Overthinker's Anthem
2010s Era, Rhythm: Allegro/Moderato (Tempo change from intro), 4/4, slow Hip-Hop Beat (from chorus onward), Genre: Indie Pop, Subgenre: Stadium Rock, Influenced by: Queen, Hip-Hop, Instruments: Grand Piano, sustained chords; Vintage Synth (Roland Juno-106 suggested), sustained pads; Bass Guitar; Electric Guitars, clean tone with chorus effect/distortion in chorus; Drums, large kit sound with heavy kick and snare; Horn section (Trumpets/Trombones) during chorus; Vocals: Male Tenor C3–C5, Female Soprano C4–C6 (duet, Janelle Monáe-style), soaring, anthemic, light reverb, slight chorus effect; Mood: Uplifting and anthemic, melancholic verses, theme of youthful abandon and resilience; Mix: Balanced, wide stereo image, powerful and punchy drums/bass, wet reverb on strings/vocals, epic production with massive vocal layering.
Overthinker's Anthem
2010s Era, Rhythm: Allegro/Moderato (Tempo change from intro), 4/4, slow Hip-Hop Beat (from chorus onward), Genre: Indie Pop, Subgenre: Stadium Rock, Influenced by: Queen, Hip-Hop, Instruments: Grand Piano, sustained chords; Vintage Synth (Roland Juno-106 suggested), sustained pads; Bass Guitar; Electric Guitars, clean tone with chorus effect/distortion in chorus; Drums, large kit sound with heavy kick and snare; Horn section (Trumpets/Trombones) during chorus; Vocals: Male Tenor C3–C5, Female Soprano C4–C6 (duet, Janelle Monáe-style), soaring, anthemic, light reverb, slight chorus effect; Mood: Uplifting and anthemic, melancholic verses, theme of youthful abandon and resilience; Mix: Balanced, wide stereo image, powerful and punchy drums/bass, wet reverb on strings/vocals, epic production with massive vocal layering.
Lyrics
Now I build my future on shifting rocks
We used to trade Pokémon cards, no thought for stocks
Now I count the hours, watching ticking clocks
I miss the days when "stressed" meant a pop quiz
Now it’s my internal monologue, telling me how it is
They say these are the best days, but what if they’re not?
I'm running on empty, while they call it a jog.
But everyone is watching, they don't see my flaws
I'm just following the rules, the unwritten laws
I used to dream in colors, now I dream in screens
Chasing down the moments, lost in-betweens.
Wish I could turn back time, to when my mind was fine
Before the deadlines, before the bottom line
When "adulting" was a joke, and life was still divine
If only I could hit rewind, leave the pressure behind
Oh-oh-oh, for the simpler times
Oh-oh-oh, leave the pressure behind.
My name is "Overthinker", and I'm stressed out (yeah, I'm stressed out)
My name is "Overthinker", I worry 'bout (I worry 'bout)
The future, the bills, the noise, and the doubt.
Used to draw with crayons on the kitchen floor
Now I sign legal documents and I'm wanting more
Of that peace of mind I had when I was four
Before the expectations came knocking at my door
They told me "grow up quick, the real world is cold"
But didn't give a manual 'til I was grey and old
I trade my sleep for coffee, my sanity for bold
Assumptions that my path is paved in gold.
But everyone is watching, they don't see my flaws
I'm just following the rules, the unwritten laws
I used to dream in colors, now I dream in screens
Chasing down the moments, lost in-betweens.
Wish I could turn back time, to when my mind was fine
Before the deadlines, before the bottom line
When "adulting" was a joke, and life was still divine
If only I could hit rewind, leave the pressure behind
Oh-oh-oh, for the simpler times
Oh-oh-oh, leave the pressure behind.
We paint a smile on our face, a digital mask we wear
Pretending we've got it covered, no weight, no care
But in the quiet moments, the silence is where
The panic starts to fester, it's just not fair
We were promised golden streets, we got cold concrete
Trying to stay afloat, while moving to the beat.
Wish I could turn back time, to when my mind was fine
Before the deadlines, before the bottom line
When "adulting" was a joke, and life was still divine
If only I could hit rewind, leave the pressure behind
Oh-oh-oh, for the simpler times
Oh-oh-oh, leave the pressure behind.
My name is "Overthinker", and I'm stressed out.
My name is "Overthinker", I worry 'bout.
I wish I could turn back time...
Just leave the pressure behind.