Influenced by SoCal punk rockers like Offspring and blink-182, as well as older bands from the area (which they learned about from their dad's record collection; he was the guitarist of T.S.O.L.), Max Kuehn (drums) and his brother Elvis (guitar/vocals) were playing punk shows around L.A. by their teens. By the time they were out of high school, guitarist/vocalist Zac Carper and bassist Brandon Schwartzel had joined up. Later the group went the independent route and started a homespun label to record material, while embracing the reaches of the Internet and making several videos to promote their music and as motivation to film their drunken antics.
Mom & Pop signed them in 2012 for their debut album, FIDLAR, which was released in early 2013. The album debuted at number five on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and number two on the Alternative New Artist chart, and was the number one most added release at CMJ. After touring the world with bands like the Pixies, the Hives, Black Lips, and Wavves, the band ended up back home in need of a break. After starting a new album, but finding the songs and self-produced sound too FIDLAR-y for their liking, Carper headed out on a road trip, wrote a new batch of songs inspired by the music of his youth -- Elvis Kuehn and Schwartzel wrote some too -- and the band headed to Nashville to try again with producer Jay Joyce.
The resulting album, 2015's Too, featured a more mature outlook and some musical muscle, topping Billboard's Heatseekers chart and charting well in the U.K. and Australia. Following tours for Too, FIDLAR remained relatively quiet for a period, eventually beginning work on album number three with Ricky Reed, a producer better known for his work with mainstream pop acts like Kesha and Halsey. After a handful of advance singles in 2018, the band's third LP, Almost Free, was released in January 2019.
Biography by Jason Lymangrover
Overdose
Fidlar Lyrics
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Toss and turn inside my bed
And all the shit that's in my head
Kickin' and I'm screamin' that I got a disease
Anything to get a fix
And hurry up, let's make it quick
I just wanna feel
I just wanna feel
Something real
Baby it's a problem that I can solve myself
Come on man, just lend a hand
Tell me what my fucking plan is
I know
Yeah I know
Yeah I know
I have to go
I have to go
I have to go
I have to go
Now I'm stuck waiting in a parking lot again
We can do this in the car
Or we can do this at the bar
Doesn't matter to me, I just wanna get that blend
Yeah I'll take another drink
And throw up in the kitchen sink
Drown all the voices that are stuck in my head
Tried to do the therapy
But that didn't work for me
Really gonna try not to overdose again
Consider what I'm up against
And I don't think it's gonna hurt deep
Yeah I mean
Yeah I mean
Yeah I mean
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I'm just gonna crawl back inside my bed
I'm just gonna stay stuck inside my head
And I just wish that I was dead
And I just wish that I was dead
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
The song "Overdose" by Fidlar is a raw and honest portrayal of addiction, specifically drug addiction. The lyrics describe the internal struggle of someone who wakes up in the morning feeling the physical and emotional toll of their addiction. The singer is trying to numb the pain and emptiness they feel with a fix, and they are desperate to feel something real. The repetition of the phrase "I just wanna feel" throughout the chorus emphasizes the longing for a tangible experience, something that can provide satisfaction and fulfillment.
The second verse brings up the singer's feeling of helplessness and dependence on others. They need someone to "lend a hand" and guide them towards a path of healing. However, they feel lost and disconnected from themselves, not even knowing what their true plan is. The desperation and urgency of their situation are amplified in the bridge, where they acknowledge that they can't breathe anymore. They are overwhelmed by the weight of their addiction and the suffocating feeling of being consumed by it.
Overall, "Overdose" is a poignant and vulnerable portrayal of the struggles of addiction. The stark realism of the lyrics and the raw emotion of the vocals paint a picture of the crippling pain and isolation that comes with substance abuse. It's a powerful reminder of the importance of reaching out for help and the devastating consequences that can come from ignoring the problem.
Line by Line Meaning
I wake up in the morning and I feel it in my knees
I wake up and I immediately feel the effects of my addiction in my body
Toss and turn inside my bed
My mind is restless and I can't sleep because of my addiction
And all the shit that's in my head
My addiction is causing me to have negative thoughts that are consuming me
Kickin' and I'm screamin' that I got a disease
My addiction feels like a disease that I can't control
Anything to get a fix
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to satisfy my addiction
And hurry up, let's make it quick
I can't wait any longer to get my fix
I just wanna feel
Something real
I'm seeking something that can make me feel alive and real
Baby it's a problem that I can solve myself
I know that I have a problem but I don't want to seek help
Come on man, just lend a hand
I need someone to help me through my addiction
Tell me what my fucking plan is
I need someone to guide me and help me make a plan to overcome my addiction
Now I'm stuck waiting in a parking lot again
My addiction is causing me to be in situations where I'm waiting for a fix
We can do this in the car
Or we can do this at the bar
Doesn't matter to me, I just wanna get that blend
I don't care where we do it, I just want to get my fix
Yeah I'll take another drink
And throw up in the kitchen sink
My addiction is causing me to abuse substances to the point of getting sick
Drown all the voices that are stuck in my head
I'm using my addiction to numb the negative thoughts in my head
Tried to do the therapy
But that didn't work for me
Really gonna try not to overdose again
I've tried to seek help through therapy but it hasn't worked, so I'm trying to avoid an overdose
