Overdose
Steny Lyrics

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I'm trying to stay in this space
Cos I've found new a shade of black
I wish I was breathing you in
I'd trip and I'd never come back
Call me precious
You're weighing down on me
When we're through baby
We can be like the ocean

If I could turn myself gold
I could be a king
If I can shake this feeling
I won't make a scene

I'm sick but I love it
I think I've overdosed, overdosed (ooh)
I'm breaking my promise
I think I've overdosed, overdosed (ooh)

Need something to tether me down
But you turned the gravity off
There's fire in all of your movements
I'm lost but I can't get enough
What's your poison?
It's all there in my blood

We could be monsters
Shedding skin in the back seat

Overall Meaning

The song "Overdose" by Steny is a reflection of a tumultuous relationship that the singer is experiencing. They are trying to hold on to this dark and murky place in which they have found themselves, admitting that they are enjoying the toxicity of it all. The opening lines, "I'm trying to stay in this space, 'cause I've found a new shade of black," suggest that they have been in this painful relationship for some time, and now they can't see themselves living in any other way. They feel addicted to this dark romance and crave the pain and excitement that come with it, even to the point of self-harm or destructive behavior. The line "I'm sick, but I love it" emphasizes their desire to continue holding onto this dynamic, even if it means sacrificing their own well-being.

The lines "If I could turn myself gold, I could be a king" may suggest the singer's aspirations if they were to get out of this negative space. They understand that by leaving this situation, they may find a better and brighter future for themselves, one that they could potentially rule over. However, the line "If I can shake this feeling, I won't make a scene" indicates that their desire to leave is not immediate. It will require a significant effort to shake themselves loose of this space that they know well, and they are willing to keep this process private. Finally, the chorus repeats "I think I've overdosed" implying that they are in over their head, but are still finding themselves wanting more.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm trying to stay in this space
I am trying to maintain my current state of mind

Cos I've found new a shade of black
Because I have discovered a new type of darkness

I wish I was breathing you in
I desire to be with you completely

I'd trip and I'd never come back
I would be so consumed by you, I would never want to leave

Call me precious
Refer to me as something valuable

You're weighing down on me
Your presence is having a heavy effect on me

When we're through baby
Once our relationship is over

We can be like the ocean
We can both be free and ever-changing

If I could turn myself gold
If I could transform myself into something valuable

I could be a king
I would be able to control my surroundings

If I can shake this feeling
If I am able to overcome this emotion