Too Much
2.Sufjan Stevens Lyrics


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If I was a different man, if I had blood in my eyes
I could have read of your heart, I could have read of your mind
But now I'm lonely as that, I put up a fight
So pick up your battering ram, love, I want to see it

There's too much riding on that
There's too much, too much, too much love
There's too much riding on that
There's too much, too much, too much love

There's too much riding on that
There's too much, too much, too much love

There's too much riding on that anyway

Maybe I talk too fast, maybe I talk too much
Give me the sensitive laugh, or give me the sensitive touch
Even if I could have kissed, even if I could be the blind
I'm so sorry I tried, love, I want to see it

There's too much riding on that
There's too much, too much, too much love

There's too much riding on that
There's too much, too much, too much love

There's too much riding on that
There's too much, too much, too much love

There's too much riding on that anyway

There's too much riding on that
There's too much, too much, too much love

There's too much riding on that
There's too much, too much, too much love

There's too much riding on that
There's too much, too much, too much love

There's too much riding on that anyway

There's too much riding on that
There's too much riding on that




There's too much riding on that
There's too much riding on that

Overall Meaning

The song "Too Much" by Sufjan Stevens presents the inner conflict of the singer, who seems to have difficulties connecting with others due to his own insecurities and fears. The first verse describes his inability to read other people's emotions, which may have contributed to his loneliness. However, he is also proud and unwilling to admit it, as he puts up a fight to hide his vulnerability. The line "pick up your battering ram, love, I want to see it" suggests he may want to see the person's vulnerability and emotions, but it is left unclear if he really means it or if he is just trying to appear tough.


The chorus repeats the phrase "there's too much riding on that," suggesting that there are high stakes involved in connecting emotionally with others. The repetition of "too much, too much, too much love" could signify how overwhelming it may be to risk being vulnerable and putting oneself out there. The last line of the chorus, "there's too much riding on that anyway," could be interpreted as resignation or an admission that he may never be able to fully connect with others.


The second verse continues to explore the singer's insecurities, with hints that he may overcompensate by talking too much or too fast. He wants someone to give him a "sensitive laugh" or "sensitive touch," which may indicate a desire for genuine emotional connection. However, he also apologizes for trying, indicating his fear of being rejected.


Overall, "Too Much" presents a complex inner world of someone struggling to overcome their fears and connect with others. The chorus effectively conveys the weight and importance of emotional connection, while the verses offer insights into the singer's thoughts and emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

If I was a different man, if I had blood in my eyes
If I had a different perspective and way of looking at things, I might have been able to understand your heart and mind


I could have read of your heart, I could have read of your mind
I could have understood your emotions and thoughts if I had been more perceptive


But now I'm lonely as that, I put up a fight
Despite feeling lonely and struggling, I still try to put up a fight or put forth effort


So pick up your battering ram, love, I want to see it
Bring your passion and intensity, I want to witness it firsthand


There's too much riding on that
There is a lot at stake in this situation


There's too much, too much, too much love
There is an overwhelming amount of love and emotion involved


Maybe I talk too fast, maybe I talk too much
I might be overwhelming or not taking enough time to listen


Give me the sensitive laugh, or give me the sensitive touch
I desire a caring and empathetic response from you


Even if I could have kissed, even if I could be the blind
Even if I could have had a physical connection, I still may not have truly understood the situation


I'm so sorry I tried, love, I want to see it
I attempted to connect with you, but I am sorry it did not work out. I still want to understand and be involved


There's too much riding on that anyway
Regardless of the outcome, there is a lot of significance and importance placed on this situation


There's too much riding on that
There is a lot at stake in this situation


There's too much riding on that
There is a lot at stake in this situation


There's too much riding on that
There is a lot at stake in this situation


There's too much riding on that anyway
Regardless of the outcome, there is a lot of significance and importance placed on this situation


There's too much riding on that
There is a lot at stake in this situation


There's too much, too much, too much love
There is an overwhelming amount of love and emotion involved


There's too much riding on that
There is a lot at stake in this situation


There's too much riding on that
There is a lot at stake in this situation


There's too much riding on that
There is a lot at stake in this situation


There's too much riding on that anyway
Regardless of the outcome, there is a lot of significance and importance placed on this situation




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Written by: SUFJAN STEVENS

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Comments from YouTube:

4everfab

Waaah ! Sufjan Stevens is better and better ! The Age of ADZ is a splendour ...

HeckSusD23

4everfab I totally agree, I cannot believe I missed this album in his discography, how cool.

un_COG

Too Powerful.

EminentKnight

This song almost reminds me of Idioteque.

MannyKunV

maybe just me but I feel like this would be the ost to secret of evermore 2

Declan Cochran

they call this "doing a radiohead"

Evo

More Aphex Twin vibes

Šimun Ijima

@un_COG ha ha

un_COG

Makes Radiohead look like nursery rhymes.

RubberCement

sounds so much like of montreal holy shit

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