"Overtime Again" marks Mitchell Broodley's confident step into modern country territory following his surprise holiday hit "Except For Christmas Day" late last year. The Vermont-based (by way of South Carolina) independent artist, who writes, performs, and produces his own material, delivers a heartfelt single that turns the ache of long-distance love into something both tender and urgent.
The song's central metaphor is clever without feeling forced: Broodley frames a relationship as a high-stakes football game heading into overtime. Those final, borrowed seconds on the clock become a perfect stand-in for clinging to precious moments with someone far away—watching the time slip, willing it to stretch just a little longer. It's relatable for anyone who's ever begged for "five more minutes" on a late-night call or savored a too-short visit. The gridiron imagery adds intensity and stakes, making the emotional longing feel like sudden-death play where every second counts.
Musically, the track leans into contemporary country with clear, purposeful production that prioritizes melody and emotional clarity over flashy excess. Expect steady builds, warm guitars, and a vocal delivery that carries lived-in honesty—Broodley's background as a multi-instrumentalist and self-producer shines through in the balanced, unpretentious sound. It's polished enough for radio but retains a rough-around-the-edges sincerity that feels authentic rather than manufactured.
What stands out most is how personal it feels. Drawing from real experience, Broodley avoids clichés and instead offers a pensive, warm anthem that makes distance and yearning sound strikingly intimate. It's the kind of song that hits different when you're the one living those late-night "just one more story" moments or counting down to the next reunion
.In a genre crowded with party anthems and heartbreak bangers, "Overtime Again" carves out space as thoughtful, story-driven country that respects the listener's intelligence. It's a strong follow-up to his holiday breakthrough and signals Broodley as an artist worth watching—one who values substance over hype.
A solid, emotionally resonant single that scores big on authenticity and clever metaphor. If you're into modern country with real storytelling heart (think a touch of Chris Stapleton's introspection meets newer radio-friendly vibes), give this one extra time on your playlist
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