Thompson's musical style, characterized as Honky Tonk Swing, is a mixture of big-band instrumentation, fiddle and steel guitar that supports his distinctive, gravelly baritone vocals on songs he often writes himself. His backing band, The Brazos Valley Boys, was voted the No.1 Country Western Band for 14 years in a row by Billboard Magazine.
He decided to pursue his musical talent after serving in the U.S. Navy in World War II as a radioman and studying electrical engineering at the university level. His first single was "Whoa Sailor" in 1946. The year 1952 brought his first #1 disc, "The Wild Side of Life", which contained the memorable line "I didn't know God made honky-tonk angels" (which inspired the Kitty Wells response, "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels"). Other hits followed in quick succession in the 1950s and 1960s. Although not as prominent in later decades, he has remained an active and respected performer in the field, finding new audiences as a result of the resurgence of a harder-edged sound in country music.
Hank Thompson was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1989 and was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1997. He was born 3 September 1925 in Waco, Texas, and passed away at home in Keller, Texas, on 6 November 2007, just four days after cancelling his final tour.
Too In Love
Hank Thompson Lyrics
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(Merle Travis - Ned Fairchild)
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Let's not be too in love for we're not new at love
And we must realize it may last
Let's have it understood that darling if we should
We'll have to break the ties as in the pastEnjoy my company have lots of fun with me
For we know it could be a sad affair
Although I tell you this I know your tender kiss
Has made me too in love with you to care
Let's not be too in love for we're not new at love
We know what it's like for hearts to cry
Then if we have to part it won't break our heart
We won't be too in love to say goodbye
Let me have dates with you and stay out late with you
And learn to laugh about this old affair
Although I tell you this I know your tender kiss
Has made me too in love with you to care
Hank Thompson's song "Too In Love" is a ballad that deals with the theme of love and relationships. The song expresses the idea that one shouldn't be "too in love" because it may not last forever, and instead encourages the listener to enjoy the moment and have fun with their significant other.
The lyrics explore a realistic approach to love, acknowledging that relationships can often end in heartbreak. The song suggests that it is better to be prepared for the possibility of a breakup rather than being blindsided and overwhelmed by heartbreak. Hank's smooth and gentle voice complements the sentiment of the song, adding a layer of authenticity to the storyline.
The chorus "Let's not be too in love for we're not new at love" drives the message home, highlighting the bittersweet realization that as one grows older, love becomes more complex and often accompanies a sense of caution. Despite this, there is still an underlying sense of hope that love can be something that brings joy and fulfillment, even if it doesn't always last.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's not be too in love for we're not new at love
We shouldn't get too carried away with our love because we've experienced it before
And we must realize it may last
We should be aware that our love could turn into a long-term commitment
Let's have it understood that darling if we should
We need to acknowledge that if our relationship ends, we must accept it
We'll have to break the ties as in the past
If our relationship ends, we'll need to end it just like we have in the past
Enjoy my company have lots of fun with me
We should enjoy each other's company and have fun together
For we know it could be a sad affair
We recognize that our love could end sadly
Although I tell you this I know your tender kiss
Despite what I say, your tender kiss has made me fall deeply in love with you
Has made me too in love with you to care
My love for you is so strong that it overshadows any doubts or fears I have
We know what it's like for hearts to cry
We've experienced heartbreak before
Then if we have to part it won't break our heart
If we have to break up, we won't be devastated because we saw it coming
We won't be too in love to say goodbye
Our love won't be so intense that we can't say goodbye
Let me have dates with you and stay out late with you
We should experience all the joys of being in love
And learn to laugh about this old affair
When our love is no longer new, we should still be able to find humor in our relationship
Although I tell you this I know your tender kiss
Despite what I say, your tender kiss has made me fall deeply in love with you
Has made me too in love with you to care
My love for you is so strong that it overshadows any doubts or fears I have
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@janettgrady2394
Wow, Hank was right on with this song, the lyrics reminding me of the long-hauler who tried nailing me down as a girl he could count on when passing through....the love-me-love-you bullshit. This video makes me smile, gives me goosebumps. For one thing, I had been underage, the trucker in his thirties, and I had been close to him for just the one night of drinking beer and dancing, dancing close enough for me to feel his excitement. Ha. Wow! Thank God for Youtube, and thanks for this song, Hank. it brightened up my day. .
@annewhite3691
Loved that man's music, made you almost fall in love with him. Understand, I am of his generation.
@dvdman49
Thanks Gwen! have a good week my friend!
@bcrosstx
Love it!
@cadjunk
This is a good oldie, Pat, and a good listen. Thanks for the share. You have a great new week. Take care. Gwen
@SpcyYt
Hank Thompson or Hank Snow? (Which one is best?)
@MartinTaylor230165
(Ned Fairchild/Merle Travis)