After the Pharrell video went viral, several different record labels tried to sign Rogers. She ended up negotiating a contract with Capitol Records where "she licenses her music to them through her own imprint, Debay Sounds." As a result, she has more control over her sound and image than many artists at a similar place in their music careers.
Rogers's EP, Now That the Light Is Fading, was released on February 17, 2017. She released her major-label debut album, Heard It In a Past Life, in January 2019. The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200.
She made her television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on February 15, 2017, Saturday Night Live debut on November 3, 2018 and Today Show debut on July 12, 2019.
She cites Carrie Brownstein, Patti Smith, Kim Gordon, and Björk as her musical inspirations, while prominent singers Brandi Carlile and Sharon Van Etten - who she calls her "musical big sisters" - have become mentors. She also mentioned in her initial conversation with Williams that she has synesthesia, a benign condition where one or more senses is perceived at once. In her case, she is able to perceive colours as a response to hearing music.
Overnight
Maggie Rogers Lyrics
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Sitting on the front lawn talking
When I lost it, and oh, I lost it
I remember you were saying you would come back, run back
Find me on the front porch like that
But you waited, so I got wasted
And I've always said
'Cause people change overnight
Things get strange, but I'm alright
I'm still here and I'm still high
And I'll still meet you in the middle of the night
But if you lie to me, lie to me
Lie to me
I'm gone
I still wonder if I called you, what would I do?
Leave a too long voicemail that I hate and then erase it
Like I planned it
And I wonder if I still lived in the city
Would I see you at a party take a big sip of my whiskey and then leave quickly
And pray you missed me
And though I still know exactly how this ends
I keep holding on
'Cause people change overnight
Things get strange, but I'm alright
I'm still here, and I'm still high
And I'll still meet you in the middle of the night
You know I'll meet you in the middle of the night
But if you lie to me
I'm gone
Oh, I feel it in me
Please forgive me
Leave this memory
Don't say you miss me
I know it's still in me
Please forgive me
Leave this memory
Don't say you miss me
'Cause people change overnight
Things get strange, but I'm alright
I'm still here and I might still be high
'Cause I'll still meet you in the middle of the night
But if you lie to me, lie to me
Change overnight
Things get strange, but I'm alright
I'm still here and I must still be high
But I'll still meet you in the middle of the night
Oh, if you meet me in the middle of the night
You know I'll meet you in the middle of the night
But if you lie to me, lie to me
Yeah, lie to me
I'm gone
The lyrics of Maggie Rogers’s song “Overnight” reflect on the ways relationships change over time and the way people cling to nostalgic memories of relationships that are no longer viable. The song begins with a recollection of a late-night conversation between the singer and her former partner. The singer recalls losing herself during that conversation, and the partner making promises to return. However, time passed, and the promises remained unfulfilled. The singer admits to getting drunk and numbing herself to the pain of the empty promises.
The chorus of the song reflects the singer’s realization that people change overnight, and that holding onto memories of stagnant relationships can be damaging. Despite this, the singer admits to still holding out hope for the relationship, wondering what would happen if she were to reach out to the former partner. She understands that no matter how much she wants the relationship to work, people and situations are liable to quickly change. Nevertheless, the singer is somewhat conflicted in her emotions, hoping that the former partner misses her too. Ultimately, she recognizes that if the former partner betrays her trust once again, she’ll walk away.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember way back, late night, throwback
I have vivid recollection of a distant, late-night memory
Sitting on the front lawn talking
We were outside conversing
When I lost it, and oh, I lost it
I had an emotional breakdown
I remember you were saying you would come back, run back
You promised to return to me
Find me on the front porch like that
You imagined me waiting outside for you
But you waited, so I got wasted
You were tardy, so I drank until I was intoxicated
And I've always said
I consistently stated
I'd never let myself hold on this long
I would not allow myself to cling for an extended period of time
'Cause people change overnight
Individuals undergo transformations rapidly
Things get strange, but I'm alright
Circumstances become odd, but I'm doing well
I'm still here and I'm still high
I'm still present and possibly under the influence
And I'll still meet you in the middle of the night
I'll still rendezvous with you during the wee hours
But if you lie to me, lie to me
However, if you deceive me, go ahead and do it
I'm gone
I'll disappear
I still wonder if I called you, what would I do?
I still ponder what I would do if I contacted you
Leave a too long voicemail that I hate and then erase it
Perhaps, leaving an excessively lengthy voicemail that I despise and then removing it
Like I planned it
As though it was purposely executed
And I wonder if I still lived in the city
I also wonder if I still inhabited the metropolitan area
Would I see you at a party take a big sip of my whiskey and then leave quickly
Would I spot you at an event, sip my beverage, and then immediately depart
And pray you missed me
And hope that you missed my presence
And though I still know exactly how this ends
Despite being aware of the definite outcome
I keep holding on
I persist in hanging on
Oh, I feel it in me
I feel it within myself
Please forgive me
Kindly pardon me
Leave this memory
Abandon this recollection
Don't say you miss me
Do not express that you yearn for me
I know it's still in me
I recognize that it still resides within me
'Cause people change overnight
Individuals undergo transformations rapidly
Things get strange, but I'm alright
Circumstances become odd, but I'm doing well
I'm still here and I might still be high
I'm still present and possibly under the influence
'Cause I'll still meet you in the middle of the night
Because I'll still rendezvous with you during the wee hours
Oh, if you meet me in the middle of the night
Oh, if you encounter me in the middle of the night
You know I'll meet you in the middle of the night
You know that I'll rendezvous with you during the wee hours
Yeah, lie to me
Sure, mislead me
I'm gone
I'll disappear
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GREG KURSTIN, MAGGIE ROGERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@spoorthyv
Favorite new song on the record. So groovy and yet it doesnt feel shallow at all.
@jacquelinepowell805
This song altered my perspective of a friendship that I thought had ended. It motivated me to try to fix it. The story she tells here is relatable on so many levels. It provides a nuanced way to try to deal with change. It's not easy and we are reminded of that here.
@megansalazar5858
Maggie Rogers, you are an enchantress. Chills all the time.
@KWatsonMUSIC
I HAVE NEVER BOUGHT AN ALBUM SO FAST. Love you, Maggie.
@stanemtummy2544
Most def my favorite on the album. Or maybe "The Knife". Or maybe "Burning". "Back in my body"? Blast, they're just all brilliant! The vocals, the beats are moving, the lyrics are meaningful,... So glad you're finding your way Maggie! Take your time and enjoy!!!
@racheljuarez20
😊😊
@kristindelucci1753
I'm a retired choir teach...introduced through my daughter (almost 26)...I LOVE MAGGIE"S OUTPUT...Pure and Real. Grateful to have been introduced to your music, Maggie!! KEEP ON!
@ihavenoidea6922
Those little choir sounds in the second chorus are on point!
@HaitianGuy95
J F they are the cause of my current euphoria!!
@hofi56
I was like, this level of producing could only be one guy. And it is Greg Kurstin, probably the best and busiest Producer on the planet right now.