Overheat
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Something about the way her plaid shirt opened up
As she leaned over that white Ford truck
She placed a warning hand over my mouth
This was the bandit I'd been reading about

Ten gallons of gas and a gallon of water
She said to me, and I said no problem
She walked about my store without permission, and
Held me up when I started asking questions

She moves too quick, she moves to fast
She makes you overheat
She moves too quick, she moves to fast
She makes you overheat

She asked me if I'd be her partner in crime
The next day both our names were in the headlines
Had her prescription made up the chemist's
While she knocked off the hotel, bank and the dentist

Reporters write that she's a liar and a cheat
But they don't mention that she makes you overheat (naw)
They don't mention that she makes you overheat (naw)
They don't mention that she makes you overheat

She moves too quick, she moves to fast
She makes you overheat
She moves too quick, she moves to fast
She makes you overheat

She moves too quick, she moves to fast
She makes you overheat
She moves too quick, she moves to fast
She makes you overheat




She moves too quick, she moves to fast
She makes you overheat

Overall Meaning

In "Overheat," Strength tells the story of a charming and dangerous woman who embarks on a crime spree with the song's protagonist. The opening lines set the scene: the woman, wearing a plaid shirt, leans over a white Ford truck, catching the attention of the singer. But before he can react, she covers his mouth, revealing herself as the infamous bandit he's been reading about in the papers.


Despite her criminal activities, the woman's charisma and allure draw the singer into her world. She convinces him to help her commit crimes and become her partner in crime. The two become notorious, making headlines after a string of heists that include robbing a hotel, bank, and even a dentist's office.


The media paints the woman as a liar and cheat, but the singer is unable to resist her magnetic personality. He is "overheated" by her, unable to resist her presence or influence over him. The repetition of the phrase "she moves too quick, she moves too fast" reinforces the woman's irresistible nature and ability to ensnare those around her.


Overall, "Overheat" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of being seduced by a charismatic but dangerous individual. It shows how easy it can be to be drawn into a criminal world, and how difficult it can be to extricate oneself once in too deep.


Line by Line Meaning

Something about the way her plaid shirt opened up
The singer is drawn to the attractive woman's outfit, especially as her shirt reveals part of her body.


As she leaned over that white Ford truck
The woman's flirtatious behavior intrigues the singer as she leaned over the car in a seductive manner.


She placed a warning hand over my mouth
The woman silences the singer, cautioning him to be quiet about their illegal activity.


This was the bandit I'd been reading about
The artist has been following the woman's exploits in the news and recognizes her as a notorious criminal.


Ten gallons of gas and a gallon of water
The woman instructs the artist to get enough supplies to flee town and lays out a specific plan for their escape.


She said to me, and I said no problem
The singer is easily swayed by the woman's charm and agrees to help her without hesitation.


She walked about my store without permission, and
The woman blatantly disregards the law and enters the singer's store without asking for permission.


Held me up when I started asking questions
The woman threatens the artist when he asks too many questions about their plan, showing that she is willing to use violence to get her way.


Reporters write that she's a liar and a cheat
The media portrays the woman in a negative light, accusing her of being dishonest and deceitful.


But they don't mention that she makes you overheat (naw)
Despite her flaws, the woman has an irresistible charm that makes people attracted to her, causing them to lose their inhibitions and act recklessly.


She asked me if I'd be her partner in crime
The woman proposes a criminal partnership to the singer, showing that she is always on the lookout for a new accomplice.


The next day both our names were in the headlines
The artist and the woman become famous after carrying out a high-profile crime that garners nationwide attention.


Had her prescription made up the chemist's
The woman obtains prescription drugs illegally, likely for the purpose of using them to commit a crime.


While she knocked off the hotel, bank and the dentist
The woman commits multiple crimes in quick succession, clearly showing that she is a seasoned criminal.


She moves too quick, she moves to fast
The woman's behavior is impulsive and unpredictable, making it difficult to keep up with her.


She makes you overheat
The woman's undeniable allure causes people to lose their sense of reason and act on their impulses, even if it leads to self-destruction.




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