At 15, Rhea competed on American Idol and her audition went viral with Jennifer Lopez praising her voice and style, leading to support from Billboard and MTV. In 2020, Rhea was named the Songwriters Hall of Fame x BMI award winner. Her singles “Devil In A Dress” and "Venom" debuted on BBC Radio 1, Rolling Stone and Paper Magazine. Streaming services have been buzzing too: Spotify recently gave Rhea her first billboard that took over Times Square for APIHM, while Amazon Music named Rhea their Identity Festival headliner. Her viral single “Outside" featured in Vogue India, instantly declared an international hot-girl anthem with its glamorous music video full of statement looks and fierce dance breakdowns. Rhea continues to shatter barriers as a South Asian woman, redefining the “It-Girl” with iconic brand collaborations including YSL, MAC, and Charlotte Tilbury. In May 2023, Rhea Raj was selected as the Gold House x Spotify x AEG Artist of the year.
Overdose
Rhea Raj Lyrics
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We met in the West Side, I went to your room
Now you're overthinking
Tryna figure out what you're supposed to do
By yourself
All alone in your bed
Every thought of my skin
I lurk in your head
There ain't nobody else
Who could take you to hell
And to heaven again, oh
So high when I love you like that
Got you falling quick, off a hit, overdose
So right when I love you like that
Addicted to my lips, on a trip, overdose
Giving you a warning
One night'll leave you dreaming, wanting more
So high, keep you coming right back
I'll love you then I'll go, baby, don't overdose
Say you can't forget me
'Cause every time I leave know you need it more
Like an amphetamine
Take you for a ride 'til you lose control
By yourself
All alone in your bed
Every thought of my skin
Bringing you to the edge
I lurk in your head
There ain't nobody else
Who could take you to hell
And to heaven again, oh
So high when I love you like that
Got you falling quick, off a hit, overdose
So right when I love you like that
Addicted to my lips, on a trip, overdose
Giving you a warning
One night'll leave you dreaming, wanting more
So high, keep you coming right back
I'll love you then I'll go, baby, don't overdose
The lyrics of Rhea Raj's song "Overdose" describe a passionate yet dangerous relationship. The singer is addressing their lover, acknowledging that they have a strong hold over them. The opening lines reveal that they met a few weeks ago on the West Side, and since then, their lover has been "overthinking, tryna figure out what [they're] supposed to do." This suggests that the relationship is intense and perhaps not entirely healthy.
The chorus describes the experience of being with the singer. They love their lover so intensely that it feels like they're overdosing on a drug. The repeated line "So high when I love you like that" reinforces the idea that their love is all-consuming. However, the lyrics also contain a warning that their lover should be careful not to get too attached. The singer warns that "One night'll leave you dreaming, wanting more," and "baby don't overdose." This could be interpreted as saying that the intensity of their love is ultimately unsustainable and that their lover should be cautious about getting too emotionally invested.
In summary, "Overdose" is a song about a passionate but fraught relationship, where the intensity of the singer's love is compared to taking drugs. The lyrics suggest that their love is all-consuming and that their lover could become addicted to them, but also warn of the dangers of getting too attached.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a couple weeks since
We haven't seen each other for some time now
We met in the West Side, I went to your room
We got together and went to your place in the West Side
Now you're overthinking
You're thinking too much about us
Tryna figure out what you're supposed to do
You're trying to figure out what to do next
By yourself
You're alone
All alone in your bed
You're alone in your bed
Every thought of my skin
You're thinking of how my skin feels
Bringing you to the edge
It's driving you crazy
I lurk in your head
I'm on your mind
There ain't nobody else
There's no one else
Who could take you to hell
Who could make you feel so bad
And to heaven again, oh
And then make you feel good again
So high when I love you like that
You're so happy when I love you like that
Got you falling quick, off a hit, overdose
You're getting so addicted and overwhelmed by my love that it makes you feel like you're overdosing
So right when I love you like that
It feels so right when I love you like that
Addicted to my lips, on a trip, overdose
You're addicted to kissing me and it makes you feel like you're on a trip
Giving you a warning
I'm warning you
One night'll leave you dreaming, wanting more
One night with me will make you want more
So high, keep you coming right back
You're so happy and addicted to me that you keep coming back for more
I'll love you then I'll go, baby, don't overdose
I'll love you and then leave, so be careful not to get too addicted
Writer(s): Jack Laboz, Rhea Sri Rajagopalan
Contributed by Aria T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@adnanghori6217
Im amazed to know why this song didnt get fame? It deserves to be in trendings❤️ just perfection!
@adi1ghori
Thats me!
@abhibala1004
What a range in voice! Simply mind blowing! She can glide smoothly from low heavy note to high shrill note! Deserves more name and fame!
@RheaRaj
thank you so much!!!
@LaganjaEstranja
Wow your videos have been fire since day one!!!
@Xeu2011
Another perfect song of Rhea... Where is Billboard ?
@RheaRaj
SOON!!! much love!
@Xeu2011
@@RheaRaj And we all are waiting for It 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@alyssamayson6062
Love, love, love this song! Been playing on repeat all week ♥︎ Hope you continue with your music! x
@jayson_jay_
This is why i love social media. I randomly discovered this R&B gem . Great writing and the voice is 🔥