"Overload" by Elijah Blake is a song about the emotional pain and confusion that comes from a failed relationship. The song explores the theme of feeling overwhelmed and lost after being abandoned by a loved one. In the lyrics, the narrator expresses how the person they were once close to has changed. They no longer walk or talk the same way, and the narrator feels that they wouldn't even appreciate the passion and emotion the narrator brings to the relationship. The repetition of "aye, aye, aye" emphasizes the narrator's frustration and disbelief. The chorus repeats the idea that things are different now and the narrator can't believe they were left behind, feeling overwhelmed by the situation. The overload mentioned could refer to the flood of emotions and thoughts that the narrator is experiencing. The second verse mentions the absence of intimacy and connection in the relationship. The narrator mentions that the person they loved would not even kiss the rain or call their name, indicating a lack of affection and recognition. The claim of everything being the same suggests that the person is denying the change in the relationship. The bridge of the song talks about the bittersweet feeling of remembering the taste of someone's presence, indicating that the narrator still longs for their physical presence. The lyrics express a desire for the person to be by their side and question how they could bring such pain to the narrator's life. Overall, "Overload" captures the feelings of confusion, betrayal, and longing that can come from a failed relationship. The song portrays the emotional weight and overload the narrator experiences after being left by someone they cared deeply about.
