their relationship.

The chorus of the song reveals that the singer feels they are addicted to their lover, and it feels like an overdose. They're close to the edge, and they can't back away. They're addicted to the high of being with their lover, an addiction so strong that they feel the need to jump over the ledge.

The song is an intense and raw depiction of a love so overwhelming that it becomes an addiction. It's a relatable feeling for many people who have been in love and experienced the high and lows of a passionate relationship. The song ends with the repetition of the word overdose, emphasizing the intensity of the addiction.

Line by Line Meaning

Damn, another 20 missed calls
Receiving multiple calls from someone, unsure whether to answer or to ignore.

I love her and I hate her, it's a funny twist ya'll
Experiencing conflicting feelings of love and hate for someone.

Can't stand her when she in town, but miss her when she gone
Feeling annoyed when someone is around, but missing them when they're not.

Truth be told, I'd rather be with her than alone.
Preferring to be with someone, even with their faults, than being alone.

But fights break out, and neighbors call 5-0
Having arguments with someone that escalate to the point where the neighbors have to call police.

Screamin you the most foul b*tch I know.
Yelling disrespectful words at someone during a fight.

Forever mine, wherever I go.
Wanting to be with someone always, no matter where you are.

Sex pistols out....die slow.
Threatening someone with violence, implying that they should suffer.

Nah, die slower than that
Clarifying that the threat of violence was not extreme enough, adding further plot direction.

Just collapse all over my mattress
Desiring someone to be intimate with, inviting them to share a bed.

Who shot ya? That n*gga ain't finished
Asking someone who wronged them in the past, and implying their attacker should not have stopped.

So once again I find myself in it...click clack.
Falling back into a situation of violence, and preparing to take action.

Just lemme take a minute
Asking for a moment to prepare before taking an action.

Round two is in the chamber, all you gotta do is spin it
Loading an extra bullet into a firearm, then telling their target to pull the trigger themselves.

Aim for the heart, battle of the sexes
Encouraging their target to shoot them in a fatal area.

All's fair in love and war, casualties expected.
Believing that there are no rules in love and violence, and loss of lives is an anticipated result.

I never had it so good before It's never been like this (Like this, this, this) I swear I always want more (More) Feel like I need rehabilitation I'm sure imma overdose.
Getting increasingly addicted and dependent on someone, unable to control or resist their presence.

So close to the edge And I don't think that I can back away (I'm in trouble) I might just jump over the ledge Cause I'm up too high Feels like I can fly
Feeling on the verge of losing control over oneself, either to addiction, anger, or depression.

I think I'm addicted So you can call me a fiend Give me something quickly And get the monkey off me (X2)
Admitting and expressing desperation over the addiction for someone, that feels like a monkey on their back.

Got me ditchin responsibility So I can find you (Where?) Clearly lately I'm really fiending Cause what you got is what I'm needing yea
Neglecting important duties and chasing after someone, feeling desperate and consumed by their presence.

Need you to let it run through my veins.
Desiring to be consumed by the other person, to the point of losing oneself and sense of reality.

Gimme all of you Anoint me with your touch When I want it don't say no, Give it to me, lemme overdose (x2)
Demanding and insisting upon total surrender and willingness from another person, encouraging them to indulge in excess behavior together.

Overdose, overdose, overdose, overdose, overdose.
Continuing the theme of indulgence, repetition reinforces the idea of excess behavior.

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