Lyrks
Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

Overkill Lyrics by Men at Work

Contraband: The Best of Men at Work

1983

[Verse 1]
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 all right
Perhaps it's just imagination
[Chorus]
And day after day, it reappears
And night after night, my heartbeat shows the fear
Ghosts appear and fade away
[Verse 2]
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
[Chorus]
And day after day, it reappears
And night after night, my heartbeat shows the fear
Ghosts appear and fade away
Come back another day
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 3]
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 that
I know will be all right
It's just overkill
[Chorus]
And day after day, it reappears
And night after night, my heartbeat shows the fear
Ghosts appear and fade away
[Outro]
Ghosts appear and fade away
Ghosts appear and fade away
Credits
Men at Work

Men at Work

About “Overkill” by Men at Work

Read the complete lyrics to "Overkill" by Men at Work from the album "Contraband: The Best of Men at Work" in 1983. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Aussie Rock, Australia, Reggae Rock.

"Overkill" is performed by Men at Work. from the album "Contraband: The Best of Men at Work" in 1983 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Overkill", explore more songs by Men at Work using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Men at Work · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Overkill" is credited to Men at Work. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Overkill" appears on "Contraband: The Best of Men at Work" in 1983.

Visit the Men at Work artist page at /artist/men-at-work for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.