Too Much Too Soon
Green Day ft. The Cast of American Idiot Lyrics
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Too much just ain't enough to keep her satisfied
Her plastic card is filled with nothing comes to mind
It's now her occupation that she's overqualified
The looks are always so deceiving
The truth is always misconstrued
Too much too soon
Too little and now your coming unglued
Too much too soon
Too late and now it sucks to be you
Too much too soon
Too little and now your coming unglued
Too much too soon
Too late and now it sucks to be you too
He's talking shit about how it's better way back when
He lives every waking moment as means to an end
We are, we are but I'm not
I never used to be
So god bless your fucking past and to hell with your glory
The looks are always so deceiving
The truth is always misconstrued
To you
Too much too soon
Too little and now your coming unglued
Too much too soon
Too late and now it sucks to be you
Too much too soon
Too little and now your coming unglued
Too much too soon
Too late and now it sucks to be you too
She packs her bags and says goodbye and bon voyage
Hell we'll see you in hell I hope you rest in pieces
(Fuck you)
Oh, oh oh oh oh
Oh, oh oh oh oh
Oh, oh oh oh oh
Too much too soon
Too little and now your coming unglued
Too much too soon
Too late and now it sucks to be you
Too much too soon
Too little and now your coming unglued
Too much too soon
Too late and now it sucks to be you too
Woah, oh oh oh oh
The lyrics to Green Day's "Too Much Too Soon" speak to the struggle with excess and the desire for more always leading to dissatisfaction. The song focuses on a woman who seems to be living life at a rapid pace, always wanting more and never being satisfied. The lyrics emphasize her materialistic and superficial motivations, with her plastic card being filled with nothing and her occupation being overqualified.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "too much too soon," suggesting that the woman has indulged in excess to the point that it has caused her to come undone. This phrase is also used in reference to someone who has missed the boat or has acted too late, which could suggest that the woman has missed her chance at true happiness.
The second half of the song shifts focus to a man who talks about how things were better in the past and who seems to view life as merely a means to an end. The singer sets himself apart from this attitude, declaring that he never used to be like that. The song ends with the woman packing her bags, saying goodbye and asserting that she hopes the man rests in pieces.
Overall, the lyrics in "Too Much Too Soon" seem to be criticizing those who indulge in excess, materialism, and a lack of appreciation for the present moment. The song suggests that such attitudes can lead to dissatisfaction, regret, and hopelessness.
Line by Line Meaning
She's always living like she's running out of time
The person being referred to is constantly in a hurry and feels like they don't have enough time.
Too much just ain't enough to keep her satisfied
The person is used to excess and doesn't feel content with what they have.
Her plastic card is filled with nothing comes to mind
The person has a credit card and spends money on things they don't really need or want.
It's now her occupation that she's overqualified
The person spends so much time spending money that it has become like a job to them.
The looks are always so deceiving
Judging someone based on their appearance can be misleading.
The truth is always misconstrued
It can be difficult to tell what the truth really is in a situation.
Too much too soon
When you get too much of something too quickly, it can be overwhelming.
Too little and now your coming unglued
When you don't get what you want or need, it can be frustrating and upsetting.
Too late and now it sucks to be you
When you miss out on something you really wanted, it can be a disappointing experience.
He's talking shit about how it's better way back when
The person being referred to is nostalgic for a time in the past and is complaining about how things are now.
He lives every waking moment as means to an end
The person is constantly working towards a goal and sees every moment as an opportunity to get closer to it.
We are, we are but I'm not
The person being referred to is not like everyone else and doesn't want to be grouped in with them.
I never used to be
The person is acknowledging that they have changed over time and are different now than they used to be.
So god bless your fucking past and to hell with your glory
The person is angry and frustrated with someone who keeps talking about their past accomplishments and is dismissing them.
She packs her bags and says goodbye and bon voyage
The person is leaving and saying goodbye.
Hell we'll see you in hell I hope you rest in pieces
The person is angry and wishing ill on someone else.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL PRITCHARD, FRANK E., III WRIGHT, BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG
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