LESS IS MORE
Joss Stone/Joss Stone/Joss Stone Lyrics
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Don't you know that just one rose will do
Don't go trying to put diamonds on my fingers
Don't you know that I'm making money too
Don't go throwing those stones outside my window
You don't gotta be calling three times a day
'Cause if you do then when we get together
Haven't you heard absence makes the heart grow fonder
Haven't you heard nothing good comes overnight
I'm telling you straight baby, just in case you wonder
It's turning me off, crowding me out its not right
[Chorus:]
Less is more
Back it up slow it down let it breathe
Cause you too much of a good thing can be
Bad
See we don't want to go out like that
Less is more
Pull it back, hold it down, chill it out
If you want me to still be around
Remember
If you want to be showing your affection
Don't you know a simple kiss will do
So many beautiful ways for love's expression
But I'm sorry to say your way ain't getting through
Haven't you heard a little space makes the heart grow fonder
Haven't you heard nothing good comes overnight
I'm telling you straight baby, just in case you wonder
It's turning me off, crowding me out its not right
[Chorus]
It would be something if I had a chance to be missing you
Too much for taking it's driving me crazy
That's all you do
It needs rearranging
It's so suffocating
That I can't move
You gotta take two steps back
Believe what they say
It's true
[Chorus]
Gimme a chance to miss you
Boy I don't mean to diss you, but
I tell you I need some space and still you call me up three times a day
You know, baby you crowding me out
Haven't you heard less is more
Less is more
In this song, Joss Stone is asking her partner to give her space as she feels overwhelmed by the constant attention he is giving her. She is of the opinion that a simple gesture can be more meaningful than grand gestures. The lyrics of the song focus on how less is always more in relationships and how too much can be suffocating. She asks her partner to take a step back and give her some breathing room as they need to slow things down a bit. She warns her partner that he might drive her away if he doesn’t give her space.
The first verse of the song sees Joss Stone telling her partner that she does not need over-the-top gestures to feel appreciated. The second verse talks about the benefits of having a little space in a relationship. In the pre-chorus, she warns her partner that his love might overwhelm and suffocate her if he doesn’t take it slow. The chorus reinforces the importance of giving each other space in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't go sending me those three dozen roses
I don't want an excessive amount of roses
Don't you know that just one rose will do
A simple gesture is enough to show affection
Don't go trying to put diamonds on my fingers
I don't need expensive jewelry to feel loved
Don't you know that I'm making money too
I don't need to be taken care of financially
Don't go throwing those stones outside my window
Don't be aggressive or act out of jealousy
You don't gotta be calling three times a day
Constant communication is not necessary
'Cause if you do then when we get together
If you do call excessively, it will make our time together awkward
I'll be biting my lip 'cause there's nothing else left to say
I will be uncomfortable because there won't be anything new to talk about
Haven't you heard absence makes the heart grow fonder
Sometimes distance can actually strengthen a relationship
Haven't you heard nothing good comes overnight
Good things take time to develop
I'm telling you straight baby, just in case you wonder
I'm being honest with you so you understand my perspective
It's turning me off, crowding me out its not right
Your actions are making me uncomfortable and suffocated
Less is more, Back it up slow it down let it breathe
A slower pace and less intensity is more appealing to me
Cause you too much of a good thing can be, Bad
Excessive behavior can have the opposite effect on a relationship
See we don't want to go out like that
We don't want our relationship to fail due to suffocation
Pull it back, hold it down, chill it out
Take it down a notch and give me some space
If you want me to still be around, Remember
If you want to keep me in your life, respect my boundaries
If you want to be showing your affection
If you want to express your love for me
Don't you know a simple kiss will do
A simple gesture of love is enough
So many beautiful ways for love's expression
There are many ways to show love
But I'm sorry to say your way ain't getting through
Your current approach to showing affection is not working
It would be something if I had a chance to be missing you
I would appreciate some space to actually miss you
Too much for taking it's driving me crazy
Your excessive behavior is overwhelming me
That's all you do, It needs rearranging, It's so suffocating, That I can't move
Your behavior is stifling me and it needs to change
You gotta take two steps back, Believe what they say, It's true
You need to respect my boundaries and understand that less is more
Gimme a chance to miss you, Boy I don't mean to diss you, but
Allow me some time to actually feel the desire to be with you
I tell you I need some space and still you call me up three times a day
My request for space is not being respected
You know, baby you crowding me out
Your behavior is making me feel suffocated
Less is more
Simplicity is more appealing in a relationship
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