Too Much
OSHRI Lyrics
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Tryna be like someone you're not
Smile like you you mean it
These [?] ain't dreamin' what you thought, ah
Tryna fit in tryna pretend, you're lost
Let me see what's underneath the night life, the bright lights
Underneath the good times and bad eyes
Can't see when there's too much
I just want to know the real you, the bad too
Strip it all the way down, it's all true
You're just trying too much
Can't see when there's too much
You don't need too much, too much, too much, too much, too much
You don't need too much, too much, too much, too much, too much
Aim to please you put on, a show
Walk into the place like you own it
Try to fix what is broken with somebody taking you home, oh
But you're leaving again, leaving again, alone
Let me see what's underneath the night life, the bright lights
Underneath the good times and bad eyes
All of this is too much
Can't see when there's too much
I just want to know the real you, the bad too
Strip it all the way down, it's all true
You're just trying too much
Can't see when there's too much
You don't need too much, too much, too much, too much, too much
You don't need too much, too much, too much, too much, too much
If you want the wrong one
Then you're doing it right
But you just want love
I can see in your eyes
So take it off for me baby without it you're more than enough
So if you want the wrong one
Then you're doing it right
But you just want love
I can see in your eyes
So take it off for me baby without it you're more than enough
Let me see what's underneath the night life, the bright lights
Underneath the good times and bad eyes
All of this is too much
Can't see when there's too much
I just want to know the real you, the bad too
Strip it all the way down, it's all true
You're just trying too much
Can't see when there's too much
You don't need too much, too much, too much, too much, too much
You don't need too much, too much, too much, too much, too much
In OSHRI's song "Too Much," the lyrics are about how some people try so hard to fit in and be someone they're not because they think it's what will make them happy. The singer recognizes this and urges the subject to strip away the external things (night life, bright lights, good times) to reveal their true self. The chorus repeats the phrase "you don't need too much" to reinforce the message that genuine happiness and fulfillment is found within oneself and not through trying to impress others or conforming to societal norms.
The verse "think I'm dress up, you're off / tryna be like someone you're not" highlights the idea that people are trying to be somebody else instead of embracing who they really are. The line "smile like you mean it / these [?] ain't dreamin' what you thought" could be interpreted as putting on a facade of happiness and confidence when in reality, the subject feels lost and uncertain about their identity.
The bridge "if you want the wrong one / then you're doing it right / but you just want love / I can see in your eyes" touches upon the idea that while trying to fit in and conform to others' expectations, the subject may have attracted the wrong kind of people. The singer reminds them that they just want love and connection and that they are enough without trying too hard to be someone they're not.
Overall, "Too Much" is a song about self-discovery and acceptance, encouraging listeners to shed external expectations and embrace their true selves.
Line by Line Meaning
Think I'm, think I'm dress up, you're off
You're trying too hard to impress others by dressing up and pretending to be someone you're not.
Tryna be like someone you're not
You are attempting to be like someone who you are not.
Smile like you you mean it
You are smiling, but it is not genuine.
These [?] ain't dreamin' what you thought, ah
Your expectations are not aligned with reality.
Tryna fit in tryna pretend, you're lost
You are struggling to fit in and pretending to be someone you're not, which makes you feel lost.
Let me see what's underneath the night life, the bright lights
I want to see the real you, beyond the flashy lifestyle and nightlife.
Underneath the good times and bad eyes
I want to see the true side of you, even the bad aspects of your life.
All of this is too much
The external pressures and expectations are overwhelming.
Can't see when there's too much
It is difficult to see things clearly when there is an overwhelming amount of external pressures.
I just want to know the real you, the bad too
I want to know the genuine you, even if it includes the negative aspects of your personality or life.
Strip it all the way down, it's all true
I want you to reveal your true self by removing all external influences or pressures.
You're just trying too much
You are putting too much effort into trying to impress or fit in.
Can't see when there's too much
It is hard to see things clearly when there is an overwhelming amount of external pressures.
You don't need too much, too much, too much, too much, too much
You do not require an excessive amount of external expectations and pressures.
Aim to please you put on, a show
You are trying to please others by putting on a fake persona.
Walk into the place like you own it
You enter a place with confidence and arrogance, even if it is not genuine.
Try to fix what is broken with somebody taking you home, oh
You try to fix your internal struggles or emotional issues by engaging in superficial relationships.
But you're leaving again, leaving again, alone
Despite trying to fill your emotional void with superficial relationships, you are ultimately left alone once again.
If you want the wrong one
If you choose to engage in relationship with someone who is not good for you.
Then you're doing it right
You are making the right choices for yourself, even if they are not healthy or beneficial.
But you just want love
Despite the unhealthy choices, you are seeking love and affection.
I can see in your eyes
I can perceive your true desire for love and affection through your eyes.
So take it off for me baby without it you're more than enough
You should remove the external pressures and expectations and embrace your true self, as it is more than enough for me.
Contributed by Zoe H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.