Overnight
The Wild Feathers Lyrics
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Death and money all at once
If I can only sing what you’d remember
You’d remember me when I was gone
Give me something true and real
Give me something I can feel
Take me back to when I was a child
When I first heard my favorite song
When I could dream all day long
Overnight, you can’t wait till the morning light
‘Cause you want it all right now
Overnight, if you’re gonna do it, then do it right
‘Cause you want it all right now
Always looking for the light
But you can’t take it with you when you die
Always think you’re smarter than the teacher
And you never think you were wrong
If you’re holier than the preacher
Boy you know you’re not the only one
Overnight, you can’t wait till the morning light
‘Cause you want it all right now
Overnight, if you’re gonna do it, then do it right
‘Cause you want it all right now
Why won’t you go?
Why would you stay?
Every time I turn around
There’s another one of you in town
It’s not like they say
Its not like they do, no
Every time I come around
Somebody’s trying to steal my crown
Overnight, you can’t wait till the morning light
‘Cause you want it all right now
Overnight, if you’re gonna do it, then do it right
‘Cause you want it all right now
Overnight, if you’re gonna do it, then do it right
‘Cause you want it all right now
The Wild Feathers' song "Overnight" reflects on the instant gratification culture that is so prevalent in society today. The lyrics suggest that in order to gain true success and fulfillment, one must take time to appreciate the journey and work hard to achieve their goals. The lines "Give me something true and real/Give me something I can feel" express a longing for authenticity and substance in a world where so much is superficial and fleeting. The chorus emphasizes the desire for immediate satisfaction, but also acknowledges that sometimes the greatest rewards come from patiently pursuing one's dreams.
The verses touch on themes of mortality, intellectual pride, and competition. The line "Death and money all at once" suggests that these two desires are impossible to attain simultaneously, and that ultimately material wealth is meaningless in the face of death. The lines "Always think you’re smarter than the teacher/And you never think you were wrong/If you’re holier than the preacher/Boy you know you’re not the only one" criticize arrogance and the belief that one is superior to others. Finally, the lines "Every time I turn around/There’s another one of you in town/Somebody’s trying to steal my crown" acknowledge the cutthroat nature of the music industry and the constant pressure to outdo one's peers.
Overall, "Overnight" encourages listeners to resist the urge to take shortcuts and instead focus on the journey towards their goals. It emphasizes the importance of authenticity, hard work, and humility.
Line by Line Meaning
You can’t have everything you want
Having everything you want is not possible in life
Death and money all at once
It is challenging to have both material wealth and spiritual health at the same time
If I can only sing what you’d remember
The singer desires to sing something memorable
You’d remember me when I was gone
The singer wants to be remembered even after their death
Give me something true and real
The singer wants to experience something genuine and authentic
Give me something I can feel
The singer wants to have an emotional connection to something
Take me back to when I was a child
The singer wants to relive their childhood memories
When I first heard my favorite song
One of the singer's favorite memories is when they first heard their favorite song
Take me back to when I was young and wild
The singer wants to go back to the time when they were carefree and adventurous
When I could dream all day long
The singer misses the time when they had plenty of time to daydream
Overnight, you can’t wait till the morning light
It's difficult to be patient when you want something badly
‘Cause you want it all right now
The singer wants everything right away
If you’re gonna do it, then do it right
If you're going to chase your dreams, give it your best effort
Always looking for the light
Always searching for enlightenment or guidance
But you can’t take it with you when you die
Material possessions cannot be taken to the afterlife
Always think you’re smarter than the teacher
The singer believes they know more than the teacher
And you never think you were wrong
The singer finds it challenging to admit when they are incorrect
If you’re holier than the preacher
If you believe you are more virtuous than the preacher
Boy you know you’re not the only one
There are others who think they are holier than the preacher
Why won’t you go?
The singer wonders why someone will not leave them alone
Why would you stay?
The singer wonders why someone would choose to remain in their life
Every time I turn around
The singer keeps encountering the same situation
There’s another one of you in town
Another person who resembles the one bothering the singer is in the area
It’s not like they say
The reality is different from what they have been told
It’s not like they do, no
The actions of others differ from their words
Somebody’s trying to steal my crown
Someone is trying to take away the singer's status or position
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KesLit Smith
Love this song. My new fave band. Gutted I cant get to any live shows though, (due to living thousands of miles away in UK). Keep rockin' guys!
TheMasterOfTheWord
Sounds awesome, guys! Looking forward to the new album!
Gayatri Bhatia
You guys are my new favourite! 💟 Keep singing, keep rocking! Love this song!
Ryan H
Excellent song! Can't wait to hear the rest of the new album.
Jimi Mulvehill
Song kept getting better. Very catchy. Can't wait for more!
Lawrence Smith
Absolutely great song! Sounds good, feels good.
Carl Bussler
I like when an album sounds different than the live sound. If they album and the stage sounded the same, why go see 'em live? Or, why get the album? I saw them live and enjoyed their performance. I own the first album and still listen to it. Overnight sounds good to me, and I look forward to hearing more.
Jerika Jones
"Give me something true and real. Give me something I can feel." Incredible!
dconklin100
I LOVE IT & I CAN NOT WAIT TO HEAR MORE OF THIS ALBUM. I HAD TO BUY A SECOND COPY OF THE FIRST ALBUM BECAUSE I HAVE TO PRESERVE ALL THEIR AUTOGRAPHS ON MY FIRST COPY...EAGER TO SEE THEM IN HOUSTON AGAIN SOON.
Brian Mayes
Gonna listen to this all day probably. Great hook!