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Overkill Lyrics

by Men at Work

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Overkill Lyrics

I can't get to sleep I think about the implications Of diving in too deep And possibly the complications Especially at night I worry over situations I know will be alright Perahaps its just my imagination Day after day it reappears Night after night my heartbeat, shows the fear Ghosts appear and fade away Alone between the sheets Only brings exasperation It's time to walk the streets Smell the desperation At least there's pretty lights And though there's little variation It nullifies the night From overkill Day after day it reappears Night after night my heartbeat, shows the fear Ghosts appear and fade away I can't get to sleep I think about the implications Of diving in too deep And possibly the complications Especially at night I worry over situations I know will be alright It's just overkill Day after day it reappears Night after night my heartbeat, shows the fear Ghosts appear and fade away

Meaning of Overkill

I can’t get to sleep; I think about the implications of diving in too deep and the potential complications, especially at night. It's a relentless cycle – worries over situations that will be alright keep returning, manifesting as ghostly fears that fade away between the sheets, triggering a frantic heartbeat. The narrator seeks escape by walking the streets, drawn to the artificial comfort of “pretty lights,” attempting to neutralize the overwhelming anxiety with minimal variation. Yet, this effort proves futile; the obsessive thought process returns, highlighting an internal struggle against self-inflicted torment and excessive worry. Ultimately, it’s “overkill” – a pointless battle against imagined horrors, showcasing a poignant exploration of anxiety, isolation, and the desperate search for solace in a world that offers only temporary distraction from one's deepest fears.

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