ECSTASY
Overdrive Orchestra Lyrics
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Burn my eyes for you
Ecstasy is everything we need
Fame and fortune will bring you to your knees and die
Will you remember me?
When all is said and done
We spend our lives chasing what we want
The lyrics to Overdrive Orchestra's song Ecstasy speak to the temptation of the entertainment industry with all of its glitz and glam. The opening line, "I'll write myself away" could be interpreted as an artist losing themselves in their art, putting so much of themselves into their work that it becomes the only thing that matters. The following lines, "Burn my eyes for you/ Ecstasy is everything we need" also speak to the idea of sacrificing oneself for the sake of fame and success. The use of the word "ecstasy" implies a sense of addiction or obsession with this lifestyle, even though it may not be sustainable or healthy.
The next set of lines, "Fame and fortune will bring you to your knees and die/ Will you remember me?" could be seen as a warning against the pitfalls of the entertainment industry. Many artists have achieved great success only to have it all come crashing down later on. The line "Will you remember me?" can be interpreted in a few different ways - is the singer asking their audience to remember them once they've hit it big? Or are they asking themselves if they will be able to remember who they are and where they come from once they've achieved success?
The final set of lines, "We spend our lives chasing what we want/ Abusing love and trying to forget all we know" speak to the idea of chasing after success and fame at any cost. The mention of "abusing love" implies that the pursuit of success can often come at the expense of personal relationships, while "trying to forget all we know" speaks to the idea of leaving behind one's roots and past in order to pursue a new life. Overall, the lyrics to Ecstasy can be seen as a cautionary tale about the lure of fame and success, and the cost that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll write myself away
I will use writing as a form of escapism from reality
Burn my eyes for you
I am willing to endure pain for your sake
Ecstasy is everything we need
We crave intense pleasure to satisfy our desires
Fame and fortune will bring you to your knees and die
The pursuit of worldly success can ultimately lead to one's downfall and death
Will you remember me?
Do I hold a significant place in your memories?
When all is said and done
In the end, after everything has been experienced and said
We spend our lives chasing what we want
Our existence is often consumed by relentless pursuit of our desires
Abusing love and trying to forget all we know
We mistreat love and attempt to ignore our knowledge and conscience in order to fulfill our own wishes
Contributed by Eli H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chris Cranick
This is such a great song!
sherry sleep
Epic, love this songπ€πΌπ₯ππ½
Adam Bogues
This is such a great song!
Kyle Hegedus
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