Overdue
Tellaman Lyrics


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Yeah
Tellaman, oh
Overdue
Overdue, overdue, overdue
Overdue, oh-oh, overdue
Overdue, overdue, overdue (Select play)

Mjita like me, hard to come by
Onβ€…myβ€…Cupid tip whenβ€…I stop by, drive-by
I can makeβ€…you never wanna say bye
I can make you never wanna leave my bedside
Love you right, make you fall in love with your worse sidΠ΅
Crazy how flaws can make you the best onΠ΅
Hold it down, I keep it all the way A1
Thousand, I do it B.I.G. like Big Sean
Just tryna hit it like it's my last
You look like you could be my last
Only motherland can give you all that ass
And that's just (Facts)

Like Destiny's Child, you need a soldier
Don't be shy, come a little closer
Need a one-on-one, need a close-up
Give you my heart like you need a donor

This long overdue
Overdue, overdue, oh
This long overdue
Overdue, overdue, overdue

Overdue
Overdue, overdue, overdue
Overdue, oh-oh, overdue
Overdue, overdue (I-I don't know), overdue
Oh-oh-oh

I don't know what you doin' to me
But I need you right next to me, I can't be alone (Yeah)
I can't keep on waitin' on you please
Would you handle me?
You've kept me waitin' all too long, yeah, yeah
Now call me on my phone
I'll be waitin', oh

Like Destiny's Child, you need a soldier
Don't be shy, come a little closer
Need a one-on-one, need a close-up
Give you my heart like you need a donor

This long overdue (Yeah)
Overdue, overdue, oh
This long overdue (Oh)
Overdue (Over), overdue, overdue

Overdue
Overdue, overdue, overdue
Overdue, oh-oh, overdue (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Overdue, overdue, overdue (Oxlade from Africa, yeah)
Oh-oh-oh

Can you cut me a deal, babe?
'Cos it's overdue
And this lovin' is real (This lovin' is real, baby)
Can you cut me a deal, babe?
Mad over you
I gotta do many-many rendezvous (Baby boo)
I no be handicap
My hands, they move for your body now, mm, yeah
And, baby, I got the bag
If you want the cheese, I'm Oxlade from Africa

Like Destiny's Child, you need a soldier
Don't be shy, come a little closer (Yeah)
Need a one-on-one, need a close-up (Close-up)
Give you my heart like you need a donor

This long overdue
Overdue, overdue, oh
This long overdue
Overdue, overdue, overdue

Overdue
Overdue, overdue, overdue
Overdue, oh-oh, overdue




Overdue, overdue, overdue
Oh-oh-oh

Overall Meaning

"Overdue" is a song by South African singer and songwriter Tellaman featuring Nigerian musician Oxlade. The song was released in July 2020 as part of the deluxe edition of Tellaman's album "God Decides". The song talks about a long-awaited love that has finally come to fruition. It uses vivid metaphors to illustrate how love can make someone feel alive, wanted, and fulfilled. The lyrics are full of confidence, passion, and romanticism. The song's rhythmic pace is slow and steady, which gives it a sweet and sensual vibe.


The opening lines of the song establish the confident and assertive tone that runs through it. The lines "Mjita like me, hard to come by/On my Cupid tip when I stop by, drive-by/I can make you never wanna say bye/I can make you never wanna leave my bedside" convey the message that Tellaman is a rare and special man who is good at making women fall for him. He promises to love the woman right and accept her for who she is, flaws and all. He also shows appreciation for her physical attributes, which he describes as "all that ass". In the chorus, he sings about how the love he has been waiting for is long overdue and how he wants to be with the woman for real.


Line by Line Meaning

Mjita like me, hard to come by
It's rare to find someone like me


On my Cupid tip when I stop by, drive-by
When I see you, I come with love like Cupid on a drive-by


I can make you never wanna say bye
I make you feel so good that you never want to leave


I can make you never wanna leave my bedside
I make you want to stay with me all the time


Love you right, make you fall in love with your worse side
I will love you correctly and help you see the beauty, even in your worst moments


Crazy how flaws can make you the best one
It's amazing how our imperfections can make us unique and great


Hold it down, I keep it all the way A1
I got your back and I will always keep it top-notch


Thousand, I do it B.I.G. like Big Sean
I will love you endlessly, just like Big Sean's song 'One Thousand'


Just tryna hit it like it's my last
I want to make love to you as if it's the last time I ever will


You look like you could be my last
You are so special that I wouldn't need anyone else if I have you


Only motherland can give you all that ass
Only Africa can give you such a beautiful figure like yours


And that's just (Facts)
That's absolutely true


Like Destiny's Child, you need a soldier
Just like Destiny's Child's song, you need a strong and loving partner


Don't be shy, come a little closer
Don't be afraid to get closer to me


Need a one-on-one, need a close-up
I want to spend private and intimate time with you


Give you my heart like you need a donor
I will give you all my love like someone in need of a heart donor


This long overdue
Our love is long overdue


I don't know what you doin' to me
I don't know what you're doing to me, but I need you close


But I need you right next to me, I can't be alone
I need you to be by my side because I don't want to be alone


I can't keep on waitin' on you please
I can't wait forever for you to make a decision


Would you handle me?
Can you handle me, my love, and my flaws?


You've kept me waitin' all too long, yeah, yeah
I have been waiting for your love for too long


Now call me on my phone
Now call me so we can talk and be together


Can you cut me a deal, babe?
Can you give me a chance, my love?


'Cos it's overdue
Because our love is long overdue


And this lovin' is real (This lovin' is real, baby)
Our love is genuine and real


Mad over you
I am deeply in love with you


I gotta do many-many rendezvous (Baby boo)
I want to be with you and go on many dates together


I no be handicap
I am not disabled, I can love and cherish you


My hands, they move for your body now, mm, yeah
I want to touch and caress your body


And, baby, I got the bag
My love, I have got everything you need for us to be happy together


If you want the cheese, I'm Oxlade from Africa
If you want the best, I am the one for you. Just like Oxlade represents Africa


Overdue
Our love is overdue




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARMAINE MAPIMBIRO, IKUFORIJI OLAITAN, THELUMUSA OWEN, THULASIZWE DLAMINI

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Comments from YouTube:

MedIQx

This guy (Tellaman) is the best R&B singer in Africa but it is sad to see how he's so underrated

NOBHILITA COMEDY

They sleeping on him

Kabelo Ikalafeng

He definitely top 10

syafana la ngaphandle

I remember last year he was so sad that he don't get enough recognition

Thevibez TV

Did u just say d best in africa πŸ˜‚

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Kaybee

It's 2021 and Tellaman is still underratedπŸ™‡β€β™‚οΈ His fame is overdueπŸ™‡β€β™‚οΈ

Miguel Rusere

Word

Striple I

Nah he's no putting himself out there

Shamiso Rose

Is he underrated or not capitalizing enough on the hype he got since came into the industry? I Didn't even know he had a song on Coming 2 America but I knew Nasty c did cause he and his team marketed it all over social media πŸ€”

No Limitz

@Shamiso Rose hmmmm Tellaman is rich enough to market his music

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