Eric Roberson flips heartbreak into something smooth and danceable on "Over You / Under You," gliding in with a featherlight tenor that lands close and honest. Celebrated jazzman Najee opens the door with a fluttering flute run—just enough flash before the beat locks in. From there, the groove is slinky, compressed, and always moving. Drums snap tight, handclaps cut through, and the bass paces quickly underneath it all like it’s working out the ache. Every few bars, those claps ring out and then snap back in, letting the track stretch a bit before tightening up again.
This one slides between a feel-good skating vibe and late-night longing, and Roberson’s fan-favorite tone has no problem maneuvering the beat. Funk guitar twangs sneak in on the chorus, adding a wiry shimmer, while Najee floats across the top with syrupy lines and quick runs. It’s the sort of rhythm that sidesteps any sort of negotiation. It sneakily slides into your system and, almost by accident, you’re moving your head and swaying from side to side.
Roberson’s voice carries all that regret and want. The hook—"I gotta get over you/… over you!/ But I just want to be under you baby"—lands soft but stings deep. He stretches the words, staying gentle even when he hits those vulnerable high notes.
Every line circles back to memory and longing, never fully breaking free. "Over You / Under You" leaves you swaying in that little stretch of freedom that dares you to overlook the red flags and play with fire once again.
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