Overtime
Brika Lyrics
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Running through the whole town
Talking to
Him once again
He looked a little profound
Trying not to slow down
Coaching her
He'd give her that sweet talking
Always laughing
All the time
He'd give her that smooth smirkin'
And he's working
Overtime
Give me all of your soul
Give me all of your dreams
Give me all of your weak thoughts
Oh the things that you do to me
Give me that sol fa (a little bit)
Give me that do la (a little bit)
Give me that secret,
Hush
I must yes I do need
Not slick cause I know how
That girl somehow
Had to much to contemplate
Thirty and nineteen why are they fighting?
It's getting stranger everyday
In Brika's song Overtime, the lyrics describe a young woman who keeps going around the town, seemingly looking for someone. The person she's searching for seems to be a man, whom she talks to every day. The lyrics suggest that he's coaching her, maybe trying to help solve some problem or encouraging her to do something. The man is depicted as being very smooth and charming, always making her laugh and smiling. He's also working hard, as if he's trying to impress her with his dedication. Towards the end of the song, the lyrics take a darker turn, as the age difference between the two subjects is emphasized, with the implication that there may be some sort of inappropriate relationship and that the situation is becoming increasingly complicated.
The lyrics of Overtime explore themes of longing, attraction, and confusion. The singer is depicted as being almost obsessive about her quest, going round and round the town, searching for a person she seems to need. The man she talks to is portrayed as a smooth-talking charmer, possibly older and more experienced than she is. The song highlights the power dynamic between the two characters and hints at a relationship that may not be entirely appropriate.
Line by Line Meaning
It clicked when she would go round
The realization came to her when she would wander around.
Running through the whole town
She was wandering aimlessly and randomly throughout the town.
Talking to, him once again
She was trying to communicate with her lover again.
He looked a little profound
He appeared deep in thought.
Trying not to slow down
He was trying not to hinder her progress.
Coaching her, like everyday
He had a habit of guiding her on daily basis.
He'd give her that sweet talking
He would charm her with his kind words.
Always laughing all the time
He had a good sense of humor, and they laughed together frequently.
He'd give her that smooth smirkin'
He would give her a sly and enticing smile.
And he's working, overtime
He's putting a lot of effort to make her happy, and he's also working hard for her.
Give me all of your soul
Give me all the depth and essence of who you are.
Give me all of your dreams
Share with me all the hopes and aspirations that you have in life.
Give me all of your weak thoughts
Tell me all your doubts and fears.
Oh the things that you do to me
How much you affect me.
Give me that sol fa (a little bit)
Give me a bit of that song and soulfulness.
Give me that do la (a little bit)
Provide me with some melody and rhythm in life.
Give me that secret, Hush
Tell me a hidden truth, and keep it quiet and confidential.
I must yes I do need
I need to know.
Not slick cause I know how
I am not easily fooled because I am aware of how things work.
That girl somehow, had too much to contemplate
The girl had a lot on her mind and couldn't stop thinking.
Thirty and nineteen why are they fighting?
There is an age gap between them, and they are having a conflict.
It's getting stranger everyday
The situation is becoming odder each day.
Contributed by Aubrey A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.