It's All Too Much
The Beatles Lyrics
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It's all too much
It's all too much
When I look into your eyes, your love is there for me
And the more I go inside, the more there is to see
The love that's shining all around you
Everywhere, it's what you make
For us to take, it's all too much
Floating down the stream of time, of life to life with me
Makes no difference where you are or where you'd like to be
It's all too much for me to take
The love that's shining all around here
All the world's a birthday cake
So take a piece but not too much
Set me on a silver sun, for I know that I'm free
Show me that I'm everywhere, and get me home for tea
It's all to much for me to see
A love that's shining all around here
The more I am, the less I know
And what I do is all too much
It's all too much for me to take
The love that's shining all around you
Everywhere, it's what you make
For us to take, it's all too much
It's too much (ah)
It's too much
With your long blond hair and your eyes of blue
With your long blond hair and your eyes of blue
You're too much, ah
We all get too much
Too much, too much, too much
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Too much, too much, too much
Too much, too much, too much
Too much, too much, too much
Too much, too much, too much
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Too much, too much
The Beatles' song, "It's All Too Much," is about the overwhelming feeling of love and the beauty of life. The opening lines emphasize the powerful nature of love: "When I look into your eyes, your love is there for me/And the more I go inside, the more there is to see." The singer describes how love is everywhere, and it is too much for them to take. The idea that love is all around us and shining is reinforced throughout the song.
The recurring phrase "It's all too much," could also be interpreted in different ways, beyond just the overwhelming presence of love. It could be about feeling lost or uncertain, unable to keep up with the pace of life or the expectations of society. That may be why the chorus shifts from "It's all too much for me to take," to "It's too much," a simplified way of saying that everything is too overwhelming.
The final stanza combines a few different themes: freedom, the interconnectedness of all things, and the desire for comfort. "Set me on a silver sun, for I know that I'm free/Show me that I'm everywhere, and get me home for tea." The yearning for home, for a sense of security, is a way of dealing with the anxiety and uncertainty that come with getting lost in the chaotic nature of the world. The song asks us to appreciate the beauty of the world without getting lost in it.
Line by Line Meaning
It's all too much
The feelings and emotions are overwhelming and hard to handle
It's all too much
The situation is too intense and difficult to process
When I look into your eyes, your love is there for me
When I connect with you on a deep level, I feel loved
And the more I go inside, the more there is to see
The more I understand you, the more layers and complexity I uncover
It's all too much for me to take
The intensity of the emotions is overwhelming and hard to manage
The love that's shining all around you
The affection and positivity are evident in your personality
Everywhere, it's what you make
You create a positive atmosphere wherever you go
For us to take, it's all too much
We can absorb some of the love and positivity, but it's difficult to handle all of it
Floating down the stream of time, of life to life with me
Life is a journey and I am experiencing it with you
Makes no difference where you are or where you'd like to be
It doesn't matter where we are physically or mentally, we are still together
All the world's a birthday cake
Life is a celebration and there's plenty to enjoy
So take a piece but not too much
We should enjoy life but not let it become overwhelming
Set me on a silver sun, for I know that I'm free
Help me find happiness and freedom
Show me that I'm everywhere, and get me home for tea
Help me feel connected to the universe, and bring me back to reality
The more I am, the less I know
The more I experience life, the more I realize how little I know
And what I do is all too much
My actions are overwhelming and hard to manage
With your long blond hair and your eyes of blue
Describing the physical features of the person addressed
You're too much, ah
You are amazing, you have a powerful presence
We all get too much
Everyone experiences overwhelming emotions and situations
Too much, too much, too much
The repetition of 'too much' emphasizes the feeling of overwhelm
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEORGE HARRISON
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