collective musical talents to the service and salvation of others.Mark Ambrose, and Steve Shannon
played together for several years in the Christian band "Sojourn", and it was herein the seeds were
planted for Idle Cure. In 1986, Idle Cure launched their initial self titled album on the then fledgling
label Frontline Records. The response was both remarkable, and immediate. "Breakaway was a
runaway hit on major Christian Rock radio stations, and "Take It" was a number 1 ballad almost
nationwide. In spite of the fact that the band never did any major tours, the radio success on
several fronts created a steady sub-culture of fans in the industry. Idle Cure went on to produce
five studio projects, and a compilation disc. Each release is superlative, and by many accounts
the band simply got better with every effort. Idle Cure now enjoys the status of being perhaps one
of the finest bands of the many who have tread similar waters.
Overdrive
Idle Cure Lyrics
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On the edge and barely alive
Is it wrong that I should be reaching higher?
Compromise by playing the game
Broken rules always the same
Is it wrong that I should be reaching higher?
Hung on a line
Answers hard to find
Tired of hanging around
Caught in a bind
Pressures fill my mind
Tired of losing ground
I'm reaching higher
Still I know that You are near
And thru it all
I try to hide the fear
Because I know that I should be reaching higher
The song "Overdrive" by Idle Cure is an upbeat rock anthem about the struggle of a life lived constantly in overdrive. The lyrics speak of feeling caught in a bind, with pressures filling the mind, and being tired of losing ground. Despite this, the singer feels that it is not wrong to aim higher and dreams of a life where compromise isn't necessary to succeed.
The verse "All my life in overdrive, on the edge and barely alive" sets the tone for the song, with the lyrics painting a picture of an exhausted person who has been pushing themselves too hard for too long. The chorus, "Is it wrong that I should be reaching higher?" shows that the singer has a desire to break free from the chains of their overworked life and pursue something greater.
Despite the struggles and pressures, the singer finds comfort in the knowledge that "Still I know that You are near, and thru it all, I try to hide the fear." These lines suggest a belief in a higher power and that the singer trusts that they will be guided towards success and happiness.
Overall, "Overdrive" is a powerful song about the constant struggle of modern life and the desire to pursue one's dreams despite the pressures and obstacles that may arise.
Line by Line Meaning
All my life in overdrive
Throughout my entire lifetime, I have been in a state of working or operating excessively hard
On the edge and barely alive
I have been barely hanging on to life as I work on the brink of exhaustion
Is it wrong that I should be reaching higher?
Am I wrong to have ambitions of reaching higher levels of success or fulfillment?
Compromise by playing the game
I have been compromising my values and principles to play the game of life
Broken rules always the same
I have been breaking the same rules over and over again
Is it wrong that I should be reaching higher?
Am I wrong to aim for greater heights despite all of my compromises and broken rules?
Hung on a line
I feel like I'm stuck in a situation where it's difficult to make a decision or move forward
Answers hard to find
I'm struggling to find answers to my problems
Tired of hanging around
I'm tired of waiting for something to happen or for someone else to make a decision
Caught in a bind
I feel trapped or in a difficult situation where it's hard to see a way out
Pressures fill my mind
I am constantly feeling pressure or stress, which makes it hard to think clearly
Tired of losing ground
I am tired of feeling like I'm losing or not making progress in life
I'm reaching higher
Despite all of these challenges, I am still striving to achieve more and reach higher levels of success
Still I know that You are near
Even though I am struggling, I know that God is close to me
And thru it all
Regardless of everything I am going through
I try to hide the fear
I try to conceal the anxiety or worry that I am feeling
Because I know that I should be reaching higher
Despite my fear or worries, I know that I should keep reaching for greater success and fulfillment in life
Contributed by Nathaniel T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.