In Too Deep
Phil Collins Lyrics


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Hey listen guys
Take this advice, and remember always in life,

Into each heart some tears must fall
And though we love and lose, we must stand tall
'Cause we all got to cry sometimes
I said, sigh sometimes
Pull yourself together
There's no use crying forever

Because there's too many fish in the sea
Too many fish in the sea
Well there's short ones, tall ones, fine ones, kind ones
Too many fish in the sea

My mother once told me something
And every word is true
Don't waste your time on a girl
Who does not love you
She'll only mislead you
Only grieve you
Don't worry about her
Just do without her

Because there's too many fish in the sea
Too many fish in the sea
Short ones, tall ones, fine ones, kind ones
Too many fish in the sea

Well, if the fish isn't on your line
Bait your hook and keep on trying
Well don't let her get you down
There's other girls around

Because there's too many fish in the sea
There's too many fish in the sea
There's short ones, tall ones, fine ones, kind ones
Too many fish in the sea

I don't want nobody that don't want me
'Cause there's too many fish in the sea
Ain't gonna love nobody that don't love me, now
Too many fish in the sea
I don't need nobody that don't need me
Too many fish in the sea
I don't want nobody that don't love me, now




Too many fish in the sea
I don't want nobody that don't want me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Phil Collins's song In Too Deep carry a message of resilience and hope in the face of heartbreak. The song acknowledges that tears are inevitable in life, but encourages listeners to stand tall and not cry forever. The chorus drives home the point that there are plenty of other options out there when it comes to finding love – too many fish in the sea to waste time on someone who isn't interested or isn't worth the effort. The verses reinforce this idea, with the singer's mother warning him not to waste time on someone who doesn't love him and to move on to someone who does.


Overall, the song is a reminder to listeners that while heartbreak can be devastating, there are always other options and opportunities out there. By refusing to be held back by our past, we can move forward and find happiness once again.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey listen guys
Listen everyone


Take this advice, and remember always in life,
Remember this advice always in your life


Into each heart some tears must fall
Everyone experiences sadness at some point


And though we love and lose, we must stand tall
Even after heartbreak, we must move on


'Cause we all got to cry sometimes
Crying is a natural and necessary part of life


I said, sigh sometimes
It's okay to feel disheartened sometimes


Pull yourself together
Regain composure


There's no use crying forever
Don't dwell on sadness for too long


Because there's too many fish in the sea
There are many other potential partners out there


Well there's short ones, tall ones, fine ones, kind ones
Different people have different qualities


My mother once told me something
I received advice from my mother


And every word is true
The advice was valuable and accurate


Don't waste your time on a girl
Don't spend time on someone who doesn't reciprocate your feelings


Who does not love you
Someone who doesn't have romantic feelings towards you


She'll only mislead you
They may lead you on


Only grieve you
They may cause you heartache


Don't worry about her
Forget about her


Just do without her
Move on and live your life without her


Well, if the fish isn't on your line
If the person you like isn't interested


Bait your hook and keep on trying
Try with someone else


Well don't let her get you down
Don't let the rejection affect you too much


There's other girls around
There are other potential partners out there


I don't want nobody that don't want me
I don't want someone who doesn't reciprocate my feelings


'Cause there's too many fish in the sea
There are plenty of other potential partners


Ain't gonna love nobody that don't love me, now
I won't love someone who doesn't have feelings for me


I don't need nobody that don't need me
I don't want someone who doesn't need me in their life


I don't want nobody that don't love me, now
I don't want someone who doesn't have romantic feelings towards me


Too many fish in the sea
There are many other potential partners out there


I don't want nobody that don't want me
I don't want someone who doesn't reciprocate my feelings




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EDWARD HOLLAND, NORMAN WHITFIELD

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@anonymousok

Real Lyrics:
I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Duke where, uh, Phil Collins' presence became more apparent. I think Invisible Touch is the group's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums.

Listen to the brilliant ensemble playing of Banks, Collins and Rutherford. You can practically hear every nuance of every instrument.

In terms of lyrical craftsmanship, the sheer songwriting, this album hits a new peak of professionalism.

Take the lyrics to Land of Confusion. In this song, Phil Collins addresses the problems of abusive political authority. In Too Deep is the most moving pop song of the 1980s, about monogamy and commitment. The song is extremely uplifting. Their lyrics are as positive, affirmative, uh, as anything I've heard in rock.

Phil Collins' solo career seems to be more commercial and therefore more satisfying, in a narrower way. Especially songs like In the Air Tonight and, uh, Against All Odds.



@luisjurgenyangalimartinez8859

All that time I was searching
And nowhere to run to
It started me thinking
Wondering what I could make of my life
And who'd be waiting
Asking all kinds of questions to myself
But never finding the answers
Crying at the top of my voice
And no one listening
All this time, I still remember everything you said
Oh, oh, and there's so much you promised
How could I ever forget
Listen, you know I love you, but I just can't take this
You know I love you, but I'm playing for keeps
Although I need you, I'm not gonna make this
You know I want to, but I'm in too deep
So listen, listen to me
Ooh, you must believe me
I can feel your eyes go through me
But I don't know why
Oh, I know you're going, but I can't believe
It's the way that you're leaving
It's like we never knew each other at all
And it may be my fault
I gave you too many reasons, being alone
When I didn't want to
I thought you'd always be there
And I almost believed you
All this time, I still remember everything you said
Oh, oh, oh, oh
And there's so much you promised, how could I ever forget
Listen, you know I love you, but I just can't take this
You know I love you, but I'm playing for keeps
Although I need you, I'm not gonna make this
You know I want to, but I'm in too deep
So listen, listen to me
'Cause I can feel your eyes go through me
It seems I've spent too long
Only thinking about myself, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Now I want to spend my life
Just caring 'bout somebody else
Listen, you know I love you, but I just can't take this
You know I love you, but I'm playing for keeps
Although I need you, I'm not gonna make this
You know I want to, but I'm in too deep
You know I love
I love you, but I just can't take this
Anymore
You know I love you, love you
I love, love, love, love, you
But I can't take this anymore
You know I love, I love you
I love you, love you, love you
I can't take this anymore
You know I love, I love, love you, love, love you
But I can't take this no more
You know I love
I love but I can't take this no
No, no, no, no, no, oh, oh, more
Ah, ah, ah



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@cher236

Who's still listening to this amazing man in 2024❤?

@shawnanthony5404

Love Phil Collins. He's the man.

@christinearyani343

I'm still listening this song in 2024.❤❤ Phil Collins songs

@randpherigo9724

Follow you follow me, is great on guitar.. im back looking for more songs i can play.. the band is no slouch!

@cyrusjohnson7424

me and im 63 this year i will always listen to genesis or phil collins

@jbat001

Phil is great, but Genesis wouldn't be Genesis without Mike and Tony as well.

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@bobtache

Phil old pal, love your music, songs like this are so heart felt. I'm 73, and still miss someone....

@combatenteurbano4466

Parabéns meu irmão, você deve ter vivido muitas coisas boas na vida.

@shermboy14

3 instruments and 1 soulful voice. I swear the 80’s era knew what it took when it came to making great music. This classic has and will forever stay in rotation.

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What a comment !!! Precisely 🙏🏽❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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