Overdose
The Elderberries Lyrics
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There's tons of pills all over the floor
I'll try anything one or twice
To keep my life from being a bore
I woke up this morning
Throat was burning
I had this pain inside my head
I guess I'm lucky that I'm not dead
Overdose, overdose, overdose, overdose
Overdose, overdose, overdose, overdose
I went into overdrive, you tried
To kill me, take my life
Loving you just wasted time, you tried
To fool me by living a lie
I woke up this morning
Throat was burning
I had this pain inside my head
I took some pills, took one too many
I guess I'm lucky that I'm not dead
Overdose, overdose, overdose, overdose
Overdose, overdose, overdose, overdose
I've tried to clean up my act
Irony of it all is that
Took the pills to get some excitement
In actual fact, they gave no enlightenment
I woke up this morning
Throat was burning
I had this pain inside my head
I took some pills, took one too many
I guess I'm lucky that I'm not dead
Overdose, overdose, overdose, overdose
Overdose, overdose, overdose, overdose
The lyrics of "Overdose" by The Elderberries paint a picture of a person who is struggling with addiction and the consequences of their actions. The first verse describes the singer's desensitized state, where their veins are shredded and they are surrounded by pills. They are willing to try anything to escape the monotony of life, even if it means risking their own well-being.
The chorus of the song repeats the word "overdose," emphasizing the dangerous path the singer is on. It represents the constant battle between seeking excitement and the potential for self-destruction. The lyrics suggest that the singer has experienced a close call, waking up with a burning throat and a pain in their head after taking too many pills. Despite this, they consider themselves lucky to still be alive.
In the second verse, the song takes a turn towards a failed relationship. The singer accuses their partner of trying to kill them and wasting their time through deception. The connection between the addiction and the toxic relationship is highlighted, as both seem to be destructive forces in the singer's life.
The final verse adds a layer of irony to the song. The singer acknowledges that they initially turned to pills for excitement, but they ultimately offered no enlightenment. This suggests that the pursuit of a thrill through substances ultimately led to more pain and emptiness.
Overall, "Overdose" by The Elderberries explores the dark and dangerous world of addiction, highlighting the destructive cycle it creates and the challenges of breaking free.
Line by Line Meaning
My shredded veins can't take no more
The excessive drug use has severely damaged my veins and they can no longer handle it
There's tons of pills all over the floor
There are a large number of pills scattered on the floor, indicating the extent of drug abuse
I'll try anything one or twice
I am willing to experiment with various substances, even if just once or twice, to escape boredom
To keep my life from being a bore
I take drugs to prevent my life from becoming monotonous and uninteresting
I woke up this morning
I regained consciousness in the morning
Throat was burning
Experiencing a burning sensation in my throat
I had this pain inside my head
I felt a painful sensation inside my head
I took some pills, took one too many
I consumed some pills, exceeding the safe dosage
I guess I'm lucky that I'm not dead
Fortunately, I am fortunate to be alive despite the overdose
I went into overdrive, you tried
I found myself in a state of excessive intensity, while you attempted to harm me
To kill me, take my life
You wanted to cause my death and end my life
Loving you just wasted time, you tried
My affection for you proved to be futile, as you attempted to deceive me
To fool me by living a lie
Your intention was to deceive and mislead me by pretending to live a false reality
I've tried to clean up my act
I made efforts to improve my behavior and stop drug abuse
Irony of it all is that
The irony in this situation is that
Took the pills to get some excitement
I consumed the pills in the hope of experiencing some thrill or excitement
In actual fact, they gave no enlightenment
However, in reality, the pills offered no real enlightenment or fulfillment
Lyrics © SOPHIANE PRODUCTIONS
Written by: Ryan Sutton, Thomas Pope, James Pope, Yann Clavaizolle, Christopher Boulton
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