In 2006 Doillon began writing music with friend and musician Chris Brenner. A song they wrote together "The Girl Is Gone" was featured on the Visionaire Magazine special music issue and picture disk in 2007. Doillon sings, plays guitar and writes lyrics and is rumored to be writing material for an upcoming album with Brenner, musician John Mitchell and various artists.
Her first album, "Places" was released in France on September 3rd 2012.
Too Much
Lou Doillon Lyrics
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Waiting for you to swing open the door
Is there something that I'm missing
Or is it too much that I'm showing?
I know some say "Fight him away", but me I say "Come in"
So I smile a little too much
And the glass, it comes quick to the mouth
So I smile a little too much
And the glass, it comes quick to the mouth
And I go on and on sometimes just like the rest of us
It must be something deep within that I need to prove to you
Maybe I'm not what you expected to find
Yes, I'm all out on display and what I've spent a life to gather
In a night I'll give away, yes in a night I'll give away
So I smile a little too much
And the glass, it comes quick to the mouth
And I go on and on sometimes just like the rest of us
Yes, I smile a little too much
And the glass, it comes quick to the mouth
And I go on and on sometimes just like the rest of us
You can see me come a mile away
You can see me come a mile away
Oh, you can see me come a mile away
'Cause I've been pacing up and down this corridor
Waiting for you to swing open the door
Is there something that I'm missing or is it too much that I'm showing?
I know some say "Fight him away", but me I say "Come in"
So I smile a little too much
And the glass, it comes quick to the mouth
And I go on and on sometimes just like the rest of us
So I smile a little too much
And the glass, it comes quick to the mouth
And I go on and on sometimes just like the rest of us
So I smile a little too much
And the glass, it comes quick to the mouth
And I go on and on sometimes just like the rest of us
Yes, I smile a little too much
And the glass, it comes quick to the mouth
And I go on and on sometimes just like the rest of us
In “Too Much,” Lou Doillon expresses how she feels about a person she is waiting for. She paces up and down the corridor and waits for the person to open the door, uncertain about whether showing too much of herself is going to hinder things. She wonders if she is missing something or if she is too much for the person she is waiting for, and if she should fight him away or just let him in. The first verse is a reflection of the singer's thoughts at that moment, and the listener can sense her hesitancy, but then she decides to throw caution to the wind and let the person in despite her fears of showing too much. The chorus has her acknowledging her excessive reactions with a smile and a glass. It seems as though the glass she drinks from is her escape, something that temporarily relieves her doubts and uncertainty. She mentions how she goes on and on, just like everyone else, suggesting that these feelings of ambiguity are common and that she is not alone.
The second verse reveals that the person she is waiting for may not be what she expected to find, and that she's afraid of giving too much away too soon, ruining everything. She's worked hard to gather the things she's putting out on display, but she feels she's giving them away too easily, maybe even recklessly. She focuses on the glass again, acknowledging how it gets quick to her mouth, which may hint at her discomfort with the situation. Despite this, she continues to put on a brave face and smile perhaps because she is not ready to let herself completely show until she is sure of the other person's intentions.
Overall, the song seems to be about vulnerability, fear of rejection, and hopeful anticipation. It's a relatable song about the internal struggles that occur when connecting with someone new.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I've been pacing up and down this corridor
I have been anxiously waiting and walking back and forth, hoping for a certain outcome.
Waiting for you to swing open the door
I am hoping for someone specific to come and interact with me intimately.
Is there something that I'm missing
I am uncertain if there is something I am failing to understand or notice.
Or is it too much that I'm showing?
I am concerned that I am expressing too much emotion or vulnerability.
I know some say "Fight him away", but me I say "Come in"
While some people advise to push away those who are intimidating, I prefer to invite them in and engage with them.
So I smile a little too much
I use a smile as a facade to hide my emotions and appear more pleasant and approachable.
And the glass, it comes quick to the mouth
I cope with my anxiety and stress by drinking alcohol, perhaps too frequently and in excess.
And I go on and on sometimes just like the rest of us
I have moments where I feel like I am repeating myself or my actions are indistinguishable from others.
It must be something deep within that I need to prove to you
I feel a strong urge to demonstrate my value and worth to someone significant in my life.
Maybe I'm not what you expected to find
Perhaps the person I am trying to impress has different expectations of me, and I fear I cannot meet them.
Yes, I'm all out on display and what I've spent a life to gather
I feel vulnerable and exposed, like everything I have worked to achieve is being scrutinized and evaluated.
In a night I'll give away, yes in a night I'll give away
Despite my effort to build my life and success, in a moment of insecurity, I could give away everything I have worked for.
You can see me come a mile away
I am conspicuous and easy to identify, perhaps due to my overly friendly demeanor or attention-seeking behavior.
And the glass, it comes quick to the mouth
Again, I use alcohol as a coping mechanism for my anxiety and insecurities.
Yes, I smile a little too much
I rely on a fake smile to make myself appear more approachable and likable than I may feel inside.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Lou Doillon
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@sderoski1
Lou Doillon, many condolences on the loss of a great star, your mother
@JerryWriter
She is perfect and she is underrated. Real artist!
@virginiedemaison367
Il y a , de temps en temps, une chanson qui arrive tellement au bon moment dans notre vie qu on la pense ecrite pour nous ....merci merci merci
@booketins5088
La douceur de vivre, même dans le trop, ne jamais oublier de s'y laisser glisser
@isabellenicaud6161
Chouette chanson. Superbe voix comme d'hab. Le film est excellent et capte bien ces moments de fête toute simple, cela a fait remonter des vieux souvenirs 1975-1985.... Cette femme sait bouger et danser. Et sa voix est addictive.
@zetaleynetrompelamort5368
Elle a été à bonne école avec sa maman en terme d'occuper l'espace avec son corps, gracieusement
@victorfecka5229
🤩🤩🤩🤩🍾🥂 Veuillez passer d'excellentes fêtes de fin d'année Lou ! 🥂🍾🤩🤩🤩🤩
@marcfernandez995marcfernan5
Un malouin qui habite en Savoie je t'aime ❤
@vaniawolf12
J'adore ! Merci beaucoup Lou 😘
Cette chanson me fait penser à la liberté, on est libre. J'ai envie de danser. Bisous bisous
@sandrinedepinho8526
J'adore.
C'est frais, sensuel, dynamique. Superbe.
Liberté, enfin envol..... C'est ça !