Overdose
Doobie Lyrics
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Doobie, are you listening?
Quit talking to yourself
Can you hear me?
I've been up all night, Kodine and Sprite
That's all I need, that's all I need
But I really can't kick this habit, this habit
That's all I need, that's all I need, that's
All I need
But I really can't kick this habit, this
Habit, is grabbin' me
Overdose overdose
I'm definitely not dreaming, don't know
What i'm hearin' or seein' i'm dizzy can
Feel my heart beatin' I think that I took
Way too much, i'm still fiendin' don't
Wanna be touched, i'd rather be sleepin'
But my thoughts have been keepin' me
Up, been fightin' off demons they won't
Give it up wish me luck, only thing that
Can save me is angledust, angledust,
Angledust, I am so lifted don't be quick
To judge I make my own decisions, you
Don't like my image, you hate on my
Vision I think you're just ignorant the
Numbers don't lie won't reply to
Opinions, I think that we're all just a
Bunch of addicts if you ask me we're all
Addicted because we all need that one
Thing to function whether we admit it we
Depend on something, we all have bad
Habits we can't get rid of, but it is no
Different, than a man who fiends for just
Sex but wants real love and can't stay
Committed now, that's what [?] that's a
Real addiction, especially when all of
Your life you're just trying to find what
You've been missin'
I've been up all night, Kodine and Sprite
That's all I need, that's all I need
But I really can't kick this habit, this habit
I've been up all night, Kodine and Sprite
That's all I need, that's all I need, that's
All I need But I really can't kick this habit,
This habit, is grabbin' me,
We all have bad habits we can't get rid
Of, we all have bad habits we can't get
Rid of, overdose, overdose overdose
I-I-I just met Luci we had a good time,
Her head was a trip man that girl blew
My mind, I met her through Tony we
Used to snort lines, with his ex she put
[?] in my drink we had sex that whole
Night, that whole night was a party,
Showed up with Molly i'm married to
Mary but she cheatin' on me i'm usually
Fried but lately i'm [?]
I've been up all night, Kodine and Sprite
That's all I need, that's all I need, but I
Really can't kick this habit, this habit, this
Habit, I've been up all night, Kodine and
Sprite that's all I need, that's all I need,
That's all I need but I really can't kick
This habit, this habit, is grabbin' me
The song "Overdose" by Doobie is a deep exploration of the struggle with addiction. The song starts with the repeated refrain of "Overdose... Overdose... Overdose," which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer of the song is clearly struggling with a substance addiction and is reaching out for help. He admits to being up all night and surviving only on a cocktail of codeine and Sprite, which is all he needs. He acknowledges that this habit is grabbing him and is difficult to kick.
The song further explores the battle with addiction through vivid imagery. The singer feels dizzy and can feel his heart beating, indicating that he may have taken too much of the substance. He fights off demons and wishes to be left alone to sleep. He acknowledges that the only thing that can save him at this point is angel dust, which further emphasizes the addiction he's struggling with.
The second verse changes the focus to the idea that we all have bad habits that we can't get rid of. Addiction is not just about drugs; it's about our dependence on something that we feel we need to function. Whether our addiction is to sex or some other habit, it's still an addiction that's difficult to overcome. The song ends with the repeated refrain of "overdose," reminding us of the dangers of addiction and the devastating consequences that can arise.
Line by Line Meaning
Overdose... Overdose... Overdose
The beginning of a repetitive phrase emphasizing the dangerous state of being in an overdose.
Doobie, are you listening?
A question directed towards Doobie to ensure that he is paying attention to the warning about the dangers of substance abuse.
Quit talking to yourself
A command for Doobie to stop internalizing his thoughts about his addiction and instead listen to the advice being given to him.
Can you hear me?
A follow-up question to ensure Doobie is paying attention and listening to the message being conveyed.
I've been up all night, Kodine and Sprite
That's all I need, that's all I need
But I really can't kick this habit, this habit
Doobie is acknowledging that he has been up all night and that he feels he only needs codeine and Sprite to function, but he admits that he is struggling to break his habit of substance abuse.
is grabbin' me
Doobie is acknowledging the severity of his addiction by claiming that it is grabbing hold of him and not letting go.
I'm definitely not dreaming, don't know
What i'm hearin' or seein' i'm dizzy can
Feel my heart beatin' I think that I took
Way too much
Doobie is describing the physical and mental effects he is experiencing as a result of taking too much of the substance, indicating the dangerous and potentially deadly consequences of addiction.
i'm still fiendin' don't
Wanna be touched, i'd rather be sleepin'
But my thoughts have been keepin' me
Up, been fightin' off demons they won't
Give it up wish me luck
Doobie is expressing his struggle to overcome his addiction, as he continues to crave the drug and struggle with his own thoughts and demons as he tries to free himself from addiction.
angledust, angledust,
Angledust, I am so lifted
Doobie is referencing another addictive substance, angel dust, which has a powerful and dangerous effect on the user, illustrating how addiction can lead one to seek out other substances as a means of escape and avoidance.
we all have bad
Habits we can't get rid of, but it is no
Different, than a man who fiends for just
Sex but wants real love and can't stay
Committed
Doobie is attempting to relate his addiction to other common and relatable addictions, such as the desire for sex without a deeper commitment or emotional attachment, to show that addiction can take on many forms and affect people from all walks of life.
I just met Luci we had a good time,
Her head was a trip man that girl blew
My mind, I met her through Tony we
Used to snort lines
Doobie is describing a recent encounter with a girl named Luci whom he met through a friend, Tony, and they are bonding over their shared history of drug use and addiction.
with his ex she put
[?] in my drink we had sex that whole
Night, that whole night was a party,
Showed up with Molly i'm married to
Mary but she cheatin' on me
Doobie is further illustrating the dangers of addiction by referencing a previous sexual encounter with a woman who put something in his drink, and then describing a situation where he is cheating on his wife and participating in risky behavior as a result of his addiction.
I've been up all night, Kodine and Sprite
That's all I need, that's all I need, but I
Really can't kick this habit, this habit, this
Habit
Doobie repeats his admission that he can't seem to break his addiction, further emphasizing the hold it has over him.
We all have bad habits we can't get rid
Of, we all have bad habits we can't get
Rid of, overdose, overdose overdose
Doobie is pointing out that addiction and bad habits affect many people, and the repetition of the word 'overdose' adds to the sense of urgency in conveying the message about the severity of substance abuse.
Writer(s): doobie
Contributed by Benjamin G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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