The band, originally a four-piece, started out on Negative Progression Records. After gaining a small but solid fan base, the band was picked up by Lobster Records, on which they released Timing Is Everything in 2002, and Silverstrand in 2005. Silverstrand chronicles the band's move to southern California, and is their most focused work to date. Recently, the band added former Don't Look Down front man Ryan Ogren as an extra guitar player, and released their Virgin Records debut, Step Outside Yourself in late August 2006.
Too Much Information
Over It Lyrics
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To pretend it's time that remains
To rewind or start this again
Too much to hide, never saying what we mean,
Always paint the shadowy scene making sure the list goes
On and on and on...
Wanted to know what you're thinking
Wanted to know what you're thinking
But there's always too much information
Pull the blinds and hide from the sun
Cause he'll never leave us alone
Till were exposed for what we've become
Bury the truth with a promise of a new one
A crusade for something truer
Than this talk of how we'll never quite belong
(Never belong)
Wanted to know what you're thinking
Wanted too much information you withhold
Wanted to know what you're thinking
But there's always too much information
(Never belong. Never ever belong)
Wanted to know what you're thinking
Wanted too much information you withhold
Wanted to know what you're thinking
But there's always too much information
Wanted to know what you're thinking
Wanted too much information you withhold
I want every wall in the world to crumble and dissolve
But there's always too much...
Wanted to know what you're thinking
Always too much information
The song "Too Much Information" by Over It explores the concept of constant communication and a desire for transparency, but also the fear and discomfort that comes with being too exposed. The first verse presents a hypothetical situation of wanting to start over, but never being able to fully express oneself. The lyrics suggest that people tend to hide behind shadows and avoid saying what they actually mean to maintain a certain image or avoid confrontation. The chorus repeats the desire for knowledge and information, but acknowledges that there is always too much of it, and it becomes overwhelming and exhausting.
The second verse expands on the theme of hiding and avoiding exposure. The metaphorical language of pulling blinds and burying the truth suggests a sense of shame or guilt. The promise of a "new truth" implies a constant need to reinvent oneself or be someone different for acceptance. The repetition of "never belong" emphasizes the sense of isolation and disconnection from others.
Overall, the song portrays a paradoxical desire for connection and authenticity, but also the fear and discomfort that comes with being vulnerable and exposed. It sheds light on the struggle to balance these opposing forces in modern communication and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Say there's some hypothetical way
If there were a way that is imagined or proposed
To pretend it's time that remains
To act as if there is still time to fix things
To rewind or start this again
To go back in time and begin anew
Too much to hide, never saying what we mean,
We keep too much hidden, never expressing our true intentions
Always paint the shadowy scene making sure the list goes
We always create a dark and unclear picture, ensuring that the list of things we conceal only gets longer
On and on and on...
Continuously and without end
Wanted to know what you're thinking
I desired to understand your thoughts
Wanted too much information you withhold
I wanted more information than you were willing to give
But there's always too much information
But there always seems to be an excessive amount of information to process
Pull the blinds and hide from the sun
We block out the light and avoid facing reality
Cause he'll never leave us alone
The truth will always be present and following us
Till were exposed for what we've become
Until we are uncovered for who we truly are
Bury the truth with a promise of a new one
We cover up the truth with a false promise of a new reality
A crusade for something truer
We search for something more honest and genuine
Than this talk of how we'll never quite belong
Something more authentic than discussions of how we will never truly fit in
(Never belong)
We will always feel out of place
Wanted to know what you're thinking
I desired to understand your thoughts
Always too much information
But there always seems to be an excessive amount of information to process
(Never belong. Never ever belong)
We will never feel like we truly fit in
Wanted to know what you're thinking
I desired to understand your thoughts
I want every wall in the world to crumble and dissolve
I want every barrier in the world to break down
But there's always too much...
But there always seems to be an excessive amount of obstacles to overcome
Wanted to know what you're thinking
I desired to understand your thoughts
Always too much information
But there always seems to be an excessive amount of information to process
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES BAILEY, JAMES ULRICH, MICHAEL JOSEPH GREEN, PETER MUNTERS, SETH WATTS
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