Meg & Dia (previously known as The Meg & Dia Band) released its first album, Our Home Is Gone, in 2005. At the time, the band consisted of just the two Frampton sisters, and the album's tracks were mostly acoustic songs. Meg played guitar and provided back-up vocals while Dia sang. A year later, they released their second album, Something Real, which was their first album released under Doghouse Records.
In 2009, Meg & Dia released their third album Here, Here and Here. The songs What If and Black Wedding have since been released as singles.
How Much?
Meg & Dia Lyrics
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I heard that a knee makes a good pillow
When your down
And do you like it
When someone tickles your arm?
Curl your locks of hair round and round
You're so tired
As your chest rises up and down
I don't get it either
But someday we'll learn
How the earth spins round and round
You need to fall
Thats what people always say
You don't know anything at all
you haven't felt the pain
When should I crawl.
When should I take the final blow.
When is it bad enough.
To earn the right to show.
How hard should I fall
Before it's my turn to be heard.
How much pain should I show on my face
Before you listen to a word.
How bad should I hurt?
How much is enough?
You just jerked.
I hope you're dreaming.
But isn't drowning all we've earned?
I won't close my eyes till you lay still, and I won't cry.
I've been through nothing.
I haven't witnessed a full stab.
I need to experience something before I get laughed at.
You need to fall.
That's what people always say
You don't know anything at all
you haven't felt the pain
When should I crawl.
When should I take the final blow.
When is it bad enough.
To earn the right to show.
How hard should I fall
Before it's my turn to be heard.
How much pain should I show on my face
Before you listen to a word.
When should I crawl.
When should I take the final blow.
When is it bad enough.
To earn the right to show.
How bad should I hurt?
How much is enough?
The lyrics of Meg & Dia's song How Much? convey a sense of desperation and a yearning to prove oneself to the world. The first few lines describe a moment of tenderness where the singer is taking care of someone who is tired, but soon after, the lyrics delve into the core of the song's message. The questions posed by the singer reflect a sense of confusion and helplessness, as they wonder how much pain they need to endure or how hard they need to fall to be noticed and heard.
As the lyrics continue, they become more introspective, focusing on the singer's struggle to understand when they should fight and when they should give in. They wonder when it's "bad enough" to show their pain and when they've "earned the right to show." The final repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's confusion and desperation. They don't know how much they need to hurt to be seen and heard, and they don't know how much pain should be reflected on their face for others to understand their struggles.
Overall, How Much? is a song about the struggle many individuals face in feeling like they need to prove their worth through pain, and the sense of confusion that comes with not knowing what it takes to be seen and heard.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleep on now
It's time to go to sleep and rest.
I heard that a knee makes a good pillow
Someone shared some helpful advice on how to find comfort while sleeping.
When your down
During moments of sadness or defeat.
And do you like it
When someone tickles your arm?
Asking about personal preferences and what brings joy.
Curl your locks of hair round and round
Playing with hair to soothe and calm the mind.
You're so tired
Let me straighten out your shirt
As your chest rises up and down
Taking care of someone who is exhausted, helping them to settle and breathe easier.
I don't get it either
But someday we'll learn
How the earth spins round and round
Acknowledging that there are mysteries in life that are yet to be understood but hopeful for the future.
You need to fall
Thats what people always say
People often advise to fail and learn from mistakes in order to grow.
You don't know anything at all
you haven't felt the pain
Challenging someone's lack of experience and exposure to life's hardships.
When should I crawl.
When should I take the final blow.
When is it bad enough.
To earn the right to show.
Questioning the appropriate timing and extent of vulnerability and when it is justified to express oneself.
How hard should I fall
Before it's my turn to be heard.
How much pain should I show on my face
Before you listen to a word.
Asking if there is a specific threshold of pain and struggle that must be reached before being taken seriously.
How bad should I hurt?
How much is enough?
Further exploring the idea of what qualifies as a significant amount of pain and whether it warrants acknowledgement and empathy.
You just jerked.
I hope you're dreaming.
But isn't drowning all we've earned?
I won't close my eyes till you lay still, and I won't cry.
I've been through nothing.
I haven't witnessed a full stab.
I need to experience something before I get laughed at.
Watching someone else suffer, unsure of the severity of what they're going through, and feeling inadequate in handling their pain. Desiring for one's own struggles in life to be validated and taken seriously.
When should I crawl.
When should I take the final blow.
When is it bad enough.
To earn the right to show.
Repeating the earlier sentiment of questioning the appropriate timing and extent of vulnerability and when it is justified to express oneself.
How hard should I fall
Before it's my turn to be heard.
How much pain should I show on my face
Before you listen to a word.
Repeating the earlier sentiment of asking if there is a specific threshold of pain and struggle that must be reached before being taken seriously.
When should I crawl.
When should I take the final blow.
When is it bad enough.
To earn the right to show.
Repeating the earlier sentiment of questioning the appropriate timing and extent of vulnerability and when it is justified to express oneself.
How bad should I hurt?
How much is enough?
Repeating the earlier sentiment of further exploring the idea of what qualifies as a significant amount of pain and whether it warrants acknowledgement and empathy.
Contributed by Aaron E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Britt W.
As a teenager I never understood this song, but dammit do I know exactly wtf Dia's singing about as an adult. It's sad too. I just realized how much innocence we lose as we grow and go through bullshit
Bri Ree Tee Vee
This song is beautiful. It’s way too underrated.
Alex Chen
I love this song so much, I really feel it these days
Mynameisamrin
So for a guitar presentation, I did a documentary thing about Meg and Dia, and the teacher loved them so much she wants me to show it to my vocal class too. Well I don't actually know if she loved them but why else would she do that right?
Ashley Martinez
great song
roberto suarez
This song is so true
Yo yaw
It's terrible to relate to this song. It hurts too much.
Davina Tomlin
Oh my god, this song... O.O
Role
THIS BACK!!
Miny Maldonado
meg y dia love you