You Talk Too Much
Canned Heat And John Lee Hooker Lyrics

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You talk too much, baby
You talk too much
You talk too much, baby
You talk too much
You yak, yak, yak
You yak too much

You talk in the mornin'

You talk all night long
You talk about people that don't
That even don't know you

Talk too much
Baby, you talk too much, baby
You talk too much, mama
You talk too much, mama
Mama, you talk too much

Mama, mama, mama
You talk too much
Mama, mama, mama
You talk too much
You talk too much, mama
You yak, yak, yak

Yak, yak all the time
You yak your mouth
Your big mouth will ruin you woman
Your big mouth will ruin you woman
Yak, yak, yak all the time

Talk about people that
You just don't know
Yak, yak, yak
Yak, yak, yak all the time
Yak, yak, yak your big mouth
All the time, all the time

You talk too much woman

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Canned Heat And John Lee Hooker's song You Talk Too Much seem to be directed towards a woman who is constantly talking and gossiping about people she doesn't even know. The repetition of the phrase "you talk too much" emphasizes the frustration the singer feels towards the woman's non-stop chatter. The use of the word "yak" further emphasizes the endless stream of words coming out of her mouth, almost as if she is a constant chatterbox. The lyrics suggest that her constant talking may lead to negative consequences, as the line "your big mouth will ruin you woman" implies that her gossiping may lead to the destruction of her reputation or relationships.

The song can be interpreted in two ways. One is a humorous song about a talkative woman, and the other is a commentary on the danger of wasting one's words. The song seems to caution against the potential harm of excessive talking and gossiping, which can damage one's reputation and relationships. The singer seems to suggest that sometimes it's better to stay quiet and avoid unnecessary chatter.

Line by Line Meaning

You talk too much, baby
You speak excessively, my darling

You talk too much
You converse more than required

You yak, yak, yak
You prattle incessantly

You talk in the mornin'
You commence talking early in the morning

You talk all night long
You chatter throughout the night

You talk about people that don't
You gossip about individuals who are unfamiliar to you

That even don't know you
Whom you haven't even met

Baby, you talk too much, baby
Sweetheart, you chatter excessively

You talk too much, mama
You converse too much, mother

Mama, you talk too much
Mother, you speak too much

Mama, mama, mama
Mother, mother, mother