Overdose

Album: Ciara (2013)
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • This up-tempo song was produced by Josh Abraham and Oliver "Oligee" Goldstein (Carly Rae Jepsen's "Turn Me Up" and Britney Spears's "Up & Down") . It was penned by Ali Tamposi (Kelly Clarkson's "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)" and Beyoncé's "Save the Hero") and Livvi Franc (Rihanna's "What Now" and Christina Aguilera's "Red Hot Kinda Love"). Franc's own single, "Now I'm That Bitch" also topped the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart and was a top 40 hit in New Zealand and the UK. "These girls are just so talented," Ciara told The Boombox of the two female songwriters. "They've had success beyond me, however, when we got together, I feel we formed something special. The vibe is so crazy."

Comments

Be the first to comment...

Editor's Picks

Don Dokken

Don DokkenSongwriter Interviews

Dokken frontman Don Dokken explains what broke up the band at the height of their success in the late '80s, and talks about the botched surgery that paralyzed his right arm.

Timothy B. Schmit of the Eagles

Timothy B. Schmit of the EaglesSongwriter Interviews

Did this Eagle come up with the term "Parrothead"? And what is it like playing "Hotel California" for the gazillionth time?

Bass Player Scott Edwards

Bass Player Scott EdwardsSong Writing

Scott was Stevie Wonder's bass player before becoming a top session player. Hits he played on include "I Will Survive," "Being With You" and "Sara Smile."

Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers

Bill Medley of The Righteous BrothersSongwriter Interviews

Medley looks back on "Unchained Melody" and "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" - his huge hits from the '60s that were later revived in movies.

Scott Gorham of Thin Lizzy and Black Star Riders

Scott Gorham of Thin Lizzy and Black Star RidersSongwriter Interviews

Writing with Phil Lynott, Scott saw their ill-fated frontman move to a darker place in his life and lyrics.

Andrew Farriss of INXS

Andrew Farriss of INXSSongwriter Interviews

Andrew Farriss on writing with Michael Hutchence, the stories behind "Mystify" and other INXS hits, and his country-flavored debut solo album.