Their greatest worldwide success came with their first single "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" from their 1999 album Europop. peaking at #1 on the UK and Australian charts, and peaking at #4 on the US charts, followed by "Move Your Body" peaking at #3 in the UK. Their second album Contact! was released in 2001, to moderate success in Europe. Their third self-title album was released in 2003, featuring mostly Italian lyrics. A couple months later a double-disc special edition came out that featured the English versions of the songs as well as a few remixes.
In 2005, Gabry left the group to focus on his solo career. In 2006, Jeffrey and Maurizio left the label Bliss Corporation and together formed the group Bloom 06. They released two albums, two EPs and several singles.
In June 2010, Massimo Gabutti, managing director of Bliss Corporation, announced the return of Eiffel 65 in its original formation. Jeffrey, Maury and Gabry are currently working on a brand new studio album.
Too Much of Heaven
Eiffel 65 Lyrics
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Can bring you underground
Heaven, can always turn around.
Too much of heaven,
A life and soul hell bound.
Heaven, the killer makes no sound.
They're still talking about money,
C'mon my friend.
Let me tell you what it's all about,
It's called money dependence today,
And people just keep on going on
Looking at the dollar bill,
And nothing else around them.
No love, no friendship, nothing else,
Just the dollar bill coming on into their pocket,
Into their account,
And that's too much of heaven
Bringing them underground.
Let me tell you what it's all about
It's called money dependence today,
And people just keep on going on
Looking at the dollar bill,
And nothing else around them.
No love, no friendship, nothing else,
Just the dollar bill coming on into their pocket,
Into their account,
The answer,
Is blowing in the wind.
The answer is blowing.
Oh let me tell you what it's all about.
Too much of heaven bring you underground
The lyrics to Eiffel 65's "Too Much of Heaven" speak to the dangers of money and materialism. The repetition of "too much of heaven" creates a sense of irony, suggesting that what one may perceive as heavenly, such as wealth and the pursuit of it, can actually bring one down to a very dark place. The lines "Heaven, can always turn around" and "Heaven, the killer makes no sound" further illustrate this concept, showing that once one becomes too consumed with the idea of money and success, it can be difficult to turn back and the consequences of such obsession can be deadly.
The third verse begins with the line "They're still talking about money," which sets up the following lines that describe how money has become central to modern society. The verses continue to explain how people are so fixated on accumulating wealth that they neglect other important aspects of life, like relationships and love. The repetition of "And people just keep on going on/Looking at the dollar bill/And nothing else around them/No love, no friendship, nothing else" is particularly powerful, providing a bleak commentary on the damaging influence of materialism.
In the end, the lyrics suggest that the solution to this problem lies in finding a balance between financial success and a meaningful life. The final lines, "The answer is blowing in the wind," call to mind Bob Dylan's iconic protest song and suggest that there is a deeper truth that can be found beyond the superficial pursuit of money.
Line by Line Meaning
Too much of heaven,
An excess of materialistic gains or any extreme often leads to detrimental consequences.
Can bring you underground
It can lead one to the depths of despair and have them sink into darkness and sadness.
Heaven, can always turn around.
Although the current state of one's life might be unfavorable, the possibility of redemption always exists.
Too much of heaven,
Referencing again to the dangers of an overindulgence in materialism.
A life and soul hell bound.
Overindulgence leads to a loss of spiritual connection and can trap one's life in a state of misery and anguish.
Heaven, the killer makes no sound.
The danger of excess often goes unnoticed, and one's own actions and attitudes can lead to their downfall.
They're still talking about money,
The obsession with material gain is still a prominent topic of discussion.
That's right and too much of heaven.
The constant pursuit of wealth and status can lead to a destructive lifestyle.
C'mon my friend.
The artist is encouraging the listener to realize the dangers of excess and to change before it's too late.
Let me tell you what it's all about,
The artist is offering a warning and insight into the perils of materialism.
It's called money dependence today,
Excessive reliance on money and one's financial situation is a modern issue.
And people just keep on going on
People continue to pursue material gains despite the negative consequences.
Looking at the dollar bill,
People are consumed with the financial aspects of life and focus solely on the monetary value of things.
And nothing else around them.
The obsession with money blinds people to the important things in life such as love and friendship.
No love, no friendship, nothing else,
The pursuit of wealth comes at a cost, often leaving people without meaningful relationships.
Just the dollar bill coming on into their pocket,
The sole focus on financial gain brings about a shallow existence.
Into their account,
People are solely concerned with the accumulation of wealth and resources.
The answer,
The solution to the problem of materialism.
Is blowing in the wind.
The solution is floating around us and we must take action to embrace it.
The answer is blowing.
The solution is present, but we must seek it out and act to make a change.
Oh let me tell you what it's all about.
The artist is emphasizing the importance of understanding the dangers of materialism.
Too much of heaven bring you underground
Again emphasizing the negative consequences of an excessive materialistic lifestyle.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PETE DEVEREUX, UZOECHI EMENIKE, TOM LEYMAN, DOMENICO CAPUANO, GABRIELE PONTE, GIANFRANCO RANDONE, MASSIMO GABUTTI, MAURIZIO LOBINA
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@maestroubriaco
"No love, no friendship, nothing else just the money that goes into the pocket" This Song is more actual then ever
@Robin-jz2dj
Unfortunately.
@joseph-martinsellers9054
*current, not actual
@KiraLovesMichael
Absolutely 💯
@user-lp1fs2vq1w
This always has been actual
@MrCresc
Un minuto di silenzio per quelli che l'hanno scoperta solo grazie ai Boombadash, capolavoro intramontabile ❤️
@luigirinaldi6751
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣ma che ne sanno i 2000
@chiaraciriolo7696
Grazie alla loro versione in molti hanno scoperto l'originale, non vedo cosa ci sia di male, è un grande omaggio a questo pezzo bellissimo. Non tutto ciò che è moderno nuoce! Parla una 2004🥰
@simonespitoni3959
Che si sono persi nel 2000...
@cirodinunzio3354
@Chiara Ciriolo onore a te.... Cmq io avevo la tua età quando ascoltavo questo pezzo...... E allora mi emozionava tantissimo come adesso. Quando si fa'una cover nn so. È come un piatto di pasta riscaldata il Giorno dopo. Non ha il sapore originale