Overdose
George Huntley Lyrics
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An overdose on something that was said
Rollover time measured by the mile
Feeling knots that never will untie
Flecks of dust dancing in the sun
A ticking clock ticking for no-one
The phone is still and still is what it's like
Hanging from a tree is the passing time for me
Discomfort when the tonics simply aren't
Initials in the tree in the vein of misery
At least I didn't carve you in my arms
Did you know I saw you in a dream
Me on a limb, you looking up at me
I never smiled, you laughed until you cried
It's better here at least I've come outside
George Huntley's song Overdose paints a picture of someone feeling overwhelmed and helpless after hearing something that has hit them hard. The opening line "Stunned I am bewildered in my bed" tells us that the character is feeling shocked and unsure of what to do next. They are experiencing a mental overload, an "overdose", of the impact of the news or information they have been given.
As the song continues, the character's sense of displacement and disorientation is reflected in the imagery of the "rollover time measured by the mile" and "feeling knots that never will untie". The character is struggling to make sense of their thoughts and feelings, which are spiraling out of control.
The second verse introduces a sense of stagnation and emptiness, as the character observes "flecks of dust dancing in the sun" and "a ticking clock ticking for no-one". The atmosphere is one of stillness and inaction. The character is in a state of limbo, unable to move forward or backwards.
The final verse introduces a note of darkness, as the character envisions themselves "hanging from a tree" and dwelling on their misery. However, even in this dark moment, there is a glimmer of hope as they reflect on a dream they had of the person who caused their pain. The dream brings a sense of release and freedom, and the line "It's better here at least I've come outside" implies that the character has stepped out of the darkness and is moving towards the light.
Overall, Overdose is a powerful and evocative song that conveys a sense of vulnerability and struggle. It speaks to anyone who has experienced a crisis of the mind or spirit, and shows that however black things seem, there is always hope for a better tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
Stunned I am bewildered in my bed
I am shocked and confused while lying on my bed
An overdose on something that was said
I am affected too much by something someone said to me
Rollover time measured by the mile
Time passing slowly and tediously
Feeling knots that never will untie
Feeling tied up and unable to escape from problems
Flecks of dust dancing in the sun
Tiny particles moving in the sunlight
A ticking clock ticking for no-one
A clock ticking without anyone around to hear it
The phone is still and still is what it's like
The phone is silent and it feels lonely
To hide the sun and sink into the night
Avoiding the brightness of the day and succumbing to darkness
Hanging from a tree is the passing time for me
Feeling like time is moving too slow for me
Discomfort when the tonics simply aren't
Feeling uncomfortable even when trying to numb the pain
Initials in the tree in the vein of misery
Carving my initials on a tree as a reminder of my sadness
At least I didn't carve you in my arms
I may be sad, but I am relieved I did not harm myself anymore
Did you know I saw you in a dream
Telling someone that they were in your dream
Me on a limb, you looking up at me
In the dream, I was on a branch and you were looking up at me
I never smiled, you laughed until you cried
In the dream, I wasn't happy, but you found it very funny
It's better here at least I've come outside
Feeling better now that I am out in the open air
Contributed by Hunter V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.