In 2001 she left the band to pursue a solo career. While signed to London Records she wrote her debut solo album Revolution in Me with Cameron and Marlon McVey, which was released in September 2003. The first single from the album, Overrated, made its way into the UK top 20. However, the second single, Twist Of Fate, barely reached the UK top 75. Due the lack of proper promotion and the failure of the second single, Revolution in Me only reached #117 on the UK charts.
After the album's lack of success Siobhan left the label and was left without a recording contract. After an extended holiday she started to work on her second album alone. She subsequently signed with Parlophone, part of the EMI group. Parlophone released Don't Give It Up as the first official single on April 16, 2007 which debuted at #45 in the UK chart. Siobhan's second album, Ghosts, was released in June 2007, peaking at #92 on the UK albums chart.
Siobhan has collaborated with the likes of Morcheeba, James Sanger, Siobhan Fahey (ex-Bananarama and Shakespear's Sister). In October 2007, she had her London theatre debut, appearing as Mimi in Rent.
Her latest release is a collaboration with indie duo Square1. Styfling was released on July 13, 2009.
Overrated
Siobhan Donaghy Lyrics
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How horrible they can make me
See it over freezing
Puffing and wheezing
We all know
When we have acted low
Can feel it from below
And the pain's overrated, composed
But I don't know do you
And the chain's so serrated
And the proof
Well, I don't know do you
Will I ever loose
These old catholic blues
That direct my shoes
Give me the strength to choose
I feel all low
The fear won't grow
If I show, it just went and go
But I don't know
And the pain's overrated, composed
But I don't know do you
And the chain's so serrated
And the proof
Well, I don't know do you
Everything you fed me
I take it on delivery
Waved it of to lift me
Your all far too slippery
What you gonna give me
(What you gonna give me)
What I have
To get through
And the pain's overrated, composed
But I don't know do you
And the chain's so serrated
And the proof
Well, I don't know do you
And the pain's overrated, composed
But I don't know do you
And the chain's so serrated
And the proof
Well, I don't know do you
Everything you fed me
I take it on delivery
Waved it of to lift me
Your all far too slippery
What you gonna give me
(What you gonna give me)
Everything you fed me
I take it on delivery
Waved it of to lift me
Your all far too slippery
What you gonna give me
(What you gonna give me)
Everything you fed me
I take it on delivery
Waved it of to lift me
Your all far too slippery
What you gonna give me
(What you gonna give me)
...
The lyrics of Siobhan Donaghy's song Overrated capture the experience of being trapped in a cycle of pain and uncertainty, and the struggle to break free from it. The opening lines, "Making memories take me, How horrible they can make me," suggest a sense of being haunted by past experiences, particularly those that have been painful or difficult to process. The following lines, "See it over freezing, Puffing and wheezing," convey a sense of struggle and vulnerability in trying to confront these memories.
The chorus of the song, with its repetition of the phrase "And the pain's overrated, composed, But I don't know do you," suggests a sense of resignation and even cynicism about the emotional pain that the singer is experiencing. The phrase "overrated, composed" implies a sense of emotional distance from the pain, as though the singer is trying to intellectualize or rationalize it away. However, the final phrase, "But I don't know do you," suggests that there is still uncertainty and doubt about whether this approach is effective.
Line by Line Meaning
Making memories take me
Reflecting on past experiences
How horrible they can make me
Acknowledging the painful memories
See it over freezing
Reflecting on memories in a detached way
Puffing and wheezing
Struggling with the emotions that come with remembering
We all know
Universal understanding
When we have acted low
Feeling guilty for past actions
Can feel it from below
Feeling shame for the actions taken
A belt of luck come over
Feeling fortunate that things turned out okay
And the pain's overrated, composed
The suffering from those past experiences is not as intense as one might think
But I don't know do you
Questioning if others feel the same way
And the chain's so serrated
Feeling trapped
And the proof
Evidence of being stuck in a bad situation
Will I ever loose
Wondering if release is possible
These old catholic blues
Suffering from past traumas or religious guilt
That direct my shoes
Feeling like past events dictate one's future
Give me the strength to choose
Asking for the willpower to make different choices
I feel all low
Feeling down
The fear won't grow
Refusing to let fear dictate one's life
If I show, it just went and go
If emotions are expressed, they will eventually dissipate
But I don't know
Still feeling uncertain
Everything you fed me
Everything taught or told to the artist by others
I take it on delivery
Absorbing those teachings without question
Waved it of to lift me
Rejecting those teachings and finding one's own way
Your all far too slippery
Others' teachings are unreliable
(What you gonna give me)
Questioning what others have to offer
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DEBORAH MARCELLA FFRENCH, DEREK MCDONALD, WILL SIMMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Roiy Benkel
Verse 1
Making memories take me
How horrible they can make me
See it over freezing
Puffing and wheezing
We all know
When we have acted low
Can feel it from below
A belt of luck come over
Chorus
And the pain's overrated
Composed
But i don't know do you
And the chain's so serrated
And the proof
Well i don't know do you
Verse 2
Will i ever loose
These old catholic blues
That direct my shoes
Give me the strength to choose
I feel all low
The fear won't grow
If i show
It just went and go
But i don't know
Repeat chorus
Bridge
Everything you fed me
I take it on delivery
Waved it of to lift me
Your all far too slippery
What you gonna give me
(What you gonna give me)
What i have
To get through...
Repeat chorus x2
Repeat bridge to fade
Balbir Sandhu
My teenage years. This album, this song. ❤️
Roiy Benkel
Verse 1
Making memories take me
How horrible they can make me
See it over freezing
Puffing and wheezing
We all know
When we have acted low
Can feel it from below
A belt of luck come over
Chorus
And the pain's overrated
Composed
But i don't know do you
And the chain's so serrated
And the proof
Well i don't know do you
Verse 2
Will i ever loose
These old catholic blues
That direct my shoes
Give me the strength to choose
I feel all low
The fear won't grow
If i show
It just went and go
But i don't know
Repeat chorus
Bridge
Everything you fed me
I take it on delivery
Waved it of to lift me
Your all far too slippery
What you gonna give me
(What you gonna give me)
What i have
To get through...
Repeat chorus x2
Repeat bridge to fade
Alisa Knv
This song, I'll never stop loving it
Iris C17
Since it came out, this song never left my side and: the melancholic melody.
Brigitte likes languages
Still a good song ❤
Jota Del Toro
This song is a bless
Jozef Hochel
Very good, very good song ....
AR
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Alexandra Häfeli
❤❤👍❤❤
Peter Mccormack
Smaching song and original video