Overtime
Ace Hood Feat. Akon & T-Pain Lyrics


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Ace Hood, it's do or die, gotta go for it, overtime
Yeah, 'cause it's now or never
I'ma put it on the line, I gotta win so I'm gonna bribe
Put it overtime, overtime, overtime, overtime
'Cause I got money on my mind, give me every penny, every dime
Put it overtime, overtime, overtime, overtime, overtime
'Cause it's now or never, put it over time
Well, I'm sittin' on the goal line, starin' at the game clock
Facing a hundred years, me and Jordan got the same shot
Carolina blue, California green
Jump for the white, getcho frilly sheets

Ace Hood, they go crazy when I'm in your city
Ace Hood, that's what they sayin' now in every city
I put my team first, it's never rehearsed
We the best franchise 'cause we squeeze first

I signed a life long deal to the G-co
Drafted outa high school then I hit my free throws
You see them free shows, we call them free throws
Now it cost 'em 20 stacks to witness me flow

It's do or die, yeah, gotta go for it, overtime
Yeah, 'cause it's now or never
I'ma put it on the line, I gotta win so I'm gonna bribe
Put it overtime, overtime, overtime, overtime
'Cause I got money on my mind, give me every penny, every dime
Put it overtime, overtime, overtime, overtime, overtime
'Cause it's now or never, put it over time

Yeah, on the role with riches and diamond rings
Real niggas do real things
I say hangin' with the bitches is the song I sing
Real niggas do real things

I'm listenin' to block but it's a human being
If you're tryna win the trophy then you gotta do it big
Louis on every bag, bitches I keep it fly
We don't need a see the tag, we just see it and then we cop

Balling out of control, put it out on the line
I'm in the city with Khaled before I hit a triple dime
Now hold down onto your seats, I'm about to double mine
Ace Hood, Konvict and we put in overtime

It's do or die, yeah, gotta go for it, overtime
I'ma put it on the line, I gotta win so I'm gonna bribe
Put it overtime, overtime, overtime, overtime
'Cause I got money on my mind, give me every penny, every dime
Put it overtime, overtime, overtime, overtime, overtime

And I can't slow down for nothin', see I gotta get overtime
'Cause I'ma stay on my grind, 'cause money stays on my mind
I feel like 24 hours just ain't enough for me
If you feel me put your hands up for me

This is over grind, I'm goin' for mine, I'm over mine
Because I'm putting overtime

I'ma put it on the line, I gotta win so I'm gonna bribe
Put it overtime, overtime, overtime, overtime
'Cause I got money on my mind, give me every penny, every dime




Put it overtime, overtime, overtime, overtime, overtime
Ace Hood, Akon, we the best one time

Overall Meaning

The song Overtime by Ace Hood featuring Akon and T-Pain is a motivational song. The lyrics are about the importance of pushing for success, working harder and longer than usual if necessary, and giving one's all to achieve desired success. The opening line emphasizes the idea of having to put everything on the line, risking everything to achieve success, and the subsequent lines urge the listener to work harder and stay focused, reiterating the importance of 'putting it over time.'


Throughout the song, Ace Hood uses sports metaphors to build on this idea of push, persistence, and resourcefulness. The reference to basketball superstar Michael Jordan is particularly striking. It creates an analogy of how success only comes to those who are willing to take risks and put in extra work. The line "gotta win so I'm gon' grind" further emphasizes this idea, with Ace Hood determined to go beyond what is expected to achieve success.


In summary, the lyrics of Overtime by Ace Hood, Akon, and T-Pain encourage hard work, determination and focus for achieving success. The sports analogies and examples used drive the point home, making it an inspiring and motivational song.


Line by Line Meaning

It's do or die.
It's a make or break situation.


Gotta go for it, overtime.
I need to put in extra effort and work longer hours to achieve my goal.


Ye, cause it's now or never.
There is no better time to act than right now.


I'm a put it on the line,
I'm going to take a risk.


Gotta win so I'm gonna bribe.
I need to win, so I'm ready to do whatever it takes.


Put it overtime
Work more and give more effort.


Put it overtime
Work more and give more effort.


Put it overtime
Work more and give more effort.


Put it overtime
Work more and give more effort.


Put it overtime
Work more and give more effort.


Put it overtime
Work more and give more effort.


