Too much to ask
Moonchild Lyrics


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Footsteps down the hallway
You tried but you can't wait
Ten minutes to kiss me
Then we'll meet around eight

I shouldn't have given you my key
Noises playing tricks on me
I shouldn't have given you my key
Noises playing tricks on me

Is it too much to ask for you to love me like that?
Is it too much to ask?
Is it too much to ask for you to love me like that?
Is it too much to ask?

Jingling at the front door
Can't resist the encore
Call in sick, please, baby
There's nothing that I want more
(It's all I want)

I shouldn't have given you my key
Noises playing tricks on me
I shouldn't have given you my key
Noises playing tricks on me

Is it too much to ask for you to love me like that?
Is it too much to ask?
Is it too much to ask for you to love me like that?
Is it too much for me to ask?

Is it too much? (You to love me, to love me like, you love me, love me like)
(You to love me, to love me like, you love me, love me like)
Is it too much to me? (You to love me, to love me like, you love me, love me like)




(You to love me, to love me like, you love me, love me like)
Love me...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Moonchild's song Too Much to Ask describe a relationship where one person is craving more love and affection than the other is willing to provide. The first verse sets the scene of the couple's interaction, with the singer noting the other's hesitation when it comes to kissing. The chorus reveals the main theme of the song, with the singer asking whether it's too much to ask for their lover to love them more. The second verse continues with the couple's physical interactions, painting a picture of someone who can't resist being with their partner, even if it means calling in sick to work. The chorus repeats the sentiment of wanting more love and affection, and the song ends with a plea for the other person to love them.


The lyrics of Too Much to Ask are relatable to anyone who has ever felt unrequited love or a desire for more affection from a partner. The singer of the song is vulnerable, admitting that they may have made a mistake in giving their lover a key to their home, as it has made them feel paranoid about every little noise. The use of repetition in the chorus emphasizes the singer's longing for more love, and the unanswered question of whether it's too much to ask creates tension and uncertainty.


Overall, Too Much to Ask is a poignant and emotive song about the complexities of love and longing.


Line by Line Meaning

Footsteps down the hallway
I hear your footsteps and I know it's you coming to see me


You tried but you can't wait
You can't wait to be with me, even though you tried to hold back


Ten minutes to kiss me
You only have a short time before you have to leave, so we'll have to make the most of it


Then we'll meet around eight
We'll see each other later tonight, but it feels like forever away


I shouldn't have given you my key
I regret giving you access to my personal space and life, as it makes me vulnerable


Noises playing tricks on me
I hear noises and I think they're coming from you even though they're not


Is it too much to ask for you to love me like that?
I wonder if it's too big of a request to ask you to love me the way I need and desire to be loved


Jingling at the front door
I hear the sound of you arriving at my house to see me


Can't resist the encore
We can't resist seeing each other, despite knowing that it might cause more problems


Call in sick, please, baby
I wish you could stay with me longer, but you have responsibilities that keep you from doing so


There's nothing that I want more
I want to be with you more than anything else right now


Is it too much for me to ask?
I question whether it's asking too much of you to give me the love and attention that I crave


Is it too much? (You to love me, to love me like, you love me, love me like)
I ask if it's too much to ask you to love me the way I need, expressed in different ways


(You to love me, to love me like, you love me, love me like)
I repeat my request for you to love me in a specific way


Is it too much to me? (You to love me, to love me like, you love me, love me like)
I question if it's too much for me to ask you for the kind of love I need


(You to love me, to love me like, you love me, love me like)
I repeat my request for you to love me the way I crave


Love me...
All I want is for you to love me the way I need to be loved




Writer(s): Amber Navran

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lyrics

[Verse 1]
Footsteps down the hallway
You tried but you can't wait
Ten minutes to kiss me
Then we'll meet around eight

[Pre-Chorus]
I shouldn't have given you my key
Noises playing tricks on me (Tricks on me)
I shouldn't have given you my key
Noises playing tricks on me (Playing tricks on me)

[Chorus]
Is it too much to ask for you to love me like that?
Is it too much to ask? (Oh)
Is it too much to ask for you to love me like that? (You to love me like)
Is it too much to ask?

[Verse 2]
Jingling at the front door (Could it be, could it be?)
Can't resist the encore (My baby)
Call in sick, please, baby (Oh)
There's nothing that I want more
(It's all I want)

[Pre-Chorus]
I shouldn't have given you my key
Noises playing tricks on me (Playing tricks on me)
I shouldn't have given you my key
Noises playing tricks on me

[Chorus]
Is it too much to ask for you to love me like that?
Is it too much to ask? (Oh)
Is it too much to ask for you to love me like that? (For you to love me like)
Is it too much for me to ask?

[Outro]
Is it too much?
(You to love me, to love me like)
(You to love me, to love me like that)
To ask?
(You to love me, to love me like)
(You to love me, to love me like that)
Is it too much for me?
(You to love me, to love me like)
(You to love me, to love me like that)
Love me like
(You to love me, to love me like)
(You to love me, to love me like that)
Love me



All comments from YouTube:

hypnos.

Can we just talk about how gorgeous and soothing Amber's voice is?😭😭❤ y'all are Grammy worthy and I'm completely obsessed with your music. Much love from South Africa.

Brianne' Wright

The first 5 seconds of the song literally brought ultimate joy to my life...instantly 💓💓💓💓 love Moonchild

Michael Hall

👀I just said that and didn't even see your comment I swear😂

Brianne' Wright

@Michael Hall lol great minds think alike...they are so dope!

Salima Rah

Yes me too!!!

jed h

So tru !!

lifteddamoe1

Awesome song can't stop listening

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Little Malcolm

1 thing about this group, they're consistent. They don't put out bad projects. I don't know how they do it. Very happy I found them

Shayvon Vaughan

Facts

lifteddamoe1

Just found out about them last week actually and since then I've been telling everyone I know who enjoys great music about this group...Incredible!!!!

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