You Talk Too Much
Joe Jones & His Orchestra 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, you can make me scream.
You just talk, you talk too much.
The lyrics of Joe Jones's "You Talk Too Much" depicts a frustrated speaker's displeasure with someone who talks incessantly. The singer describes how the other person talks too much that it has started to worry them to death. They complain that not only do they have to put up with it, but even their pet seems to have been affected. The chorus, "You just talk, talk too much," emphasizes the annoyance the singer feels towards the other person's non-stop talking.
Furthermore, the singer criticizes the other person for talking about people they don't even know. They accuse them of gossiping about others everywhere they go, even people they have never met. The singer expresses that the other person's constant chatter can be unbearable and frustrating to the point of making them scream.
Overall, "You Talk Too Much" is a relatable song that captures the sentiment of wanting somebody to stop talking so much.
Line by Line Meaning
You talk too much, you worry me to death,
You speak excessively, to the point where it annoys and burdens me.
You talk too much, you even worry my pet.
Your constant chatter even affects my animal companion.
You just talk, talk too much.
The only thing you seem to do is talk excessively.
You talk about people that you don't know,
You gossip and pass judgement on individuals you have no knowledge or understanding of.
You talk about people wherever you go.
Your conversation is always centered around discussing others, no matter where you are.
You just talk, talk too much.
Your thoughts and opinions are always communicated excessively and without necessity.
You talk about people that you've never seen,
You make assumptions and draw conclusions about individuals who you have never laid eyes on.
You talk about people, you can make me scream.
Your many words and negative attitude infuriate and frustrate me.
You just talk, you talk too much.
Talking ceaselessly seems to be the only thing you're capable of doing.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: REGINALD HALL, JOE JONES
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@charlesdistefano3450
During a family car trip my mom was well into one of her never ending stories when this song came on the radio. We all started cracking up.
@ultracalicokittycat
🤣🤣🤣
@florjanbrudar692
Hilarious! I bet this story happened in the 1960s
@andrewpetik2034
😂😂😂
I laughed WAY TOO HARD at this, being reminded of my mom!
@wordeye
now that's a beautiful story!
@EpicAndrew97
Even the car was getting annoyed lmfao
@OleGarysCountry
Been listing to this song from time to time since 1960. A novelty song that I never get tired of. The song is from a wonderful time that will never be duplicated.
@sherrylightworker2651
That's definitely SO true!!
@65motowngirl
I know more people than I care to who fit this song to a t!
@ago7212
@65motowngirl DJT?😂