Too Good to Be
New Found Glory Lyrics
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If my shoulder could bare the weight
Of all this adding up, I feel the breaking point
It's close enough, it's feeling real again
You have my heart in your hands
You have my heart, so don't, don't let it go
Check my pressure, patch me right up
You're too good to be
It's true, we both make sacrifices
There's proof, it came as no surprise
It boiled up as we always let it do
We made it through again
You have my heart in your hands
You have my heart, so don't, don't let it go
Check my pressure, patch me right up
You're too good to be, yeah
You know you have my heart in your hands
You have my heart, so don't, don't let it go
You have my heart in your hands
You have my heart, so don't, don't let it go
Don't let it go, don't let it go
Check my pressure, patch me right up
You're too good to be
You're too good to be
The lyrics of New Found Glory's song "Too Good To Be" express the feelings of insecurity and vulnerability of falling in love. The opening lines, "I wonder what life would be like if my shoulder could bear the weight of all this adding up," suggests that the weight of the past and present is becoming too much to bear, and they are worried about being overwhelmed. The increasing stress and strain is implied in the lines, "I feel the breaking point, it's close enough, it's feeling real again".
However, they find solace and comfort in the person they love, as evidenced by the lines, "You have my heart in your hands, so don't, don't let it go." They acknowledge that both of them have had to make sacrifices for their relationship to thrive, but have managed to overcome obstacles together. The line, "We made it through again," suggests that this is not the first time they have faced challenges and come out victorious.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a fragile relationship that is being tested by outside forces, but one that is worth fighting for. The repeated refrain, "You're too good to be," is an expression of gratitude and admiration for the person they love, while also acknowledging that they don't feel deserving of such a special love.
Line by Line Meaning
I wonder what life would be like
If my shoulder could bare the weight
I am curious about how different life would be if I could handle all the burdens and responsibilities on my own
Of all this adding up, I feel the breaking point
It's close enough, it's feeling real again
The accumulation of stress and pressure is pushing me to my limit, and I sense that a breakdown or crisis is imminent
You have my heart in your hands
You have my heart, so don't, don't let it go
I have entrusted my deepest emotions and affections to you, and I implore you to cherish and value them
Check my pressure, patch me right up
You're too good to be
Please assess my condition and provide support and care to help me recover, because you are an amazing and exemplary partner
It's true, we both make sacrifices
There's proof, it came as no surprise
We are willing to give up certain things and endure hardships for each other, and it is evident and expected
It boiled up as we always let it do
We made it through again
Our conflicts and tensions escalated as usual, but we managed to overcome them and persevere once more
You know you have my heart in your hands
You have my heart, so don't, don't let it go
You are fully aware of how much I care for you, and I beg you to not take my love for granted or discard it carelessly
Don't let it go, don't let it go
Check my pressure, patch me right up
You're too good to be
You're too good to be
I reiterate my plea for you to hold onto my heart and keep me emotionally stable, because you are simply too amazing and incredible to be real
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHAD EVERETT GILBERT, CYRUS WILLIAM BOLOOKI, IAN R. GRUSHKA, JORDAN I. PUNDIK, STEPHEN LEE KLEIN
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