Overtime
Whitefield Lyrics
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Watching me,
I know you'll be watching me.
All the time,
Overtime,
You'll be working over-
Beginning to End,
In your plan,
Everything I see in your control.
I know you,
You'll release,
Fugitives and the captives free.
I know you,
You know me,
Deaf will hear and the blind will see.
Bring me down,
Watch me fall.
You pull me apart tonight.
Repair me,
Build me up,
You pull me apart tonight.
Could it be with purpose?
Or could it be a lifetime away?
I wrote this down to get this off my chest,
And this is what I say.
Bring me down,
Watch me fall.
You pull me apart tonight.
Repair me,
Build me up,
You pull me apart tonight.
Take your time, I'll be waiting.
Take my hand and I will walk with you.
X4
Swimming in this deep blue ocean,
You reach out your hand and motion,
"Come with me my burden's easy,
I will lead you on this journey."
X2
The song "Overtime" by Whitefield is a reflective piece on God's watchful eye and control over all aspects of life. Throughout the song, the lyrics emphasize the idea of being watched closely by a higher power. The first verse highlights the idea that God is always watching, both in the singer's daily life and in their overtime work. This serves to symbolize the idea of God's omnipresence in a person's life. The second verse challenges the idea that everything is within God's control, from the beginning to the end, and that He is aware of the smallest details.
The chorus shifts more towards a personal plea, with the singer acknowledging their own flaws and asking God to watch over them as they undergo a potentially difficult time. The lines "bring me down, watch me fall" and "repair me, build me up" are symbols for the singer's hopes for God's intervention and guidance during their struggles.
The bridge brings the song back to the overall theme of being led by God's watchful eye, with the singer invoking the image of being in a deep blue ocean and God reaching out to lend a helping hand. Both the ocean and God's hand are metaphors for being led towards a better path.
Overall, "Overtime" is a thought-provoking and introspective piece about the power of faith and the idea of being watched over by a higher power.
Line by Line Meaning
Watching you,
I am observing your every move.
Watching me,
I am aware that you are watching me.
I know you'll be watching me.
I am confident that you will continue to observe me.
All the time,
Constantly.
Overtime,
Non-stop.
You'll be working over-
You will never stop working.
Time is in your hands,
You have control over time.
Beginning to End,
From the start to the finish.
In your plan,
Everything is under your control and part of your plan.
Everything I see in your control.
I believe that you are in control of everything I can see.
I know you,
I am familiar with who you are.
You'll release,
You will set free.
Fugitives and the captives free.
Those who are on the run or imprisoned will be liberated.
You know me,
You are familiar with who I am.
Deaf will hear and the blind will see.
Miracles will occur, and the impossible will become possible.
Bring me down,
Lower me down.
Watch me fall.
Observe me as I drop.
You pull me apart tonight.
You are the cause of my downfall tonight.
Repair me,
Fix me.
Build me up,
Strengthen me.
Take your time, I'll be waiting.
Do not rush, I will patiently wait for you.
Take my hand and I will walk with you.
I will follow you wherever you take me.
Could it be with purpose?
Is there a reason for this?
Or could it be a lifetime away?
Could the reason be far away in the future?
I wrote this down to get this off my chest,
I am writing this to express my thoughts and feelings.
And this is what I say.
These are my words.
Swimming in this deep blue ocean,
I am submerged in an immense body of water.
You reach out your hand and motion,
You extend your hand to signal something.
"Come with me my burden's easy,
"Follow me, and your worries will disappear.
I will lead you on this journey."
"I will guide you throughout this voyage."
Contributed by Lauren L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.