This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Overdosing With You
I've been thinking about Gabrielle Solis and all the desperate housewives
And I've been thinking about Mike Delfino and his gun
And I've been drawing patterns in my mind, but I can't fall asleep
And I've been counting all the sheep there is to count
No, I can't fall asleep and that is why I am here with you tonight
Can you lend me a DVD box or sing me a lullaby?
Hello Mrs. Van De Kamp, did you clean the whole kitchen and drink all the wine?
Hello Saferide, can you give me a safe ride back to sleep?
Cause I wanna OD on DH
I wanna OD on DH
Let me overdose on DH with you
Trying to kill the pain watching make-believe peoples fake disasters
If I'd been Elaine this misery'd been followed by studio laughter
Been looking for someone who could love me just like Will loves Grace
But they say ""It's not like on your flat screen TV""
It's gotta be like on my flat screen TV
I've seen you around I can tell that you are just like me
You'd rather watch reruns than deal with the bad spin-off called life
I'll put the kettle on. Let's not speak, talk ruins every conversation
I've downloaded Dexter. Come, there is room next to me
Hello Mr Sipowicz, 'ginning to understand why you act like you do
Hello Pablo, I got this vision, we can dance to it
I need to OD on NYPD
I need to OD on NYPD
Let's overdose on NYPD when we're blue
I've been thinking about Gabrielle Solis and all the desperate housewives
And I've been thinking about Mike Delfino and his gun
And I've been drawing patterns in my mind, but I can't fall asleep
And I've been counting all the sheep there is to count
No, I can't fall asleep and that is why I am here with you tonight
Can you lend me a DVD box or sing me a lullaby?
Hello Mrs. Van De Kamp, did you clean the whole kitchen and drink all the wine?
Hello Saferide, can you give me a safe ride back to sleep?
Cause I wanna OD on DH
I wanna OD on DH
Let me overdose on DH with you
Trying to kill the pain watching make-believe peoples fake disasters
If I'd been Elaine this misery'd been followed by studio laughter
Been looking for someone who could love me just like Will loves Grace
But they say ""It's not like on your flat screen TV""
It's gotta be like on my flat screen TV
I've seen you around I can tell that you are just like me
You'd rather watch reruns than deal with the bad spin-off called life
I'll put the kettle on. Let's not speak, talk ruins every conversation
I've downloaded Dexter. Come, there is room next to me
Hello Mr Sipowicz, 'ginning to understand why you act like you do
Hello Pablo, I got this vision, we can dance to it
I need to OD on NYPD
I need to OD on NYPD
Let's overdose on NYPD when we're blue
Lyrics submitted by brottishluv
Overdosing with You Lyrics as written by Annika Norlin Lars Lindquist
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Bluewater Music Corp.
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Beautiful song, took me a couple listens to realize DH was Desperate Housewives. Cuuuute.
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what's NYPD?
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