Lani is the name of more than one artist:
1) LA alternative band
2) E… Read Full Bio ↴Lani is the name of more than one artist:
1) LA alternative band
2) East Timor folk music
3) house/trance

LANY is a three piece alternative band from Los Angeles, California. LANY formed in March 2014 when Paul Klein, who had a small solo career, flew to Nashville to meet up with Jake Goss and Les Priest. Previously, Goss and Priest had a separate project by the name of WRLDS, but this was discontinued after the formation of LANY. The following month they uploaded two songs, 'Hot Lights' and 'Walk Away', to SoundCloud incognito in order to differentiate between their old and new projects. Their debut EP, 'Acronymns' followed later that year, with song 'ILYSB' generating significant traffic online. Singles 'Made In Hollywood' and 'Bad, Bad, Bad' soon followed, along with the reveal of their identities.

Overtime
Lany Lyrics

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I wanna love it, but I just can't
Shot down when our souls began to dance
November upstairs, what do you mean?
Calm down, you're the one that lied to me

You prayed to God and I trusted that
I gave it up and now I can't ever get it back
And all your friends on Sunday morning

Do they have a clue? Wish I could have got a warning

This can't be the end
If it ends like this, you win
Overtime, overtime
Forgive, my God, I'm tryin'
This can't be the end
If it ends like this, you win
Overtime, overtime
Forgive, my God, I'm tryin'

It was magic on the first touch
Turned tragic when I caught you coverin' up
Tell me how you put those tears in your eyes
Grand Central downstairs, skippin' work that night

You prayed to God and I trusted that
I gave it up and now I can't ever get it back
And all your friends on Sunday morning
Do they have a clue? Wish I could have got a warning

This can't be the end
If it ends like this, you win
Overtime, overtime
Forgive, my God, I'm tryin'
This can't be the end
If it ends like this, you win
Overtime, overtime
Forgive, my God, I'm tryin'
This can't be the end
If it ends like this, you win
Overtime, overtime
Forgive, my God, I'm tryin'
This can't be the end
If it ends like this, you win

Overtime, overtime
Forgive, my God, I'm tryin'

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lany's song Overtime are heart-wrenching as they describe the aftermath of a failed relationship. The songwriter admits that even though they want to love their partner, they are unable to do so due to trust issues. They recall dancing with their partner until they were 'shot down', highlighting the betrayal that took place. They then refer to a specific incident that took place in November, and it's unclear what happened between the two. The songwriter describes wanting to get a warning about what was to come, but they never did.

The chorus repeats the line "This can't be the end" which showcases the songwriter's desperation to save their relationship. They struggle with the idea of losing their partner, and it becomes evident when they admit, "If it ends like this, you win". The songwriter is also grappling with their faith and asks for forgiveness through the line "Forgive, my God, I'm tryin'". They acknowledge that they have made mistakes too and are trying to make things right. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, marking the songwriter's desire to keep fighting for their love.

Line by Line Meaning

I wanna love it, but I just can't
I have a desire to enjoy this experience, but there is something stopping me from doing so.

Shot down when our souls began to dance
Our mutual attraction was ended abruptly when we started to connect emotionally.

November upstairs, what do you mean?
I'm confused about your intention or motive behind your actions in this situation.

Calm down, you're the one that lied to me
Don't get worked up, because you are the person who deceived me.

You prayed to God and I trusted that
I had faith in your beliefs and values when you expressed them to me.

I gave it up and now I can't ever get it back
I sacrificed something important to me, and now I can never recover it.

And all your friends on Sunday morning
I'm aware of your social circle and their activities on weekends.

Do they have a clue? Wish I could have got a warning
I wonder if your friends are aware of what happened between us, and I wish I had been given a warning beforehand.

It was magic on the first touch
Our initial connection was special and unforgettable.

Turned tragic when I caught you coverin' up
Our relationship became sorrowful when I discovered you were trying to conceal something from me.

Tell me how you put those tears in your eyes
Explain to me why you are crying and how you caused your own emotional distress.

Grand Central downstairs, skippin' work that night
I remember exactly where we were and what we were doing together when you avoided your responsibilities to be with me.

This can't be the end
I can't accept that our relationship is over.

If it ends like this, you win
If we part ways without resolving our issues, you will have succeeded in hurting me and getting what you wanted.

Overtime, overtime
I need more time to work through our problems and potentially salvage our relationship.

Forgive, my God, I'm tryin'
I am actively attempting to seek forgiveness from a higher power for my actions and shortcomings in this situation.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Charles Leslie Priest, Jake Clifford Goss, Paul Jason Klein

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