The song was officially teased for the first time on July 8, 2023, on Post’s social media. Four days later, on July 12, another video was posted featuring potentially scrapped songs for the album.
Post Malone posted an official live performance to his YouTube channel on July 14, 2023
Overdrive
Post Malone Lyrics
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I live my life so overtired
And there's nowhere I can hide
Now I live my life on overdrive
I could be more like him if that's cool with you
I'd do anything to be cool to you
Cool to you
I live my life so uninspired
There ain't no angels in this world
So I live my life on overdrive
I'd remove my tattoos, if that's cool with you
I'd do anything to be cool to you
Cool to you, uh
I could end it with her if that's cool to you
I'd do anything to be cool to you
In Post Malone's song "Overdrive," the lyrics express a feeling of exhaustion and a constant need to keep going, even when feeling tired and uninspired. The repetition of "I spend my nights on overdrive" and "I live my life so overtired" emphasizes a desire to push oneself to the limit, perhaps in pursuit of success or validation from others.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of wanting to fit in and be considered "cool" by someone else. The line "I could be more like him if that's cool with you" suggests a willingness to change oneself in order to gain acceptance. This desire to be seen as cool is further emphasized in the chorus with the repetition of "Cool to you." The lyrics imply that the singer is willing to go to great lengths, such as removing tattoos or ending a relationship, just to be cool and accepted by the person they are singing to.
Overall, "Overdrive" speaks to the pressures of modern society, the constant need to keep up appearances, and the lengths one might go to fit in and be perceived as cool.
Line by Line Meaning
I spend my nights on overdrive
I am constantly pushing myself to the limit and working tirelessly during the night.
I live my life so overtired
I constantly feel exhausted and drained due to my intense lifestyle.
And there's nowhere I can hide
I cannot escape or find solace from the pressures and demands of my life.
Now I live my life on overdrive
Currently, I am completely consumed by a fast-paced and intense way of living.
I could be more like him if that's cool with you
If it is acceptable to you, I am willing to change myself to resemble someone else.
I'd do anything to be cool to you
I am willing to go to great lengths and make sacrifices in order to gain your approval or admiration.
Cool to you
I desire to be seen as cool and accepted in your eyes.
There ain't no angels in this world
There are no perfect or flawless beings in this imperfect world.
So I live my life on overdrive
Therefore, I continue to live my life at an intense pace, lacking inspiration or guidance.
I'd remove my tattoos, if that's cool with you
If you find it agreeable, I would go as far as erasing my personal markers and symbols by removing my tattoos.
I'd do anything to be cool to you
I am willing to do whatever it takes to gain your approval or admiration.
Cool to you, uh
Being cool in your eyes holds great importance for me.
I could end it with her if that's cool to you
If it is acceptable to you, I would terminate my current relationship with her.
I'd do anything to be cool to you
I am ready to go to any extent in order to be seen as cool or desirable in your eyes.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Wotman, Austin Richard Post, William Walsh, Louis Russell Bell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@raszia
[Chorus]
I spend my nights on overdrive
I live my life so overtired
And there's nowhere I can hide
Now I live my life on overdrive
[Verse 1]
I could be more like him if that's cool to you
I'd do anything to be cool to you
Cool to you
[Chorus]
I spend my nights on overdrive
I live my life so uninspired
There ain't no angels in this world
So I live my life on overdrive
[Verse 2]
I'd remove my tattoos if that's cool to you
I'd do anything to be cool to you
Cool to you, uh
[Instrumental Break]
[Outro]
I could end it with her if that's cool to you
I'd do anything to be cool to you
@cabellero1120
This guy's music, his voice is oddly comforting and yet soulful...
He puts so much of himself in his work
I Love his new album Austin,...I play it over and over!
Posty has dealt with Serious depression.. and now, he's helping others to heal from depression, as well
Posty's music makes me happy.
I Love his voice!
@kennethbernardo4353
I spend my nights on overdrive
I live my life so overtired
And there's nowhere I can hide
Now I live my life on overdrive
I could be more like him if that's cool to you
I'd do anything to be cool to you
Cool to you
[Chorus]
I spend my nights on overdrive
I live my life so uninspired
There ain't no angels in this world
So I live my life on overdrive
I'd remove my tattoos if that's cool to you
I'd do anything to be cool to you
Cool to you, uh
I could end it with her if that's cool to you
I'd do anything to be cool to you
@topvideosintheworld
I spend my nights on overdrive
I live my life so overtired
And there's nowhere I can hide
Now I live my life on overdrive
I could be more like him
If that's cool with you
I'd do anything to be cool to you
Cool to you
I spend my nights on overdrive
I live my life so uninspired
There ain't no angels in this world
So I live my life on overdrive
I'd remove my tattoos
If that's cool to you
I'd do anything to be cool to you
Cool to you, uh
I could end it with her
If that's cool to you
I'd do anything to be cool to you
@postmalone
💖💖💖
@raviii.official
This is post alone by Post Malone on YouTube Post Malone😂
@cristinaduran818
Love u🥺
@daschtheducc
posty, this is amazing
@weirdmcdoodle
Thank you posty for this song
@caitlincunningham8142
Thank you, Posty ❤️🔥🫶
@jackbeddoes4416
Literally lost for words how good this song is. And how amazing and authentic this live version is, can’t stop listening to it!!
@kellyr8230
Not many songs I would give credit to, but this one just strikes a NOTE, what is happening?
@DocProcRealm
@@kellyr8230appears momentarily having a serious lapse of judgement, but that's totally reasonable enough for a good tune¡📬💔🪳😖😢🤕🤔🩼💡📝🎙️🎶👨🏽🎤💯
@bradleymarshallofficial
Man, what a voice. Pouring his soul out. And bleeding in front of us. Just stunning.