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