Born and raised in Oklahoma, Meloy grew up in a family with deep ties to music but didn’t explore music himself until he began playing guitar in college.
Since launching his musical career in 2018, Meloy released the album Oklahoma in 2020, which he recorded and produced at home and describes as his “best and most honest work to date.”
Meloy's influences include Hank Williams, Jr.; Chris Stapleton; Waylon Jennings; Whiskey Myers; Evan Felker; and his own grandfather, who bought Meloy his first guitar and sang country and gospel music himself.
Overdose
Josh Meloy Lyrics
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What was best for me
That I could never make up my mind
I knew that I was in trouble when
I saw you for the first time
Had her hair tied up and a red
Sundress and I lost my mind
The radio loud and the sun in her face
She's had my own t-shirt and
She's falling from grace
And she keeps me up
Keeps me sane and always on my toes
Riding shotgun, she's my drug and
Hell I might overdose, might overdose
When summer ended it was time to leave
But I just couldn't let go
I just knew it was meant to be
She said she loved me in the back of my Jeep
And that was a promise she could keep, well
I know she's the one for me
We've got the windows down
The radio loud and the sun in her face
She's had my own t-shirt
She's falling from grace
And she keeps me up
Keeps me sane and always on my toes
Riding shotgun, she's my drug and
Hell I might overdose, might overdose
She had to leave this empty town
And sometimes I still think about
Had the windows down
The radio loud and the sun in her face
She's wore my own t-shirt
She's falling from grace
And she keeps me up
Keeps me sane and always on my toes
Riding shotgun, she's my drug and
Hell I might overdose, might overdose
I might overdose i might overdose
I might overdose
The lyrics of Josh Meloy's song "Overdose" tell a story of a passionate and intense romantic relationship. The singer begins by acknowledging that others may have doubted his ability to make good decisions for himself, but when he first saw the person he is singing about, he immediately fell in love. The description of her appearance, with her hair tied up and a red sundress, emphasizes how she captivated him.
The chorus reveals the intensity of their connection. They share moments of freedom and joy, with the windows down, the radio loud, and the sun on her face. She wears his t-shirt, symbolizing their closeness, and inspires him to be alert and focused. The line "she's my drug and Hell I might overdose" metaphorically suggests that she is addictive and intoxicating, highlighting the all-consuming nature of their love.
As the summer ends, they face the reality of having to separate, but the singer is unable to let go. Despite the challenges, he believes that their love is meant to be and is confident that she is the one for him. They continue to enjoy their time together, cherishing the moments with the windows down, the radio loud, and the sun on her face. He reflects on her departure and admits that he still thinks about her, indicating that the impact of their relationship lingers.
The repetition of the phrase "I might overdose" at the end of the song reinforces the idea that their love is intense and potentially overwhelming. It suggests that the singer is willing to risk everything for this relationship, even if it means losing control.
Overall, "Overdose" portrays a passionate and addictive love story, filled with intense emotions and longing for a connection that feels destined.
Line by Line Meaning
It was said I didn't know
Some people doubted my ability to make good decisions
What was best for me
They didn't believe I knew what was truly beneficial for myself
That I could never make up my mind
They thought I was indecisive and struggled to make choices
I knew that I was in trouble when
I realized that I was in a problematic situation when
I saw you for the first time
I laid eyes on you for the very first time
Had her hair tied up and a red
She had her hair neatly tied up and was wearing a red
Sundress and I lost my mind
And I became completely infatuated with her
Got the windows down
I rolled down the car windows
The radio loud and the sun in her face
The radio volume was high and the sun was shining on her face
She's had my own t-shirt and
She wore my own t-shirt
She's falling from grace
Her behavior is becoming morally questionable
And she keeps me up
She keeps me awake
Keeps me sane and always on my toes
She helps me stay mentally stable and constantly alert
Riding shotgun, she's my drug and
Being with her is like being intoxicated
Hell I might overdose, might overdose
I might become completely overwhelmed by my feelings for her
When summer ended it was time to leave
When summer came to an end, it was time to part ways
But I just couldn't let go
However, I found it difficult to move on
I just knew it was meant to be
I strongly believed that our relationship was destined
She said she loved me in the back of my Jeep
She expressed her love for me in the backseat of my Jeep
And that was a promise she could keep, well
And she was determined to fulfill that promise
I know she's the one for me
I am certain that she is the perfect partner for me
We've got the windows down
We rolled down the car windows
She's wore my own t-shirt
She continued to wear my own t-shirt
She's falling from grace
Her behavior is still becoming morally questionable
And she keeps me up
She continues to keep me awake
Riding shotgun, she's my drug and
Being with her is still like being intoxicated
Hell I might overdose, might overdose
I might still become completely overwhelmed by my feelings for her
She had to leave this empty town
She had to depart from this vacant town
And sometimes I still think about
And sometimes I still reminisce about her
I might overdose, I might overdose
I might become completely overwhelmed by my feelings for her
I might overdose
I might become completely overwhelmed by my feelings for her
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOSHUA MELOY
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