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“Overflow” dives deep into the emotional turbulence of feeling isolated and overwhelmed, even amidst a crowd. The lyrics depict an inner turmoil where the silence and personal thoughts become deafening, leading to a sense of impending emotional outburst or “overflow”.

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Seeking refuge from this internal storm, the protagonist grapples with vulnerability and the pain of seeing concern in others. Reminiscing about past risks and searching for meaning, there’s an acknowledgment of unpreparedness to face real desires and needs. Themes of fleeting time, the illusion of green pastures, and toxic remedies highlight a pervasive feeling of suffocation and confusion.

The struggle with self-awareness and self-worth intensifies as the lyrics touch on past regrets and harmful habits, ultimately showcasing the destructive power of holding on too tightly to loved ones or passions.

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“Where do I shelter when it’s raining inside?
No peace and quiet from the noise in my mind
I don’t bend, I break, I can’t go on this way
It kills to hear you say
‘I can’t stand to see you like this’”

Did Polaris release “Overflow” as a single?

Yes. On August 24th, 2023, the band released this as the third single from “Fatalism”. In all, “Fatalism” (which is their third studio album) was promoted by 3 singles. The other two singles from this project are:

Who composed this song?

All members of Polaris are credited with the composition of “Overflow”. We therefore have a writing credits list that looks like this:

  • Daniel Furnari
  • Jake Steinhauser
  • Jamie Hails
  • Rick Schneider
  • Ryan Siew (1997 – 2023)
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