Overtime
C.M.C. Lyrics


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I'm the overtime man, girls
Where his love stop
Mine begin, oh
I'm the overtime man
And I don't mind puttin' the hours in

All you dudes, I'm warnin' you
You better see your old lady
All the way through
Stop gettin' what you want
And leavin' her uptight
Or I'll see that she get it
Her love rights

When you stumble and fall
Down on the job
I'm the one who sees
That her problem is solved, Lord!

I'm the overtime man-a
Where your love stop, mine begin
Lord, have mercy
I'm the overtime man, ya'all
And I don't mind puttin' the hours in

Listen, I'm Sheriff from sweetback
Rolled into one
Satisfaction guaranteed or get a refund
I'm a bad, bad, undercover cat
Girl, get your pencil
And make the note of that

When his motor stop a-runnin'
He pulls over to the curb
I'll be steady rollin' baby
Using my reserve

Lord, I'm an overtime man, ya'all
Where your love stop, mine begin
Lord have mercy



Overtime man, ya'all
Takes care of homework that's undone
The overtime man, yeah
Lord!
Will add your woman to his run

All you dudes
Tryin' to kill to birds with one stone
Throwin' your love in the street
And bring the leftovers home

You're invitin' me
To your residence
I'll be gettin' the joy, brother
While you're payin' the rent

While you're out in the street
Havin' yourself a ball
I'll be steady makin' my
Regular house calls, Lord!

'Cause I'm the overtime man, fellas
Where your love stop, mine begin
Listen
'Cause I'm the overtime man
Lord, I'm the long distance man

FADES-

I got more love
Tender love
The moment you leave.





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Overall Meaning

In C.M.C.'s song "Overtime," the singer establishes himself as the "overtime man" who is willing to put in the necessary extra hours to satisfy the needs of his lover. He contrasts himself with other men who leave their partners unsatisfied and uptight, promising to "see that she get it / Her love rights." The singer also positions himself as a problem-solver, coming to the rescue when his lover encounters difficulties on the job. Throughout the song, he asserts his superiority as a lover and his willingness to go the extra mile to please the object of his affections.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm the overtime man, girls
I am the man who takes care of unfinished work for women


Where his love stop
Where someone else's love ends


Mine begin, oh
I am ready to give love


And I don't mind puttin' the hours in
I am willing to go the extra mile for you


All you dudes, I'm warnin' you
I caution all men


You better see your old lady
Take care of your woman


All the way through
Until the end


Stop gettin' what you want
Stop being selfish


And leavin' her uptight
And leaving her unsatisfied


Or I'll see that she get it
Or I will make sure she gets what she deserves


Her love rights
The love that she deserves


When you stumble and fall
When you make a mistake


Down on the job
While you are working


I'm the one who sees
I am the one who notices


That her problem is solved, Lord!
And I am the one who solves her problems


Listen, I'm Sheriff from sweetback
Listen to me, I'm the expert


Rolled into one
Well-rounded


Satisfaction guaranteed or get a refund
You will be happy with my work or you will get your money back


I'm a bad, bad, undercover cat
I am a tough and cool guy


Girl, get your pencil
Write this down


And make the note of that
And remember it


When his motor stop a-runnin'
When he is unable to satisfy her


He pulls over to the curb
He fails


I'll be steady rollin' baby
I will always be there


Using my reserve
Using my extra resources


Takes care of homework that's undone
Takes care of unfinished work


Will add your woman to his run
Will take care of another woman as well


All you dudes
All you men


Tryin' to kill to birds with one stone
Trying to do two things at once


Throwin' your love in the street
Giving your love to anyone


And bring the leftovers home
And coming home with nothing left


You're invitin' me
You are inviting me


To your residence
To your home


I'll be gettin' the joy, brother
I will have a good time


While you're payin' the rent
While you are doing the work


While you're out in the street
While you are out having fun


Havin' yourself a ball
Enjoying yourself


I'll be steady makin' my
I will be constantly working


Regular house calls, Lord!
Visiting regularly to take care of business


Where your love stop, mine begin
Where someone else's love ends, mines begins


I got more love
I have more love


Tender love
Gentle love


The moment you leave
As soon as you leave




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