Too Much
Dave Matthews Band and Béla Fleck Lyrics

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Straight in, suck up and go,
Cool it swallow, swallow
Breathe deep, take it all it comes cheap
Push it through the doors
Because in between the lines
I'm gonna pack more lines
So I can get in

Ooh traffic jam got more cars
Than a beach got sand
Suck it up, suck it up, suck it up,
Fill it up until no more
I'm no crazy creep, I've got it coming
To me because I'm not satisfied
The hunger keeps on growing
I eat too much
I drink too much
I want too much
Too much

I've got to get it somewhere
I mean, you never know, maybe
You're dreaming
Who do you think you're watching
Who do you think you need
Play for me, play more,
Ten times in the same day
I need more, I'm going
Over my borders
I'm going to take more, more
From you, letter by letter

I eat too much
I drink too much
I want too much
Too much

I told, god, I'm coming
To your country
I'm going to eat up your cities,
Your homes, you know
I've got a stomach full it's not
A chip on my shoulder
I've got this growl in my tummy
And I'm gonna stop it today

I eat too much
I drink too much
I want too much
Too much

Suck it up...

Overall Meaning

The song "Too Much" by Dave Matthews Band is a commentary on the constant need for more in society. The opening lines, "Straight in, suck up and go, Cool it swallow, swallow," refer to the pressure to conform and keep up with the pace of society. The singer is willing to shove aside any doubts or concerns and proceed blindly in the rush to accumulate more. He is willing to push himself harder and harder to be successful, to meet the expectations of others or himself. In the line "Because in between the lines I'm gonna pack more lines, So I can get in," the wordplay on "lines" refers to both the literal sense of lines in the text, and the figurative reference to drug use. He is willing to do whatever it takes to find a way to relieve the hunger that never seems to be satisfied.

The chorus, "I eat too much, I drink too much, I want too much, Too much," encapsulates the overall theme of the song. The singer realizes that he is never satisfied, constantly chasing after more, and acknowledges that it is becoming destructive. He is willing to consume as much as possible, whether it is material goods, or experiences, and is willing to steal or manipulate his way to obtain them.

Overall, "Too Much" is a cautionary tale of the pitfall of living a life of excess without considering the consequences. The lyrics, focal points, and overarching theme create a portrait of a desperate yet familiar character that is a reflection of the human experience.

Line by Line Meaning

Straight in, suck up and go,
Immediately comply, ingratiate, and leave

Cool it swallow, swallow
Stay calm, drink it down repeatedly

Breathe deep, take it all it comes cheap
Relax and accept all that life offers for little cost

Push it through the doors
Force it through the entrance

Because in between the lines
Implicitly in the subtext

I'm gonna pack more lines
I will add more hidden meanings

So I can get in
So I can gain access

Ooh traffic jam got more cars
The traffic congestion is dense

Than a beach got sand
More than plentiful

Suck it up, suck it up, suck it up,
Endure and accept it

Fill it up until no more
Consume without limits

I'm no crazy creep, I've got it coming
I'm not insane or weird, I deserve what's mine

To me because I'm not satisfied
Because I'm always wanting more

The hunger keeps on growing
The desire only gets stronger

I eat too much
I consume excessively

I drink too much
I imbibe to an extreme

I want too much
I constantly desire beyond my needs

Too much
Overindulgence

I've got to get it somewhere
I need to obtain it from somewhere

I mean, you never know, maybe
It's possible

You're dreaming
You're not awake, you're not present

Who do you think you're watching
Who do you perceive yourself observing

Who do you think you need
Who do you believe is necessary for you

Play for me, play more,
Perform further for me

Ten times in the same day
Repeatedly throughout the day

I need more, I'm going
I require additional, I'm proceeding

Over my borders
Beyond my limits

I'm going to take more, more
I'm going to acquire more, more

From you, letter by letter
One by one, from you

I told, god, I'm coming
I informed God that I'm arriving

To your country
To your land

I'm going to eat up your cities,
I'll consume your urban areas

Your homes, you know
Your domiciles, you understand

I've got a stomach full it's not
I'm satiated, it's not just a figure of speech

A chip on my shoulder
An attitude of belligerence or resentment

I've got this growl in my tummy
I have this intense hunger

And I'm gonna stop it today
And I'm going to satisfy it today

Suck it up...
Endure it and survive it

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TERIUS NASH, CHRISTOPHER STEWART, ALEX GASKARTH, JACK BARAKAT, ROBERT RYAN DAWSON, ZACHARY STEVEN MERRICK

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