To date, Overkill has released nineteen studio albums, an album of cover songs, two EPs, one demo tape and three live albums. They were one of the first thrash metal bands to sign to a major label (having signed to Atlantic Records in 1986), and rose to fame as part of the genre's movement of the mid-to-late 1980s, along with the "Big Four" (Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax) as well as Exodus and Testament. Overkill achieved their first mainstream success with its second studio album and Atlantic debut, Taking Over (1987), which peaked at number 191 on the Billboard 200. The band's next five studio albumsβUnder the Influence (1988), The Years of Decay (1989), Horrorscope (1991), I Hear Black (1993) and W.F.O. (1994)βwere also successful on the Billboard charts, with the latter two cracking the top ten on the Top Heatseekers chart. Following their split from Atlantic in 1995, Overkill went through some label changes, but continued to enjoy moderate underground success, particularly in Europe and Japan. The band experienced a resurgence of popularity in the U.S. during the 2010s, with three of their studio albums released that decadeβThe Electric Age (2012), White Devil Armory (2014) and The Grinding Wheel (2017)βreaching the top 100 on the charts. Overkill has sold over 16 million records worldwide; they are also estimated to have sold more than 625,000 records in the United States since the beginning of the SoundScan era.
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Studio albums
Feel the Fire (1985)
Taking Over (1987)
Under the Influence (1988)
The Years of Decay (1989)
Horrorscope (1991)
I Hear Black (1993)
W.F.O. (1994)
The Killing Kind (1996)
From the Underground and Below (1997)
Necroshine (1999)
Bloodletting (2000)
Killbox 13 (2003)
ReliXIV (2005)
Immortalis (2007)
Ironbound (2010)
The Electric Age (2012)
White Devil Armory (2014)
The Grinding Wheel (2017)
The Wings of War (2019)
Scorched (2023)
Until I Die
Overkill Lyrics
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Eyes that look right through me
Dead white feeling fine
The eyes are in a hurry
Into the ensuing flood
Look into never be
Swimming 'round in a pool of blood
A pool she bleeds for me
[Chorus]
Time to realize the force inside me
Seems to paralyze and go away
Broken and burnin'
And running the lie
Breakin' and burnin' me
Until I die
Stone cold occupied
Thoughts that I thought I knew
When only you seem right
I seem to walk right through you
Face down in the comfort of
What you've given me
I have resolved myself
To what will never be
Walking next to me
The stark reality
Of what will never be
[Chorus]
If I had my way
I'd tear it down
Start anew, up from the ground
And dare I say
I want you near me
To live inside this world so cold
Another day
Another kill me
Another shot to be so bold
Dope black suicide
And eyes that like right through you
Dead white feeling fine
I could never hurt you
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Overkill's song "Until I Die" are open to interpretation, but on a surface level, the song seems to be about a person struggling with drug addiction and suicidal thoughts. The lyrics contain references to "dope," "swimming 'round in a pool of blood," and "black suicide," alluding to substance abuse and self-harm. The singer seems to feel disconnected from the world around them, with "eyes that look right through me" and "thoughts that I thought I knew." They feel paralyzed by their own inner turmoil, but are also fueled by it, as indicated by the lines "time to realize the force inside me" and "breakin' and burnin' me."
The chorus repeats the phrase "broken and burnin' / and running the lie / breakin' and burnin' me / until I die," conveying a sense of hopelessness and despair. The second verse seems to suggest that the singer is in a toxic relationship, with "only you seem right / I seem to walk right through you" and "I want you near me / to live inside this world so cold." The song ends with a somewhat ambiguous line, "dead white feeling fine / I could never hurt you," which could be interpreted as either a vow to keep their pain hidden or a desire to spare others from suffering.
Overall, the lyrics to "Until I Die" are dark and introspective, exploring themes of addiction, mental illness, and despair. The imagery is vivid and evocative, painting a picture of a person struggling to find their place in a world that feels alien and hostile.
Line by Line Meaning
Dope, black suicide
The feeling of being high like a drug addict who is so depressed, that they are willing to do whatever it takes to end their life.
Eyes that look right through me
Feeling invisible and like no one cares about you nor your existence.
Dead white feeling fine
Living life while feeling dead inside and not caring about anything, while still managing to put on a charade of happiness.
The eyes are in a hurry
Being in such a rush to get through life and not take in any moments of happiness or joy.
