Discography:
'Louis Cole and Genevieve Artadi' (2010)
'Think Thoughts' (2011)
'Let Go' (2013)
'Life' (2016)
'KNOWER FOREVER' (2023)
Overtime
KNOWER Lyrics
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i let you in, let you cross the line
you want my trust, boy you have to try
give all your love if you wanna keep me
you got my heart working overtime
i let you in, let you cross the line
you want my trust, boy you have to try
give all your love if you wanna keep me high
if you want my heart
if you want my trust
don't play with my heart
give me all your love
boy i'm gonna get right to it
i don't know if we should do this
you into something dangerous
cuz i'm little but i'm furious
i better be in the front seat
when we cruising down love street
don't waste this opportunity
i'm letting you get close to me
you got my heart working overtime
i let you in, let you cross the line
you want my trust, boy you have to try
give all your love if you wanna keep me
you got my heart working overtime
i let you in, let you cross the line
you want my trust, boy you have to try
give all your love if you wanna keep me high
if you want my heart
if you want my trust
don't play with my heart
give me all your love
hey i don't know what i'm doing
but ooh don't wanna get ruined
damn can i get something for something
boy show me you're worth trusting
i'm the frosted side of a mini wheat
you know that i'm so sweet
if you want me to slow down
i'm not gonna hang around
The lyrics to KNOWER's song Overtime depict a relationship that is in its early stages, with the singer warning her partner about the dangers of playing games with her heart. She has let him in and allowed him to cross the line but now needs him to earn her trust by giving her all of his love. She acknowledges that they are on a potentially dangerous path, but if he proves his worth, she will let him get close to her. The singer is clearly cautious yet open to love, and demands that her partner be trustworthy and committed to their relationship.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of trust and love in a relationship. The repetition of "if you want my heart, if you want my trust" emphasizes that these are not things that can be taken lightly or easily earned. The line "don't play with my heart, give me all your love" reinforces the idea that the singer needs her partner to be serious and genuine in order to trust him.
Line by Line Meaning
you got my heart working overtime
My heart beats constantly for you.
i let you in, let you cross the line
I allowed you to get close to me and break down my barriers.
you want my trust, boy you have to try
You need to prove to me that you are deserving of my trust.
give all your love if you wanna keep me
To keep me by your side, you need to give me your unconditional love.
if you want my heart
If you desire my love and affection,
if you want my trust
If you aspire to earn my trust,
don't play with my heart
Don't toy with my emotions or use me for your own gain.
give me all your love
Show me your devotion and give me your undivided attention and affection.
boy i'm gonna get right to it
I'm going to be direct and honest with you.
i don't know if we should do this
I'm unsure if pursuing a relationship with you is the right choice.
you into something dangerous
You have a tendency towards danger and recklessness.
cuz i'm little but i'm furious
Although I may seem small and delicate, I am strong and passionate.
i better be in the front seat
I want to be in control of this relationship.
when we cruising down love street
When we are together in a romantic context.
don't waste this opportunity
Don't squander this chance to be with me.
i'm letting you get close to me
I am opening myself up to you and allowing you to be near me.
hey i don't know what i'm doing
I am uncertain about my feelings and how to handle this situation.
but ooh don't wanna get ruined
I'm afraid of getting hurt or having my heart broken.
damn can i get something for something
I want you to give as much as you receive in this relationship.
boy show me you're worth trusting
Prove to me that you are reliable and deserving of my trust.
i'm the frosted side of a mini wheat
I may seem sweet or innocent on the surface, but there is more to me than meets the eye.
you know that i'm so sweet
You are aware of my sweet and endearing qualities.
if you want me to slow down
If you want me to take things slower than I currently am,
i'm not gonna hang around
I will not put up with being strung along or kept waiting indefinitely.
Contributed by Violet V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DSTkunn
I see a lot of people saying the live versions are better...and to be honest I like both for different reasons. The live is great and just impressive how the vibe feels more jazz and funky, but I really like the studio one because it feels like those really punchy technologic type of sounds from the video games I used to play...and it's great!
Tldr; I'm really glad I stumbled onto them and enjoy both the live and studio tracks.
@agustinavarece5304
Everything is just freaking great you're right that the digital sounds 8bit-like are awesome.. as in time traveler too
@MayoNeighs27
Yeah I see what you mean I think it's down to the energy of the live performances but I like both
@javonaziz5323
I think I have to be in a very specific mood for studio knower... but the vibe of live knower is much more of a thing I can listen to almost all the time :D
@bloodmapedit
Live version is more dynamic and less cold.
@KNIGHTJUMPS
That's cus' you you are smart and you understand the pure genious of this song.
@faithquinn_
My husband and I chose this song as our first dance at our wedding lol
@soulstorm_music
That's fucking awesome!!!
@drumkombat161
Gratz on the wedding...and the song choice!!!!
@cbernz
Great strategy for keeping the old geezers off the dance floor!