Overrated
Tim Mc Graw Lyrics


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This rock we're rolling on
Is like a circus ride that don't last long
Round and round we go and then we're gone
We waste time chasing ghosts
And overlook the things that matter most
We get so caught up in the maybes
Just trying to be somebody baby
While we're slowly going crazy

Building up a stack of bones
Keeping up with the Jones
Getting us all so jacked and jaded
Baby if you're asking me
Love is really all we need
Everything else is overrated, overrated

We amputate the heart
'Cause we can't let 'em see the broken part
Water down, unwind, and jump the shark
We build our castles tall
Just so we can have the higher walls
But it no matter where you came from
Or where it is you get your name from
We're going down if we don't change some

Building up a stack of bones
Keeping up with the Jones
Getting us all so jacked and jaded
Baby if you're asking me
Love is really all we need
Everything else is overrated, overrated

We're all running after something
But if it ain't love it's nothing

It don't matter where you came from
Or where it is you get your name from
We're going down if we don't change some
I'm talking 'bout a ball of flames, son

Building up a stack of bones
Keeping up with the Jones
Getting us all so jacked and jaded
Baby if you're asking me
Love is really all we need
Everything else is overrated, overrated yeah





Overrated, overrated, overrated

Overall Meaning

The song "Overrated" talks about how we as human beings focus on the wrong things and forget what truly matters in life. The rock we're rolling on symbolizes life itself, which is like a circus ride that goes round and round, and before we know it, it's gone. Tim McGraw sings about how we get so caught up in chasing ghosts and maybes, trying to become somebody, but in the process, we forget to appreciate the things that matter most, such as love and relationships.


The lyrics further talk about how we amputate the heart and try to hide our broken parts, leading to a jaded and unfulfilling existence. We build tall castles to create higher walls to isolate ourselves from others, but eventually, we realize that we're all in this together, and it doesn't matter where we came from or our name. If we don't change, we're headed towards a ball of flames, son, signifying the destruction we bring upon ourselves by neglecting love and focusing on materialistic things.


Overall, the song emphasizes the importance of focusing on love and relationships and prioritizing them over materialistic pursuits, which are overrated.


Line by Line Meaning

This rock we're rolling on
The way we live our lives is like a never-ending circus ride.


Is like a circus ride that don't last long
Our lives move fast, and we're never content with what we have.


Round and round we go and then we're gone
We're constantly chasing after things that won't matter in the end.


We waste time chasing ghosts
We spend too much energy and time on things that won't have any tangible impact in our lives.


And overlook the things that matter most
We often forget to appreciate the things that truly matter in life, like love and happiness.


We get so caught up in the maybes
We become too preoccupied with what could be, instead of living in the moment.


Just trying to be somebody baby
We strive to be someone important, but at the expense of our own happiness.


While we're slowly going crazy
Our obsession with success is driving us mad.


Building up a stack of bones
We're focusing too much on materialistic possessions, which will eventually have no value.


Keeping up with the Jones
We're competing against each other, trying to outdo one another, which is pointless.


Getting us all so jacked and jaded
Our constant pursuit of success and material possessions is making us tired and cynical.


Baby if you're asking me
In my opinion,


Love is really all we need
Love is the only thing that can truly make us happy.


Everything else is overrated, overrated
All the other things we strive for are not as important as love.


We amputate the heart
We cut out our emotions, afraid to show our vulnerability.


'Cause we can't let 'em see the broken part
We're scared to show our flaws and weaknesses to others.


Water down, unwind, and jump the shark
We try to always relax and forget our problems but it's not always the best solution of them all.


We build our castles tall
We build up our materialistic possessions, thinking they will bring us happiness.


Just so we can have the higher walls
We keep ourselves isolated from others, trying to protect ourselves from judgment and negativity.


But it no matter where you came from
It doesn't matter what your background is.


Or where it is you get your name from
It doesn't matter what family you come from.


We're going down if we don't change some
If we don't make some changes in our mindset and lifestyle, we're headed for disaster.


We're all running after something
We're all pursuing an ambition of some sort.


But if it ain't love it's nothing
But if we're not doing it for love, it's a waste of time.


I'm talking 'bout a ball of flames, son
I'm talking about a disastrous outcome if we don't change our mindset and lifestyle.


Overrated, overrated, overrated
All these things we're chasing after are overrated and not as important as love.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MELVERN RIVERS II RUTHERFORD, SHANE L. MCANALLY, JOSH OSBORNE

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Pondy Hsu

This rock we're rolling on
Is like a circus ride that don't last long
Round and round we go and then we're gone

We waste time chasing ghosts
And overlook the things that matter most
We get so caught up in the maybes
Just trying to be somebody baby
I was slowly going crazy

Building up a stack of bones
Keeping up with the Jones
Getting us all so jacked and jaded
Baby if you're asking me
Love is really all we need
Everything else is overrated, overrated
***************
We amputate the heart
Cause we can't let 'em see the broken part
Water down the wine and jump the shark

We build our castles tall
Just so we can have the higher walls
It don't matter where you came from
Or where it is you get your name from
We're going down if we don't change some

Building up a stack of bones
Keeping up with the Jones
Getting us all so jacked and jaded
Baby if you're asking me
Love is really all we need
Everything else is overrated, overrated

We're all running after something
But if it ain't love it's nothing
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It don't matter where you came from
Or where it is you get your name from
We're going down if we don't change some
I'm talking 'bout a ball of flames, son

Building up a stack of bones
Keeping up with the Jones
Getting us all so jacked and jaded
Baby if you're asking me
Love is really all we need
Everything else is overrated, overrated, yeah
************
Overrated, overrated, overrated.....

It's Rylee

whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

Susie Kemper

One of Tim's best lyrical song.

agioni99

Yup, Id say so.  As there is one helluva lesson in this great tune.

It's Rylee

love this song so much