Their 2010 debut album, Good Ol' Fashioned Love entered the UK album chart at #40 upon its first release on November 1, with sales of 5,371 in its opening week. Following a reissue in 2011, the album peaked at #4 and as of 2018 has sold nearly half a million copies. The group has gone on to release six further albums, with five out of the seven peaking within the UK Top 10.
Line-Up Changes:
In 2016, lead singer Timmy Matley was diagnosed with stage three malignant melanoma and two years later died in a drug-related accident. The following April, Lockie Chapman, the group's bass singer, announced his intention to leave to persue other commitments and his last performance with the group was in May 2019. The next month, Welsh singer Jay James was announced as a new member of The Overtones.
Rolling in the Deep
The Overtones Lyrics
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Reaching a fever pitch,
it's bringing me out the dark
Finally I can see you crystal clear
Go head and sell me out
and I'll lay your shit bare
See how I leave with every piece of you
There's a fire starting in my heart
Reaching a fever pitch
And its bring me out the dark
The scars of your love remind me of us
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all
The scars of your love they leave me breathless
I can't help feeling
We could have had it all
Rolling in the deep
You had my heart inside of your hand
And you played it
To the beat
Baby I have no story to be told
But I've heard one of you
And I'm gonna make your head burn
Think of me in the depths of your despair
Making a home down there
It Reminds you of the home we shared
The scars of your love remind me of us
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all
The scars of your love they leave me breathless
I can't help feeling
We could have had it all
Rolling in the deep
You had my heart inside of your hand
And you played it
To the beat
Throw your soul through every open door
Count your blessings to find what you look for
Turned my sorrow into treasured gold
You pay me back in kind and reap just what you sow
We could have had it all
We could have had it all
It all, it all it all,
We could have had it all
Rolling in the deep
You had my heart inside of your hand
And you played it
To the beat
The lyrics of "Rolling In The Deep" by The Overtones speaks of a passionate relationship that had gone wrong. The song describes the emotions of a person who has been betrayed by their lover and is seeking revenge. The first verse speaks of a "fire" that is starting in the singer's heart, and how it is bringing them out of the dark. This represents a renewed sense of purpose and determination to move on from the past. The chorus of the song speaks of how the scars of the singer's love remind them of their relationship and how they could have had it all. The line "rolling in the deep" is a metaphor for a deep, all-consuming love that has been lost.
The second verse is directed towards the lover as the singer seeks to make them pay for their actions. The line "I'm gonna make your head burn" suggests that the singer plans to cause their former lover emotional pain, just as they have been hurt. The bridge describes the singer's journey from sadness to acceptance, as they turn their sorrow into "treasured gold" and count their blessings to find what they are looking for. The final chorus is a lament for what could have been, and a reminder of how the lover had the singer's heart in their hand and played it to the beat.
Overall, "Rolling In The Deep" is a powerful song that speaks of the pain of lost love and the desire for revenge. It is a song about the human experience and the emotions that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a fire starting in my heart
I feel a strong emotional desire.
Reaching a fever pitch, it's bringing me out the dark
My emotions are reaching a level of intensity that is revealing hidden issues.
Finally, I can see you crystal clear
I now have a clear understanding of your motives and actions.
Go head and sell me out and I'll lay your shit bare
If you want to turn against me, I'll expose all of your secrets.
See how I leave with every piece of you
I'm leaving you with nothing, taking everything I can.
Don't underestimate the things that I will do
Don't assume you know how far I will go to defend myself.
The scars of your love remind me of us
The pain of our relationship serves as a constant reminder of what we had.
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all
The scars make me believe that we were so close to having a perfect relationship.
The scars of your love they leave me breathless
Thinking about our past leaves me feeling vulnerable and overwhelmed.
I can't help feeling, we could have had it all
I regret not being able to make our relationship work.
Rolling in the deep, you had my heart inside of your hand
You had complete control over my emotions and feelings.
And you played it to the beat
You manipulated my heart and feelings like a musical instrument.
Baby I have no story to be told
I don't have any secrets or revelations about our past relationship.
But I've heard one of you
I know your secrets and weaknesses.
And I'm gonna make your head burn
I'll use this knowledge to make you feel uncomfortable and exposed.
Think of me in the depths of your despair
Imagine me being the cause of your misery and pain.
Making a home down there
I'm taking up permanent residence in your misery and pain.
It reminds you of the home we shared
The pain you feel because of me is similar to the happiness we once had.
Throw your soul through every open door
Take risks and make the most of every opportunity.
Count your blessings to find what you look for
Recognize and appreciate the good things in your life to realize what you truly desire.
Turned my sorrow into treasured gold
Using the pain of my past, I've created something valuable and beautiful.
You pay me back in kind and reap just what you sow
Your actions have consequences and you'll face them eventually.
We could have had it all
Our relationship could have been perfect.
It all, it all, it all
Everything we wanted was within reach.
Rolling in the deep
Suffering and pain can be overwhelming.
You had my heart inside of your hand
You controlled my feelings and emotions.
And you played it to the beat
You manipulated my heart and feelings for your own pleasure.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adele Adkins, Paul Richard Epworth
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