Spread Too Thin
The Dirty Heads Lyrics


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I, I'm spread way too thin
Everybody wants to know what's happenin'
I, I'm spread way too thin
What's the big rush now, tell me why you're rushin'

I, I'm spread way too thin
Everybody wants to know what's happenin'
I, I'm spread way too thin
What's the big rush now, tell me why you're rushin'
Why you rushin'
Why you rushin'

Well everybody's callin', but I just need some time
Yeah I just need some room to breathe again
A way to clear my mind
You don't need to be here
All up in my face
We need to find the right solution
To put you in your place

I said hey, I got a lot to say to you
Hear what you say it's not true
So this is what I'm gonna do
Look at me I'm gonna let you know

I, I'm spread way too thin
Everybody wants to know what's happenin'
I, I'm spread way too thin
What's the big rush now tell me why you're rushin'
Why you rushin'
Why you rushin'

Well this has got me twisted
In the worst kind of way
You put me down when I'm not around
And then you, and they you smile at my face
You don't need a home no, what you need is a cage
I've bottled up all of these emotions babe
A monster 'bout to rage

I said hey, I got a lot to say to you
It seems you got somethin' to prove
So this is what I'm gonna do
Look at me I'm gonna tell you so

I, I'm spread way too thin
Everybody wants to know what's happenin'
I, I'm spread way too thin
What's the big rush now tell me why you're rushin'
Why you rushin'

Let me breathe, let me chill for a while
Let me breathe, no it's not my style
Let me breathe, let me chill for a while
Let me breathe, no it's not my style

I said hey, I got a lot to say to you
Hear what you say it's not true
So this is what I'm gonna do
Look at me I'm gonna let you know

I, I'm spread way too thin
Everybody wants to know what's happenin'
I, I'm spread way too thin
What's the big rush now tell me why you're rushin'




Why you rushin'
Why you rushin'

Overall Meaning

The Dirty Heads' "Spread Too Thin" is a song that highlights the feeling of exhaustion and being pulled in different directions. The singer begins by expressing how he feels like he's "spread way too thin," indicating that he's overworked and perhaps overwhelmed. He then addresses the people that are making demands of him, asking why they're in such a rush to know what's going on. The singer admits that he needs time to clear his mind and breathe, but everyone seems to want a piece of him.


The chorus is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the exhaustion and frustration the singer is feeling. He mentions feeling twisted and having bottled up emotions that are about to rage. He admits that he has a lot to say to the people who are making demands of him and those who talk behind his back. The singer asserts that he needs space to breathe, chill, and clear his head, and he doesn't want to be pushed around by others.


The song ends with the singer reiterating his need for space and asking why people are rushing him. It's clear that he's fed up with being pulled in every direction and needs time to recharge.Β 


Line by Line Meaning

I, I'm spread way too thin
I'm feeling overwhelmed with too much going on and too many demands from others


Everybody wants to know what's happenin'
I feel like everyone is constantly asking me for updates and details about my life and what I'm doing


What's the big rush now, tell me why you're rushin'
I'm feeling pressured by others to move quickly and make decisions without fully thinking them through


Well everybody's callin', but I just need some time
I'm receiving a lot of requests and demands from others but I need some space and time for myself


Yeah I just need some room to breathe again
I need a break from the constant demands and pressures of others so that I can relax and recharge


A way to clear my mind
I need a mental break from the chaos and stress of my life


You don't need to be here
I don't need certain people in my life, particularly those who add to my stress and don't support me


All up in my face
These people are too close to me and demanding too much of my time and energy


We need to find the right solution
We need to come up with a plan or compromise that works for both of us


To put you in your place
To establish boundaries and make it clear what is and isn't acceptable behavior from others


Well this has got me twisted
This situation is causing me a lot of inner turmoil and confusion


In the worst kind of way
It's causing me extreme stress and anxiety


You put me down when I'm not around
Others speak negatively about me behind my back, which is hurtful and frustrating


And then you, and they you smile at my face
The same people who talk behind my back act friendly and supportive to my face, which feels fake and disingenuous


You don't need a home no, what you need is a cage
Some people in my life are toxic and need to be removed, for their own well-being as well as mine


I've bottled up all of these emotions babe
I've been holding in my feelings and frustrations about this situation


A monster 'bout to rage
I'm close to losing my temper and flipping out in anger


Let me breathe, let me chill for a while
I need some time to relax and destress


Let me breathe, no it's not my style
I'm not used to feeling so overwhelmed and stressed out


I said hey, I got a lot to say to you
I have a lot of thoughts and feelings to express to certain people in my life


It seems you got somethin' to prove
These people in my life are trying to compete with me or prove themselves in some way


So this is what I'm gonna do
I'm going to speak up and assert myself in this situation


Look at me I'm gonna let you know
I'm going to communicate clearly and directly with those involved


Why you rushin'
I don't understand why others are pushing me to move faster than I'm comfortable with




