Overkill
Overkill
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Only way to feel the noise is when it's good and loud. So good I can't believe it, screaming with the crowd. Don't sweat it, we'll get it back to you. Don't sweat it, we'll get it back to you. Overkill, overkill, overkill On your feet you feel the beat, it goes straight to your spine. Shake your head you must be dead if it don't make you fly. Don't sweat it, we'll get it back to you. Don't sweat it, we'll get it back to you. Overkill, overkill, overkill Know your body's made to move, ya feel it in your guts. Rock 'n' roll ain't worth the name if it don't make a strut. Don't sweat it, we'll get it back to you. Don't sweat it, we'll get it back to you. Overkill, overkill, overkill
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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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