Overkill
Men At Work攀 Lyrics
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I think about the implications
Of diving in too deep
And possibly the complications
Especially at night
I worry over situations
I know will be alright
Day after day it reappears
Night after night my heartbeat shows the fear
Ghosts appear and fade away
Alone between the sheets
Only brings exasperation
It's time to walk the streets
Smell the desperation
At least there's pretty lights
And though there's little variation
It nullifies the night
From overkill
Day after day it reappears
Night after night my heartbeat shows the fear
Ghosts appear and fade away
Come back another day
I can't get to sleep
I think about the implications
Of diving in too deep
And possibly the complications
Especially at night
I worry over situations that
I know will be alright
It's just overkill
Day after day it reappears
Night after night my heartbeat shows the fear
Ghosts appear and fade away
Ghosts appear and fade away
Ghosts appear and fade away
The song "Overkill" by Men At Work describes a person who can't sleep because they are constantly worried about the implications and possible complications of their actions. They worry about diving too deep into situations and the consequences that may follow. The lyrics convey the idea that the person's fears are worsened at night when their imagination is heightened.
The lyrics describe how the person is feeling trapped and frustrated being alone in bed, and walking the streets helps relieve some of the exasperation. The song's chorus repeats the phrases "day after day it reappears" and "ghosts appear and fade away," emphasizing the person's anxiety and the fleeting nature of their fears.
Overall, the song "Overkill" explores the idea of how our worries and fears can consume us, especially at night when our thoughts are amplified. It encourages the listener to try and find a way to overcome those fears or at least find a way to alleviate the anxiety.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't get to sleep
I am unable to fall asleep
I think about the implications
I am considering the potential negative consequences of my actions
Of diving in too deep
Of getting too involved or committed
And possibly the complications
And the possible difficulties that may arise
Especially at night
Particularly during the nighttime hours
I worry over situations
I am anxious about specific circumstances
I know will be alright
I am aware that everything will probably turn out fine
Perhaps it's just imagination
It's possible that my fears are unfounded and simply a result of my imagination
Day after day it reappears
This thought or anxiety keeps returning day after day
Night after night my heartbeat shows the fear
At night, my physical response to this anxiety is apparent in my racing heartbeat
Ghosts appear and fade away
Fleeting fears and worries come and go
Alone between the sheets
When I am lying in bed by myself
Only brings exasperation
This only causes frustration, irritation, and annoyance
It's time to walk the streets
I need to get up and be active or busy to distract myself
Smell the desperation
Take in the sense of hopelessness or despair around me
At least there's pretty lights
The bright and colorful lights around me are a small consolation
And though there's little variation
Even though the lights are repetitive and monotonous
It nullifies the night
It makes the night less overwhelming or intense
From overkill
From the excessive and unnecessary worry or anxiety
Come back another day
These ghosts and anxieties may return in the future, but for now, they are gone
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: COLIN HAY
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