Tak… Read Full Bio ↴Punks Jump Up are Londoner Joe Attard and Swede David Andersson.
Taking a love of The Clash, 909s, Nike trainers and Stussy rings, they've pushed their sound in various directions, from punk-funk to speed garage.
Best known as remixers (Gossip, Digitalism, Peter Bjorn and John), they've kept an album under wraps for a long time now, subject to constant revision as their style evolves.
Releases include Be You (Cassette), and Dance To Our Disco (Kitsuné) featuring Pelle Almqvist from The Hives.
Their own Cassette label has released 12s by Simian Mobile Disco, Springmine Disaster, Sci-Fi-Skane, Meat Boys, Elektrofant...
Mr Overtime
Punks Jump Up Lyrics
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I see things I shouldn't have seen.
I left the house without the key,
It crossed my mind this time.
I left the keys in the car last night.
Imagination was running wild.
I got my phone but never charge it right,
When I got home and opened up the blinds,
Must have forgot it wasn't broad day light.
Wish I could see all the red lights flash,
Just to avoid another body crash.
Don't you mind,
Don't you mind,
Here comes Mr. Overtime.
And he's cool with your friends.
Keep in mind,
He's one of a kind,
Here comes Mr. Overtime.
And he's cool with your friends.
I left the keys in the car last night.
Imagination was running wild.
I got my phone but never charge it right,
Those kinds of things they always slip my mind.
I think the TV talks to me,
I see things i shouldn't see.
I left the house without the key,
It crossed my mind this time.
I think the TV talks to me,
I see things I shouldn't have seen.
I left the house without the key,
It crossed my mind this time.
Don't you mind,
Don't you mind,
Here comes Mr. Overtime.
And he's cool with your friends.
Keep in mind,
He's one of a kind,
Here comes Mr. Overtime.
And he's cool with your friends.
The lyrics of Punks Jump Up's "Mr Overtime" reveal the disorienting and confusing state of mind of the singer. The first verse highlights the sense of paranoia that the singer has developed, where they believe the TV is speaking directly to them and showing them things they shouldn't be seeing. Even simple tasks like leaving the house become challenging, as the singer forgets to bring their keys with them.
The second verse reveals that the singer left their keys in the car the night before, indicating that they are losing touch with reality and becoming more forgetful. They struggle to keep their phone charged and forget important details, leading them to become more disoriented and confused. However, the singer clings onto hope that they can avoid a catastrophe by seeing the red lights flash and avoiding a potential car crash.
The chorus mentions the arrival of Mr. Overtime, whose role and intentions are ambiguous. The singer seems to think that Mr. Overtime is cool with their friends, but there is an ominous feeling surrounding his arrival. They may be hallucinating or imagining Mr. Overtime, leaving the listener to wonder whether the singer's state of mind will continue to spiral out of control.
Overall, "Mr Overtime" offers a glimpse into the mind of someone struggling with mental illness, highlighting the confusion, paranoia, and disorientation that can come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I think the TV talks to me,
I sometimes become paranoid and believe that the TV is communicating with me.
I see things I shouldn't have seen.
I witness things that are not meant for me to see, possibly due to my hallucinations.
I left the house without the key,
I left my residence without the key to get back in.
It crossed my mind this time.
I was aware of what I was doing when I left the house without the key.
I left the keys in the car last night.
I forgot to remove the car keys from the ignition after parking the vehicle.
Imagination was running wild.
My thoughts and fantasies were very vivid and excessive at that moment.
I got my phone but never charge it right,
I have a tendency to not charge my phone properly.
Those kinds of things they always slip my mind.
I tend to forget about things such as charging my phone or removing keys from the car on a consistent basis.
When I got home and opened up the blinds,
After arriving home, I opened the window blinds.
Must have forgot it wasn't broad daylight.
It was still dark outside, and I mistakenly thought it was already daytime.
Wish I could see all the red lights flash,
I desire to witness red traffic lights flashing as a preventative measure against getting into another car accident.
Just to avoid another body crash.
I want to avoid getting into another car accident.
Don't you mind,
Don't be concerned about anything.
Here comes Mr. Overtime.
Time is running late and it's almost time for me to work overtime.
And he's cool with your friends.
My boss is approving or lenient with my friends.
Keep in mind,
Remember to keep this in mind.
He's one of a kind,
My boss is unique and different from other bosses.
Here comes Mr. Overtime.
I need to work overtime because it's necessary.
And he's cool with your friends.
My boss is okay with me bringing my friends to work or having them visit me there.
Writer(s): Bjoern Yttling, David Andersson, Dave Macklovitch, Joe Attard
Contributed by Madison D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@SirKendalMintcake
I love listening to this song loud when I'm driving on a fast road with all of my windows down - I highly recommend it!!!
@cuzzez5006
ye
@dac314
OMG I had been searching for an hour for this song, I had forgotten everything except it was somehow related to Dave1 and there was "mister" in the name. SO GLAD TO HAVE REDISCOVERED THIS JAM IN THE CURRENT YEAR 2020
@havcola6983
I mean, if you google "Dave1 mister" this is the very first hit, so... Maybe you working a bit too much overtime? 😉
@abigwreck
Still gold in 2021
@Creepy-Rat
i always loved this song
@gaetztube
Keep making Music and videos like this! this is the best!
@albertolopezcalvo7930
Increible! No tengo palabras!
@arthurribeirodantas680
Dang, listen this is like travelling back in time
@zamabaker
Thanks Sebago France !