Overtime
Level 42
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Sometimes the looks I get From people that I've never met It's cruel Poor hard done by you Sometimes I hear remarks Like he's a snake out in the grass It's cruel Poor hard done by you Well, I beat around the bush alot Don't let my felings show 'Cause if I did, I'd surely hit the roof Maybe if you'd listened You'd've known something was missing What I say surely is the truth Well I've been working on this overtime You might think that I don't care But if you look inside this heart of mine You'll still be there Some lovers won't admit That all the pieces just won't fit It's cruel Poor hard done by you So tell me that I'm blind To let my heart go rule my mind It's cruel Poor hard done by you Well I've been working on this overtime You might think that I don't care But if you look inside this heart of mine You'll still be there I've been working on this overtime What's been done I can't repair But if you look inside this heart of mine You'll still be there My wanderlust betrayed your trust Don't want forgiving All things must change, it ain't so strange Life's for the living (Baby, baby please) Well I've been working on this overtime You might think that I don't care But if you look inside this heart of mine You'll still be there I've been working on this overtime What's been done I can't repair But if you look inside this heart of mine You'll still be there Well I've been working on this overtime You might think that I don't care But if you look inside this heart of mine You'll still be there Poor hard done by you
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Written by: DREW BARFIELD, MARK KING, MICHAEL DAVID LINDUP, MIKE LINDUP, TH BARFIELD ANDREW
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13 facts about this song
Release Date and Album"Overtime" by Level 42 was released on 9 September 1991 as part of their tenth studio album - "Guaranteed."
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Song GenreThe song falls under the genres of Pop, Rock, and Jazz-funk. Level 42 was often characterized by a mixture of these genres.
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Writing & Producing TalentThe song was written by four of the band's members - Mark King, Mike Lindup, Wally Badarou, and Gary Husband. It was produced by Wally Badarou and Level 42.
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Main SongwriterThe main songwriter, Mark King, is also the band's front man and bassist, known for his excellent slap bass technique.
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Backup VocalsMike Lindup, another member of the band who co-wrote "Overtime," performs backup vocals on the track in addition to keyboards.
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Multi-national ContributionsThe song represents a joint effort of musicians from different national backgrounds. Mark King and Mike Lindup are both British, while Wally Badarou is from France and Gary Husband is from Australia.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Overtime" features the band performing live along with various behind-the-scenes footage, in line with other videos by Level 42.
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Commercial PerformanceWhile not one of Level 42's highest-charting songs, "Overtime" helped the "Guaranteed" album to reach the Top 20 on the UK Albums Chart.
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Cult Fan BaseDespite not topping the mainstream charts, "Overtime" and other songs by Level 42 have long been popular with a dedicated fan base, particularly for their blend of rock, pop, jazz, and funk.
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Change in Musical StyleThe song reflected the band's shift from jazz-funk and dance-rock earlier in their career, towards a more pop-oriented sound in the 1990s.
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Live PerformancesThe song gained further recognition through live performance on music tours, where the band's virtuosity and energetic style were on full display.
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Musical LegacyEven decades after its release, "Overtime" continues to influence contemporary artists, particularly those in the funk and jazz fusion genres.
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Album Cover ArtThe cover art of "Guaranteed," the LP featuring "Overtime," showcases a chess piece, indicating the strategic move of the band towards a new musical style.
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