"Too Much" was also the original song for their debut film Spiceworld, with the accompanying music video featuring clips and a 'movie' theme.
It was the Spice Girls' sixth consecutive number one in the UK, and their fourth top 10 hit in the USA.
Too Much
Spice Girls Lyrics
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Deep and meaningless, words to me
Easy lover, I need a friend
Road to nowhere, twist and turns but will this never end
Well my dear you'll know that he pleases me (eases me)
But short term solution ain't no resolution
There ain't no release for me
But something's coming over me to make me wonder (ooh)
Too much of nothing is just as tough
I need to know the way to feel to keep me satisfied (ooh)
Unwrap yourself from around my finger
Hold me too tight or left to linger
Something fine built to last
Slipped up there I guess we're running out of time too fast
Yes my dear you know he soothes me (moves me)
There's no complication there's no explanation
It's just a groove in me
Too much of something is bad enough (bad enough)
But something's coming over me to make me wonder (ooh)
Too much of nothing is just as tough (just as tough)
I need to know the way to feel to keep me satisfied (ooh)
What part of no don't you understand (understand, understand)
I want a man not a boy who thinks he can
Boy who thinks he can
Too much of something is bad enough
But something's coming over me to make me wonder (ooh)
Too much of nothing is just as tough
I need to know the way to feel to keep me satisfied (ooh)
Too much of nothing so why don't we give it a try
Too much of something we're gonna be living a lie
Too much of nothing so why don't we give it a try
Too much of something we're gonna be living a lie
Too much of nothing so why don't we give it a try
Too much of something we're gonna be living a lie
The lyrics of the song Too Much by the Spice Girls address the struggles of being in a relationship that is not satisfying. The song discusses the contradictions of love, where it can be both blinding and shallow. The singer recognizes that her lover pleases and eases her, yet the relationship is only a short term solution and there seems to be no resolution or release for her. The repeated refrain of "too much of something is bad enough" suggests that even when the relationship seems good, it can still become too much to handle. The singer declares that she needs to know the way to feel to keep her satisfied.
The lyrics also touch on the idea that sometimes we hold onto things that do not serve us, represented in the lines "unwrap yourself from around my finger" and "hold me too tight or left to linger." They suggest that the singer needs something fine that will last, rather than a temporary solution. The tension in the song builds until the bridge, where the singer declares that she wants a man, not a boy who thinks he can. She has had enough of the lackluster relationship and wants something substantial.
Overall, the song Too Much is a commentary on the complexities of love and relationships. It recognizes the difficulties of finding fulfillment and acknowledges that sometimes, even when something seems good, it can still be too much to handle.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is blind, as far as the eye can see
Love can be irrational and foolish, even if it seems reasonable to others.
Deep and meaningless, words to me
Words that seem profound or significant to others may hold no value or meaning to me.
Easy lover, I need a friend
I crave intimacy and connection, but I also need someone who is supportive and easy-going.
Road to nowhere, twist and turns but will this never end
Life can feel aimless and confusing, with unexpected obstacles and challenges that seem never-ending.
Well my dear you'll know that he pleases me (eases me)
I enjoy being with him, but it's just a temporary escape from bigger problems.
But short term solution ain't no resolution
Using someone or something as a quick fix won't solve long-term issues or bring true satisfaction.
There ain't no release for me
I can't find any relief or escape from my struggles or worries.
Too much of something is bad enough
Excess can be harmful, even if it seems desirable initially.
But something's coming over me to make me wonder (ooh)
Despite the risks of excess, something is tempting me to indulge and experiment.
Too much of nothing is just as tough
Lack or absence of something can be just as difficult to cope with as too much of it.
I need to know the way to feel to keep me satisfied (ooh)
I'm searching for a way to feel content and fulfilled in a sustainable way.
Unwrap yourself from around my finger
Stop trying to control or manipulate me, I don't want to be tied down or trapped.
Hold me too tight or left to linger
I don't want to be smothered or abandoned, I need a balance of affection and space.
Something fine built to last
I want something meaningful and lasting, not just a fleeting romance or infatuation.
Slipped up there I guess we're running out of time too fast
Our relationship has hit a snag or a mistake has been made, and time is running out to fix it.
Yes my dear you know he soothes me (moves me)
I'm attracted to him and he makes me feel good, but it's not enough to sustain a healthy relationship.
There's no complication there's no explanation
Our relationship lacks depth or meaning, it's just a surface-level connection.
It's just a groove in me
I'm caught up in the moment and the attraction, but it's not going to last or bring true happiness.
What part of no don't you understand (understand, understand)
I've made it clear that I want a mature, committed partner, not someone who is arrogant or demanding.
I want a man not a boy who thinks he can
I'm looking for someone who is responsible, confident, and respectful, not someone who is immature or overconfident.
Too much of nothing so why don't we give it a try
Even though absence or restraint can be tough, it might be worth exploring as an alternative to excess or indulgence.
Too much of something we're gonna be living a lie
If we keep indulging in excess or taking shortcuts, we'll never attain true happiness or fulfillment.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Melanie Chisholm, Geri Halliwell, Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton, Melanie Brown, Andy Watkins, Paul Wilson
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Love is blind, as far as the eye can see
Deep and meaningless, words to me
Easy lover, I need a friend
Road to nowhere, twist and turns but will this never end
Well my dear you'll know that he pleases me (eases me)
But short term solution ain't no resolution
There ain't no release for me
Too much of something is bad enough
But something's coming over me to make me wonder (ooh)
Too much of nothing is just as tough
I need to know the way to feel to keep me satisfied (ooh)
Unwrap yourself from around my finger
Hold me too tight or left to linger
Something fine built to last
Slipped up there I guess we're running out of time too fast
Yes my dear you know he soothes me (moves me)
There's no complication there's no explanation
It's just a groove in me
Too much of something is bad enough (bad enough)
But something's coming over me to make me wonder (ooh)
Too much of nothing is just as tough (just as tough)
I need to know the way to feel to keep me satisfied (ooh)
What part of no don't you understand (understand, understand)
I want a man not a boy who thinks he can
Boy who thinks he can
Too much of something is bad enough
But something's coming over me to make me wonder (ooh)
Too much of nothing is just as tough
I need to know the way to feel to keep me satisfied (ooh)
Too much of nothing so why don't we give it a try
Too much of something we're gonna be living a lie
Too much of nothing so why don't we give it a try
Too much of something we're gonna be living a lie
Too much of nothing so why don't we give it a try
Too much of something we're gonna be living a lie
@kayellex1369
The way Mel sings 'I want a man not a boy who thinks he can' forever gives me shivers!!
@manjari9918
Its my favorite part of the song!
@Aninha5266
For real! The best past of the song
@theeleventhstar
Same here! I was just lying here thinking about that line, which is what brought me here to watch the video again for the first time in years! I'm glad I grew up with the Spice Girls, and that they can still affect me this way after 25 years
@kindness_guygaming6951
It literally just did for me. And it feels so good.
@noecases5940
@@nabojsa es la que más me gustó de pequeño y eso que no hago nada de deporte jajajaja, con los años me gustaron las demás, eso sí, la poses no
@jp6565
There's just something magical about their music that takes you back to a time where you were care free
@victoriaboston5468
💯
@NazriB
Lies again? Hard Slap Squirt Squirm
@nakiacorbin8350
Yes I agree