Next to acting, Guy Pearce has had a life long passion for music. In addition to singing and playing the guitar, saxophone, organ and piano, he has written numerous songs, including several that were featured in the movie Hunting (1991). He also performs all the songs in the movie A Slipping Down Life, where he plays a rock musician, stuck in a small town.
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Guy Pearce Lyrics
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We found ourselves staring into the dead
I told you stories you already knew
And I shed anger that was blocking my view
So we said it was over
We said it was time to go
Then you fooled me with your silence
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So we said it was over
We said it was time to go
Then you fooled me with your silence
And we felt that boat sinking
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Would it be right, would it be smart
Would it be a help to you or at least a start, at least a start
Would it be wise, would it need heart
It's not the first time I've sunk this low
It won't be the last time you'll want me to go
Surrender my promise not to let you down
Remember the world we made spinning around and around and around
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Would it be right, would it be smart
Would it be a help to you or at least a start, at least a start
Would it be wise, would it need heart
Would it take that long to heal or would it fall apart, and fall apart
Would it be right, would it be smart
Would it be a help to you or at least a start, at least a start
Would it be wise, would it need heart
The lyrics to Guy Pearce's song Overflow appear to be about a couple who are experiencing a tumultuous and emotional breakup. The first stanza describes the aftermath of a particularly difficult conversation, where they "woke up crying at what we'd said" and found themselves "staring into the dead". The second stanza suggests that they have decided to break up, but the woman's silence "fooled" the singer into thinking they could still work things out. However, the relationship ultimately fails ("And we felt that boat sinking"), with the repeated refrain of "Overflow Overflow" conveying the intense emotions and weight of the situation.
The final stanza of the song poses a series of questions, suggesting that the singer is reflecting on the breakup and considering what could have been done differently. He questions whether it would be "right", "smart", or "wise" to try and salvage the relationship, and whether it would take a long time to heal or simply "fall apart". The final line, "Would it be wise, would it need heart", suggests that the singer is aware that repairing the relationship would require both practicality and a strong emotional investment, and ultimately questions whether it is even worth trying.
Overall, the lyrics to Overflow are raw and emotional, conveying the intense pain and confusion of a relationship coming to an end.
Line by Line Meaning
We woke up crying at what we'd said
We were so upset that we cried after realizing what we had said to each other.
We found ourselves staring into the dead
We became lost in thought and felt hopeless, like staring into a blank void.
I told you stories you already knew
I shared stories with you that you already knew, but I did so anyway because I needed to talk.
And I shed anger that was blocking my view
I let out my anger which was stopping me from seeing things clearly.
So we said it was over
We both agreed that our relationship was over.
We said it was time to go
We both thought that it was time to move on from each other.
Then you fooled me with your silence
However, you tricked me by not responding to my words, and I became confused.
And we felt that boat sinking
We both knew that our relationship was like a sinking ship.
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The overwhelming emotions and thoughts persisted.
Would it be right, would it be smart
Would it be a help to you or at least a start, at least a start
Would it be wise, would it need heart
I wondered if it would be the correct choice, the smart thing to do, or at least a start to help us move on. It made me question whether it would require intelligence, or if all it would take is compassion.
It's not the first time I've sunk this low
I had experienced this kind of intense and upsetting situation before.
It won't be the last time you'll want me to go
I knew that you would want to end our relationship again in the future.
Surrender my promise not to let you down
I gave up and broke my promise not to disappoint you.
Remember the world we made spinning around and around and around
Remember the positive things we shared and the time we spent together.
Would it take that long to heal or would it fall apart, and fall apart
I wondered if it would take a long time for us to recover, or if our attempts would fail immediately.
Contributed by Henry H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.