Kisschasy were an Australian alternative rock band that formed in Victoria,… Read Full Bio ↴Kisschasy were an Australian alternative rock band that formed in Victoria, Australia in 2002, and disbanded in 2015. The line-up consisted of lead vocalist Darren Cordeux, bassist Joel Vanderuit, guitarist Sean Thomas, and drummer Karl Ammitzboll.

On 15 June 2022, Kisschasy were announced as one of the acts for Good Things Festival, with the band playing United Paper People in full on the tour. Following the completion of the run, the band announced a national Australian tour for May 2023.

The band released three studio albums, two of which are gold certified, two extended plays, a documentary DVD and a compilation album in their 7 year career, selling in excess of 90,000 records.

Overdose
Kisschasy Lyrics

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I see you in the mirror
You're outshining everyone
So cold it makes me numb

I almost died again
I tied a rope around my neck
So don't you ever let go

Don't give up now, breathe in and out
Do you, feel it at all
We played the show, one song to go
That's too long

And it's like swallowing glass
It turns me inside out
I don't recognise myself at all
And I'll overdose on anything you've got
Coz I don't want to die alone
I'm taking you down

Don't give up now, breathe in and out
Do you, feel it at all
We played the show, one song to go
That's too long

Don't give up now, breathe in and out
Do you, feel it at all

We played the show, one song to go
That's too long

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kisschasy’s song Overdose are emotionally charged, portraying someone who feels lost and is struggling with their inner demons. The opening lines, “I see you in the mirror, You're outshining everyone” suggest that the person is self-aware of their situation and recognizes that they may not measure up to others. The use of “so cold it makes me numb” paints a picture of how the person may be feeling inside, struggling to feel emotions due to their pain.

The second verse reveals that the person has attempted suicide before and is struggling to hold on. The lyrics, “I almost died again, I tied a rope around my neck, So don't you ever let go”, suggest that they are reaching out to someone for help, hoping that they will not give up on them. The chorus uses metaphorical language to describe how the person feels, equating it to swallowing glass and not recognizing themselves anymore. They are seeking something, possibly someone, to help them hold on to life.

Line by Line Meaning

I see you in the mirror
The singer is reminded of someone they care about every time they look at themselves.

You're outshining everyone
The person that the singer sees in the mirror is exceptionally special and amazing.

So cold it makes me numb
The singer is experiencing some kind of pain or discomfort and is trying to numb themselves from it.

I almost died again
The artist has gone through a near-death experience before.

I tied a rope around my neck
The artist has attempted suicide by hanging before.

So don't you ever let go
The singer is begging the person they care about to never leave them alone, because it could lead to another suicide attempt.

Don't give up now, breathe in and out
The singer is encouraging themselves or someone else to keep going and not give up, even though things are tough.

Do you, feel it at all
The artist is asking if the other person feels the same way they do.

We played the show, one song to go
The artist is referencing a concert or performance they are putting on, and they only have one song left to play.

That's too long
The artist feels like even one more song is too much to handle.

And it's like swallowing glass
The singer is experiencing intense emotional pain that feels like physical pain in their chest.

It turns me inside out
The intense pain the artist is feeling is overwhelming and causing them to feel like they are being torn apart.

I don't recognise myself at all
The singer is going through a difficult time and doesn't feel like they know themselves or their own emotions anymore.

And I'll overdose on anything you've got
The singer is so desperate for someone to care about them that they will do anything, even if it's harmful or dangerous.

Coz I don't want to die alone
The singer is afraid of being alone and wants someone to be there with them when they die.

I'm taking you down
The artist is willing to bring someone else down with them in their self-destructive behavior.

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