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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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