A Little Too Much
Clarence \Frogman\" Henry Lyrics
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You talk too much, you even worry my pet.
You just talk, talk too much.
You talk about people that you don't know,
You talk about people wherever you go.
You just talk, talk too much.
You talk about people that you've never seen,
You talk about people, you can make me scream.
You just talk, you talk too much.
The lyrics to Clarence Carter's song “You Talk Too Much” are straightforward, with the chorus repeatedly emphasizing that the person he's addressing talks too much. Carter observes that this person talks about people they don't know, wherever they go, and even about people they've never seen, which is particularly irritating to Carter. The song speaks to a common experience that we've all had to deal with at times, being around individuals who are so verbally verbose that it becomes overwhelming and worrying.
Through this song, Carter hints that while speaking out of turn may seem like innocuous behavior, it can actually be frustrating and ultimately detrimental to your personal relationships. The repetitiveness in the chorus underscores that point as well, as it's clear that this issue is pervasive enough for Carter to feel the need to write an entire song about it. The song also suggests that the person's talking isn't just tedious for him, but it bothers his pet as well, perhaps underscoring how pervasive this person's talking habits are.
Line by Line Meaning
You talk too much, you worry me to death,
Your constant talking is causing me great distress and anxiety.
You talk too much, you even worry my pet.
Your incessant chatter is even bothering my animal companion.
You just talk, talk too much.
You can't seem to stop talking and it's becoming unbearable.
You talk about people that you don't know,
You gossip about individuals that you have no personal knowledge of.
You talk about people wherever you go.
You spread rumors and discuss people's private lives no matter where you are.
You just talk, talk too much.
You persist in talking excessively despite the negative impact it has on those around you.
You talk about people that you've never seen,
You spread unfounded stories about individuals that you have never even met.
You talk about people, you can make me scream.
Your constant babble about others is driving me crazy and making me want to yell.
You just talk, you talk too much.
You persist in talking to the point that it is becoming a serious problem.
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Written by: REGINALD HALL, JOE JONES
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