Overkill
Overkill
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Riding the wind on a stormy night Rides a mother's son to take your life. They say he died ten years ago But the list of victims seems to grow. Like father like son the Bible read Three sixes brand the top of his head Never heard, seen then too late, Overkill, seals your fate!!! Driven by the host of hell Wicked smile cross, the showing skull. The victim dies no fucking loss Overkill, buries the cross That scarlet sin the soul is weary Genre et morte, mal vivire The fallen angel open the cell, Overkill's victim enters Hell! Who can tell me who I am Am I Overkill each death a sin. Questions linger as I walk the path I am Overkill, the Devil's wrath! So when you walk alone, in the night And your bones are chilled, skin so tight! Beware the sound of a galloping horse Overkill has another corpse... Ride high, ride tall Overkill will never fall Full moon, sharp sword Satan is your Lord Midnight, dark sky Overkill will never die Blood bath, die fast Overkill the Devil's wrath!!!
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Written by: Edward Alan Clarke, Ian Kilmister, Philip John Taylor
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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5 facts about this song
Song Background"Overkill" is a song by Australian band Men at Work. Released in 1983, it is the lead single from their second studio album, "Cargo".
- The song was written by Colin Hay, the lead singer of Men at Work. It has been covered by several artists in the years since, most notably by Lazlo Bane for the soundtrack of the TV show "Scrubs".
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US. It also reached the top 10 in Canada, Norway, and Sweden.
- In the band's native Australia, "Overkill" reached No. 5 on the Kent Music Report singles chart.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe lyrics of "Overkill" typify Men at Work's penchant for introspective and slightly melancholic themes. The song talks about insomnia, overthinking, and anxiety.
- Colin Hay has been open about the song reflecting his own struggles with depression and loneliness while the band was at the height of their fame.
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Musicianship"Overkill" stands out for its heavy usage of saxophone, played by Greg Ham, which was characteristic of Men at Work's sound.
- In live performances, Colin Hay would often play the guitar riff, which is a critical part of the song's appeal.
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Legacy"Overkill" is one of Men at Work's most enduring songs. Its popularity increased after its inclusion in an episode of the American medical drama "Scrubs".
- The song has also been part of the soundtrack for various video games and movies, helping to introduce it to new generations of listeners.
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