'Cause I got money on my mind,
I'm motivated by the desire to make money.


Give me every penny, every dime.
I want to earn every possible amount of money.


'Cause it's now or never.
The opportunity to act will not come again.


Well I'm sitting on the goal line.
I am on the verge of achieving my goal.


Staring at the game clock.
I am aware of the limited time I have left to achieve my goal.


Facing a hundred years,
The task ahead seems challenging and everlasting.


Member Jordan had the same shot
Michael Jordan faced a similar challenge, but he succeeded.


Carolina blue,
Refers to the blue color of Michael Jordan's basketball jersey at the University of North Carolina.


California green.
Refers to the color of money.


Jump for the white,
We aim to win the championship trophy, which is mostly white.


Get cho frilly sheets.
Celebrate like a champion with luxury bedding.


Ace Hood they go crazy when I'm in your city.
My fans go wild whenever I perform in their town.


Ace Hood that's what they sayin' in every city.
My name is well known and recognized everywhere I go.


I put my team first,
I prioritize my team's success over my individual accomplishments.


We never reheard.
We don't practice, we just execute.


We the best franchise cause it's chides first.
Our success is attributed to our dedication and teamwork.


Start the life where I give to the G-co,
I began my career in basketball by contributing as a good team player.


Drafted outta high school then I hit my free throws.
I was drafted into the professional league straight out of high school and became a good free throw shooter.


You see them free shows,
The free concerts or promotional events that I put on for my fans.


Now it cost 'em twenty stacks just to witness me flow
Now my fans have to pay a significant amount of money to watch me perform.


Diamond rings,
The rewards of success in sports or music.


Real niggas do real things.
Genuine people achieve success through hard work and determination.


I say hanging with the bitches and the songs I sing.
I enjoy spending time with women and singing about it.


If your tryna win the trophy then you gotta do it big.
To succeed, one must put maximum effort and give their best.


We own every bag,
We have all the skills and resources needed to be successful.


And I keep it fly.
I always look good and stylish.


We don't need a see the tag,
We don't care about the price tag of our clothes or accessories.


We just see if there's a cop
We are cautious and try to avoid any trouble with the authorities.


Pulling out of control,
Things are going too fast and need to be controlled or managed.


Puttin' out on the line,
Putting all my effort and resources into achieving my goal.


Oh momma sippin' for California I want it triple time.
I'm making good money and drinking Champagne at the same time.


Now get down onto your seats,
Prepare yourself for the show or performance that is about to begin.


I'm about to double time.
I'm going to put in twice the amount of energy and effort.


Ace Hood, Konvict we gonna put in overtime.
We will work tirelessly to achieve our goals.


And I can't slow down for nothing.
I cannot afford to take a break or lose my momentum.


See I, gotta get overtime,
I need to put in extra effort and hours.


'Cause I'm a stay on my grind
I will keep working hard and making progress towards my goals.


'Cause money stays on my mind
My desire for financial success and stability is a constant motivation.


I feel like twenty four hours ain't enough for me,
I feel like I need more time to achieve everything I want to.


If you feel me put your hands up for me.
If you can relate to me, show your support and appreciation.


This is over grind,
This is about working hard and making sacrifices to achieve success.


I'm goin' for mine,
I am working hard to achieve my own personal goals.


I'm over mine
I am over any obstacles or setbacks that I have faced.


'Cause I'm putting overtime.
I am working extra hard and putting in more effort than ever before.


Ace Hood, Akon we the best one time
Ace Hood and Akon are both successful and dominant in their respective industries.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Harr, Jermaine Jackson, Aliaune Thiam, Andre Lyon, Faheem Najm, Antoinie Mccolister, Kc Cossum

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@esethuluyolomqulwana2714

2024 who still here listening to this classic jam

@christianballa4945

2023, 13 years later and this song still gives me chills. 🔥🔥🔥

@delarae9464

Really?

@brandonleitz7656

Straight facts, it’s in our blood to put in overtime for those we love

@lapnguyen2429

Because it is real

@Sherlocked92

2024 & we still on this 💯

@TheSandsplash

Yeah it will never go old for me

@avenja27

One of Ace Hoods most underrated songs...

@Delfiffer2

How?? It's one of his biggest songs

@jonathanvitela2208

+Delfiffer2 I agree brotha...got me so pumped in the gyms!!!

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