Consider what I'm up against
And I don't think it's gonna hurt deep
I'm aware of the challenges I'm facing with my addiction and I don't think I can overcome them
I'm just gonna crawl back inside my bed
I'm just gonna stay stuck inside my head
And I just wish that I was dead
My addiction is causing me to want to give up on life and withdraw from the world
I can't breathe
My addiction is suffocating me and making it hard to breathe
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wake up in the morning and I feel it in my knees
Toss and turn inside my bed
And all the shit that's in my head
Kickin' and I'm screamin' that I got a disease
Anything to get a fix
And hurry up, let's make it quick
I just wanna feel
I just wanna feel
I just wanna feel
Something real
Baby it's a problem that I can solve myself
Come on man, just lend a hand
Tell me what my five year plan is
I know
Yeah, I know
Yeah, I know
I have to go
I have to go
I have to go
I have to go
Now I'm stuck waiting in a parking lot again
We can do this in the car
Or we can do this at the bar
Doesn't matter to me, I just wanna get that blend
Yeah I'll take another drink
And throw up in the kitchen sink
Drown all the voices that are stuck in my head
Tried to do the therapy
But that didn't work for me
Really gonna try not to overdose again
Consider what I'm up against
And I don't think it's gonna hurt deep
Yeah, I mean
Yeah, I mean
Yeah, I mean
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I'm just gonna crawl back inside my bed
I'm just gonna stay stuck inside my head
And I just wish that I was dead
And I just wish that I was dead
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
Cabbage Merchant
1, 1, 1
Kick it
I wake up in the morning and I feel it in my knees
Toss and turn inside my bed and all the shit that's in my head
Kickin', and I'm screamin' that I got a disease
Anything to get a fix
And hurry up, let's make it quick
I just wanna feel-
I just wanna feel-
I just wanna feel-
Something real
Baby, it's a problem that I can solve myself
Come on man, just lend a hand
Tell me what my five year plan is
I know
Yeah, I know
Yeah, I know
I have to go
I have to go
I have to go
I have to go
Now I'm stuck waiting in a parking lot again
We can do this in the car or we can do this at the bar
Doesn't matter to me, I just wanna get that blend
Yeah, I'll take another drink and throw up in the kitchen sink
Drown all the voices that are stuck in my head
Tried to do the therapy but that didn't work for me
Really gonna try not to overdose again
Consider what I'm up against and I don't think it's gonna hurt deep
Yeah, I mean
Yeah, I mean
Yeah, I mean
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I'm just gonna crawl back inside my bed
I'm just gonna stay stuck inside my head
And I just wish that I was dead
And I just wish that I was dead
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
Marlie Mae
Lyrics
I wake up in the morning and I feel it in my knees
Toss and turn inside my bed
And all the shit that's in my head
Kickin' and I'm screamin' that I got a disease
Anything to get a fix
And hurry up, let's make it quick
I just wanna feel
I just wanna feel
I just wanna feel
Something real
Baby it's a problem that I can solve myself
Come on man, just lend a hand
Tell me what my five year plan is
I know
Yeah, I know
Yeah, I know
I have to go
I have to go
I have to go
I have to go
Now I'm stuck waiting in a parking lot again
We can do this in the car
Or we can do this at the bar
Doesn't matter to me, I just wanna get that blend
Yeah I'll take another drink
And throw up in the kitchen sink
Drown all the voices that are stuck in my head
Tried to do the therapy
But that didn't work for me
Really gonna try not to overdose again
Consider what I'm up against
And I don't think it's gonna hurt deep
Yeah, I mean
Yeah, I mean
Yeah, I mean
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I'm just gonna crawl back inside my bed
I'm just gonna stay stuck inside my head
And I just wish that I was dead
And I just wish that I was dead
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
Jazzi Henderson
Overdosed several times. Last time, I literally felt my heart explode in my chest. Obviously it didnt, but regardless, spent nearly 6 hours lying on the bathroom floor absolutely convinced I was dead. Just waiting to leave my body, going completely insane. The depth and relatability of this song is something I've yet to find.
colefishhat
been there too my man. You're important.
angel labastida
That's fucking crazy dude
Jazzi Henderson
Joel 🖤🖤🖤
Rabih Bourji
@Jazzi Henderson had smthng similar happen to me on tussin and weak stimulants(ephedrine),good times.
Miss Mizer
My brother died almost 3 years ago from a fentanyl overdose.. and FiDLAR you're my favorite fucking band ever. I was at the concert you got SIGNED AT. And you deserved every second of that fame and any there is to come. Your band has brought life back to me. I was the weirdo you all hugged!!! Literally I got a FiDLAR hug... life complete. Thank you for making this.. so much.
Miss Mizer
Realizing this is someone elses YouTube.. deeeerp
S Perry
I lost my best friend to an accidental overdose. He loved Fidlar. I love him.
waterfall xo
me too...
HeadyDreadyTeddyBear
Having personally overdose myself a few times I am grateful to have come back from it but I know we too many that have not. Mayor friend rest in peace may all of those lost to the disease of addiction as a reminder to love life and live for those that we have lost! Sometimes the ones hurting the most don't need to be told what to do, but as a reminder to check on your friends check in with them especially during these isolated times we are all experiencing as a country not just as a generation. Love can conquer fear so don't turn your back on your friends! If we can learn to love and spread kindness just the Simplicity of a smile goes such a long way! never give up hope! I try to believe I am still here for a reason even though I'm not sure what that maybe as long as there is hope there is recovery/ healing/ awareness/ reasons to keep going on never give up even though it may seem like the only way out you are worth it!💜💓🤗