One Too Many
Baby Animals Lyrics


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You could have stood a little closer
Held my hand a little tighter
Well you could have bought my little heart
At any cost baby

Could have had a part of me now
Oh that part is lost yeah
One too many
I've had enough of that stuff from you

One too many
I'm packing up I'm through with you
One too many
I've had it bad

One too many
I've had enough of that stuff
You could have held me in your arms all night
Yes you could have rocked me off to sleep, yes you could

Well you could have bought my little heart
At any cost baby
Could have had a part of me now
Oh that part is lost

One too many
I've had enough of that stuff from you
One too many
I'm packing up I'm through with you

One too many
I've had it bad




One too many
I've had enough of that stuff

Overall Meaning

The Baby Animals' song "One Too Many" seems to be about a relationship that has come to an end due to the other person's lack of commitment or effort. There is a sense of disappointment and frustration in the singer's voice as if they had given too many chances already. The lyrics suggest that the person could have done more to show their affection and make the relationship work, but they didn't. The lines "You could have stood a little closer" and "Held my hand a little tighter" indicate that the singer was yearning for more intimacy and closeness in the relationship. The phrase "One too many" is repeated several times, indicating that the singer has reached their limit and is tired of putting in effort for someone who doesn't reciprocate.


The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, as the repetition of "One too many" emphasizes the singer's frustration and desire to end the relationship. The lines "I'm packing up I'm through with you" indicate that the singer has finally decided to move on and leave the other person behind. The use of the phrase "had it bad" further emphasizes the negative emotions associated with the failed relationship.


Overall, the song is an emotional and relatable representation of what many people go through in relationships. It highlights the importance of communication and effort in maintaining a healthy and lasting relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

You could have stood a little closer
I wanted you to be closer to me than you were


Held my hand a little tighter
I wanted you to touch me more firmly


Well you could have bought my little heart At any cost baby
I was willing to give my heart to you, but it seems like you didn't care enough to try and win it


Could have had a part of me now Oh that part is lost yeah
There was a time when I was willing to give my heart to you, but that time has passed and I've moved on


One too many I've had enough of that stuff from you
You've hurt me one too many times and I can't take it anymore


One too many I'm packing up I'm through with you
I've decided to leave because you've hurt me too many times


One too many I've had it bad
I've been hurt badly by you one too many times


One too many I've had enough of that stuff
I can't take any more of the pain and hurt that you've caused me


You could have held me in your arms all night
I wanted to feel loved and protected by you


Yes you could have rocked me off to sleep, yes you could
I wanted you to comfort me and make me feel safe


Well you could have bought my little heart At any cost baby
I was worth more than you were willing to pay and you missed out on having my heart because of that


Could have had a part of me now Oh that part is lost
I'm no longer willing to give you a part of my heart because you've damaged it too much




Lyrics ยฉ WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Suzanne Laraine Demarchi, Steve Elson

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