Is It Too Much
Shelby Lynne Allison Moorer Lyrics
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Is it too much to carry in your heart?
No one else seals the rainfall
No one else feels the ghost now
Is it too much to carry in your heart?
Is it too much hurtin' in your eyes?
Is it too much, the feelings you try to hide?
No one else bears this heavy load
Is it too much to carry in your heart?
Bring it here to my side
Tell me about the tears you cry
Lord knows you must be tired by now
You whisper what you never tell
Don't you know you ain't by yourself
I'm right here to help you lay it down
Is it too much to carry in your heart?
Is it too much to carry in your heart?
No one else sees the memories
No one else lives it with me
Is it too much to carry in your heart?
Is it too much to carry?
The song "Is It Too Much" by Shelby Lynne and Allison Moorer is a soulful ballad about the weight of emotional baggage. The lyrics pose a series of questions, asking whether it is too much to bear the pain and memories that exist in one's heart. The song acknowledges that no one else can fully understand the depth and complexity of these emotions or the struggles one faces, yet it offers a sense of comfort and companionship in the midst of it all.
The first verse highlights the isolating experience of holding onto something heavy, expressing that "no one else seals the rainfall" and "no one else feels the ghost now." These lines suggest that the pain and memories are unique to the individual and cannot be shared or entirely understood by others. The second verse asks whether the feelings are too much to conceal or hide, acknowledging the strain this can place on a person.
The chorus returns to the idea that no one else can share in the experience or truly understand, but offers a solution to the weight one carries: to bring the pain and memories to someone who offers comfort and will help "lay it down." The song concludes with a final question, asking again whether it is too much to carry, leaving the answer up in the air.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it too much to carry in your heart?
Are the emotions too heavy for you to handle alone?
No one else seals the rainfall
No one else understands your pain and sorrow.
No one else feels the ghost now
No one else can see the past that still haunts you.
Is it too much hurtin' in your eyes?
Are you in so much pain that it shows in your eyes?
Is it too much, the feelings you try to hide?
Are the emotions so overwhelming that you are trying to hide them?
No one else walks upon this road
No one else has experienced the same journey as you have.
No one else bears this heavy load
No one else can truly understand the weight of your burdens.
Bring it here to my side
Confide in me and let me help share the burden.
Tell me about the tears you cry
Share your sadness and pain with me.
Lord knows you must be tired by now
You have been carrying this weight for a long time and are exhausted.
You whisper what you never tell
You trust me enough to share your deepest secrets.
Don't you know you ain't by yourself
You don't have to face this alone.
I'm right here to help you lay it down
I am here to support you and help you let go of your burdens.
No one else sees the memories
No one else understands the past experiences that haunt you.
No one else lives it with me
No one else has shared your experiences like I have.
Is it too much to carry?
Is the emotional weight too much for you to bear alone?
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALLISON MOORER, SHELBY LYNNE
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Skeeter NYC
Such a great collaboration. I'm so happy that Shelby & Allison finally cut an album together. It's like a no brainer. Thank you, ladies!
Linda Doane
I love everything they do, but this song is especially beautiful. Thank you~
alicia cabrera-thomas
This song is just amazingly wonderful & another reason why I am going to this concert this evening..
just haunting...
charles bradshaw
Just read the article in Garden and Gun about yall so I looked and found this. Must say what a beautiful picture of you two sitting on the steps together.
Jeff Grinnell
At last, they recording together! Worth the wait.
Ho Lee Sheet
I can't wait to grab up this CD. AM and SL are two of my favorite artists/singers. This album is going to be wonderful!!!
Don Tapert
Artistry at the highest level.
Nina Spencer
Stunning!
Jeff Bach
Goosebumps..........
Ilsa Galvin
Hauntingly...
Beautiful!!!
Just found ...
You...
2021!!!