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DUSTIN BUSHNELL, JARED WATSON, ROMAN RAMIREZ

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MythicalIdi0t

I, I'm spread way too thin
Everybody wants to know what's happenin'
I, I'm spread way too thin
What's the big rush now, tell me why you're rushin'
I, I'm spread way too thin
Everybody wants to know what's happenin'
I, I'm spread way too thin
What's the big rush now, tell me why you're rushin'
Why you rushin'
Why you rushin'
Well everybody's callin', but I just need some time
Yeah I just need some room to breathe again
A way to clear my mind
You don't need to be here
All up in my face
We need to find the right solution
To put you in your place
I said hey, I got a lot to say to you
Hear what you say it's not true
So this is what I'm gonna do
Look at me I'm gonna let you know
I, I'm spread way too thin
Everybody wants to know what's happenin'
I, I'm spread way too thin
What's the big rush now tell me why you're rushin'
Why you rushin'
Why you rushin'
Well this has got me twisted
In the worst kind of way
You put me down when I'm not around
And then you, and they you smile at my face
You don't need a home no, what you need is a cage
I've bottled up all of these emotions babe
A monster 'bout to rage
I said hey, I got a lot to say to you
It seems you got somethin' to prove
So this is what I'm gonna do
Look at me I'm gonna tell you so
I, I'm spread way too thin
Everybody wants to know what's happenin'
I, I'm spread way too thin
What's the big rush now tell me why you're rushin'
Why you rushin'
Let me breathe, let me chill for a while
Let me breathe, no it's not my style
Let me breathe, let me chill for a while
Let me breathe, no it's not my style
I said hey, I got a lot to say to you
Hear what you say it's not true
So this is what I'm gonna do
Look at me I'm gonna let you know
I, I'm spread way too thin
Everybody wants to know what's happenin'
I, I'm spread way too thin
What's the big rush now tell me why you're rushin'
Why you rushin'
Why you rushin'



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Spread Too Thin

Dirty Heads

I, I'm spread way too thin
Everybody wants to know what's happenin'
I, I'm spread way too thin
What's the big rush now, tell me why you're rushin'

I, I'm spread way too thin
Everybody wants to know what's happenin'
I, I'm spread way too thin
What's the big rush now, tell me why you're rushin'
Why you rushin'
Why you rushin'

Well everybody's callin', but I just need some time
Yeah I just need some room to breathe again
A way to clear my mind
You don't need to be here
All up in my face
We need to find the right solution
To put you in your place

I said hey, I got a lot to say to you
Hear what you say it's not true
So this is what I'm gonna do
Look at me I'm gonna let you know

I, I'm spread way too thin
Everybody wants to know what's happenin'
I, I'm spread way too thin
What's the big rush now tell me why you're rushin'
Why you rushin'
Why you rushin'

Well this has got me twisted
In the worst kind of way
You put me down when I'm not around
And then you, and they you smile at my face
You don't need a home no, what you need is a cage
I've bottled up all of these emotions babe
A monster 'bout to rage

I said hey, I got a lot to say to you
It seems you got somethin' to prove
So this is what I'm gonna do
Look at me I'm gonna tell you so

I, I'm spread way too thin
Everybody wants to know what's happenin'
I, I'm spread way too thin
What's the big rush now tell me why you're rushin'
Why you rushin'

Let me breathe, let me chill for a while
Let me breathe, no it's not my style
Let me breathe, let me chill for a while
Let me breathe, no it's not my style

I said hey, I got a lot to say to you
Hear what you say it's not true
So this is what I'm gonna do
Look at me I'm gonna let you know

I, I'm spread way too thin
Everybody wants to know what's happenin'
I, I'm spread way too thin
What's the big rush now tell me why you're rushin'
Why you rushin'
Why you rushin'



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Vulpes Rose

Literally the nicest dudes to ever meet before/after their sets. Went to their tour with Shiny Toy Guns (it was a birthday present for my 21st that year) at either Sonar or Ottobar (memory can be foggy at times), and I was having a weird night and with a really abusive dude at the time. Both came out to talk to fans and both gave me time to say hey, talk for a second, and they signed my tickets as a birthday present and good energy towards me. I've been to all sorts of shows for different genres, even, but they were the only ones who treated me like a real person. You'll always get love from me, DH. Keep on keeping on and keep your energy like that πŸ–€ the world needs it more than ever now.

Vulpes Rose

@allen wrench not weird at all, dude ☺️ loved meeting them. Actually thought of going into music in some way as a career because of these dudes, so I definitely get it. Their first album came in at a really rough time in my life and was a major push to get better, so I feel you on that. If I'm ever in the area, I'm definitely down to chill with a fellow positive hearted fan πŸ–€ thank you for the smile. Needed it today πŸ–€

Joe HOWARD

Respect! VR, Love that story. I can see the whole thing in my minds eye. Level Vibes 2U! β€πŸ’›πŸ’š

TheMonkeyBiscuits

I love this band with my whole heart. This is the song that I fell in love with at first

Uncle Bob

been listening to this band since 2010. their hit track " Lay me Down" is still my all time favorite from them.

Michelle Story

Bob Marley was the tune when little J was in the womb

Daniel Anthony

@Michelle Story True but hardly relevant.

Branden Dyson

That's the song that I discovered this band to.

ojaslayer

Thats their only good song πŸ˜‚

batmobimmer

I love this song especially when it randomly plays at my work when I'm in a shitty mood

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