Lyrics: Overdose by AC/DC
I never smoked me no cigarettes I never drank much booze But I'm only a man, don't you understand? And a man can sometime lose You gave me somethin' I never had Pulled me down with you Hit me up, big hunk of love Hope you can pull me through I overdosed on you I overdosed on you Crazy, but it's true Ain't nothing I can do I overdosed on you Oh, woman, you give to me More than I can take But listen, honey I don't mind You're a habit I don't wanna break Don't want me none of that harder stuff Don't need it anymore I'm in hell and I'm sinking fast And I don't need no cure I overdosed on you I overdosed on you Crazy, but it's true Ain't nothing I can do I overdosed on you Then I was happy as a man (can) be Too far gone to save Died of love And plenty of Just write on my grave "I overdosed on you" I overdosed on you Crazy, but it's true But nothin' I can do I overdosed on you On you On you On you All over you All over you All over I overdosed Overdosed Overdosed, on you Overdosed
Exploring the Meaning Behind “Overdose”
Love as an Addiction
“Overdose” by AC/DC is a powerful metaphorical exploration of love’s overwhelming effects. The narrator compares his infatuation to a drug, confessing he’s never been drawn to addictive substances—except for the irresistible pull of his lover. The lyrics paint a picture of someone completely consumed, unable to resist or escape the intensity of their feelings. Phrases like “I overdosed on you” and “You’re a habit I don’t wanna break” underline the idea that love, in its most potent form, can be just as intoxicating and dangerous as any substance. Ultimately, the song captures both the ecstasy and peril of surrendering to passion.
Song Credits
- Artist: AC/DC
- Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Bon Scott
- Release Year: 1977
- Label: Atlantic Records