Bryson — Tiller Overtime

He used the song as a direct response to a long text message he received but couldn't bring himself to answer with words, choosing instead to respond through the mic.

Lyrically, Tiller moves from claiming he only wants physical intimacy to admitting he has "caught feelings worth more than millions," eventually expressing a desire for the woman to be his bride and the mother of his child. Production and Creative Process Bryson Tiller Overtime

The song explores the complexities of a struggling relationship marked by a severe lack of communication. He used the song as a direct response

Tiller chose to place the song toward the end of T R A P S O U L because it consistently received standing ovations when he played it for label executives during early meetings. Impact and Legacy Tiller chose to place the song toward the

Tiller details his determined but ultimately unsuccessful attempts to mend a bond, expressing frustration that his "overtime" work on the relationship isn't enough.

Tiller has stated that the beat for "Overtime" was one of the first his manager sent him, which he "tucked away" until a deep personal experience inspired the lyrics.