Into the ensuing flood
Going into the unknown without fear, even if it will lead to death.
Look into never be
Seeing the future that you want to have, but constantly being disappointed by the reality of life.
Swimming 'round in a pool of blood
Metaphorically drowning in the consequences of one's actions, leading to a feeling of suffocation.
A pool she bleeds for me
Feeling guilty because one's loved ones have to see them in such a dark and self-destructive state.
[Chorus] Time to realize the force inside me
Acknowledging the personal strength that one has, but being unable to use it to make positive changes in life.
Seems to paralyze and go away
Experiencing moments of motivation and inspiration which are quickly followed by feelings of doubt and hesitation.
Broken and burnin'
Being emotionally damaged and hurt, while still experiencing a strong desire to move on and improve oneself.
And running the lie
Living in a reality where one is forced to constantly lie to themselves about their own happiness and wellbeing.
Breakin' and burnin' me
Being slowly destroyed by one's own thoughts and feelings of hopelessness, leading to a sense of self-implosion.
Until I die
Being aware that this cycle of despair may continue until ultimately, it leads to one's death.
Stone cold occupied
Being completely consumed by negative thoughts and emotions, leading to a sense of detachment from the world around them.
Thoughts that I thought I knew
Having thoughts and beliefs that one believed to be true, but are now questioning because they are causing more harm than good.
When only you seem right
Feeling trapped and alone, with no one else to turn to except for one person who gives some form of comfort and assurance.
I seem to walk right through you
Feeling like the one person who gives comfort is not enough to help them escape from their own despair because their issues run too deep.
Face down in the comfort of
Being completely consumed by negativity, and immersing oneself in it as if it's the only thing that can bring any form of comfort.
What you've given me
Taking in the little bits of happiness that one might get from others and holding onto them, even if they bring only temporary relief from the constant pain.
I have resolved myself
Accepting that one's life may not change, and making peace with it.
To what will never be
Coming to terms with the fact that one's dreams or hopes for the future may never come true.
Walking next to me
Having the stark reality of one's situation constantly haunting them, and following them wherever they go.
The stark reality
The inescapable truth that one's life is not fulfilling, and the realization that there is no easy way to change it.
[Chorus]
Acknowledging the cycle of negativity and despair that one is stuck in, and the knowledge that it may continue indefinitely.
If I had my way
Having a desire to start over and change everything in one's life to make it better, even if it is impossible to do so.
I'd tear it down
Willing to destroy everything if it means making the needed changes to escape the cycle of despair and pain.
Start anew, up from the ground
Starting over completely from the very beginning, with no connections to the past in the hope that it will result in a better future.
And dare I say
Feeling an overwhelming sense of fear, but still willing to take a risk and make a change.
I want you near me
Craving the support and comfort of a loved one who can help them through their struggles and cope with their pain.
To live inside this world so cold
Living in the present situation that feels cold, dark and unforgiving.
Another day
Being aware that every day is a struggle for oneself to cope with their pain and continue living.
Another kill me
Feeling so hopeless and unfulfilled that they wish they could just simply end their life and escape their pain.
Another shot to be so bold
Feeling empowered and motivated to try and make things better, even if it is only for a moment.
I could never hurt you
Having a soft spot for someone they love and not wanting to hurt them with their feelings of despair.
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CARLO VERNI, ROBERT JOSEPH ELLSWORTH
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Living For The Kill
No other genre of music gets me like metal...
rawkit rawn
thank you so much; some songs on this album are the most spiritual heavy metal songs I have ever heard...real life saving stuff here GOOD KILL !!! !!!
Mark Dade
These guys are the best of the best
Senad Bajrami
One of the best Metal songs ever has 15k but who cares? Its masterpiece
Fishman T.V.
Gonna catch Hell for this, but you can tell where Dimebag got a lot of inspiration. Before you crush me, just listen to them through the years. In fact...it's a fucking shame that Pantera and Overkill didn't tour together.
Eddie Maiden
I Loved it π€π»π€π»
PowerMadHeadBanger
Metal leaves all other music styles in the dust... Even Classical Music.
Iβm a Cop
Metal and Classical music are very closely intertwined in many ways. They share more in common than any other two genres do
Joe South
100% kick ass job on the vid. U Nailed it!
Oscar Calero
Muy buenos