Too Much Too Young
The Specials Lyrics


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You've done too much
Much too young
Now you're married with a kid
When you could be having fun with me

(Oh no, no give me no more pickni)

You've done too much
Much too young
Now you're married with a son
When you should be having fun with me

We don't want, we don't want we don't want no more pickni

Ain't he cute?
No he ain't
He's just another burden on the welfare state

You've done too much
Much too young
Now you're married with a kid
When you could be having fun with me

No gimme, no gimme, no gimme no more pickni

Call me immature, call me a poser
I'd love to spread manure in your bed of roses
Don't want to be rich, don't want to be famous
But I'd really hate to have the same name as you

You've done too much
Much too young
Now you're married with a kid
When you could be having fun with me

(Gi we de birth control, we no want no pickni)

You've done too much
Much too young
Now you're chained to the cooker
Making currant buns for tea

(Oh no, no gimme no more pickni)

Ain't you heard of the starving millions
Ain't you heard of contraception
Do you really a program of sterilization
State control of the population boom
It's in your living room
Keep a generation gap
Try wearing a cap

You've done too much
Much too young
Now you're married with a kid
When you could be having fun with me

(Oh no, no gimme no more pickni)

You've done too much
Much too young
Now you stay in every night watching programs on TV

(We don't want, we don't want, we don't want no more pickni)

You've done too much
Much too young
Now you're married with a son
When you could be having fun with me

(No gimme, no gimme, no gimme, no more pickni)

You've done too much
Much too young
Now you're chained to the cooker
Making currant buns for tea

(Gi we de birth control, we no want no pickni)

You've done too much
Much too young
Now you're married to a man
When you could be having fun with me

(Oh, no, no gimme no more pickni)

You've done too much
Much too young
Now you're chained to the cooker
Making beans on toast for tea

You've done too much
Much too young
Now you're married with a kid
When you could be having fun with me

(Oh, no, no gimme no more pickni)

You've done too much
Much too young
Now you stay in every night watching programs on TV

You've done too much
Much too young
Now you're married to a man
When you could be having fun with me

(We don't want, we don't want, we don't want no more pickni)

You've done too much
Much too young
Now you're chained to the cooker
Making cheese on toast for tea

(No gimme, no gimme, no gimme, no more pickni)

You've done too much
Much too young
Now you're married with a kid
When you could be having fun with me

You've done too much
Much too young
Now you stay in every night watching programs on TV

(Oh, no, no gimme no more pickni)

You've done too much
Much too young
Now you're married with a son
When you could be having fun with me





(Oh, no, no gimme no more pickni)

Overall Meaning

The Specials's song "Too Much Too Young" tells the story of a young girl who is now married with a child at a very young age, which the singer believes is too soon for her. The song emphasizes the idea that people should be allowed to enjoy their youth and not be burdened with the responsibilities of parenthood. The opening lines of "You've done too much, much too young, now you're married with a kid when you could be having fun with me" set the stage for the rest of the song, as the singer laments the lost opportunities of the young mother. The song continues with a biting critique of the young mother's choices, including a reference to her child as "just another burden on the welfare state" and a suggestion that she should have used birth control.


Throughout the song, The Specials's use of Jamaican-inflected rhythms and slang adds to the sense of rebellion and youthful energy. The repeated refrain of "no gimme no more pickni" represents a defiant cry against societal expectations and the pressures to conform to traditional gender roles. Additionally, the song's lyrics are also seen as a commentary on the issue of teenage pregnancy and the lack of opportunities available to young people in working-class communities, where early parenthood is often seen as the only viable path to stability and financial security.


Line by Line Meaning

You've done too much
You've taken on too much responsibility at a young age


Much too young
You are too young to be married and have children


Now you're married with a son
You are now married and have a son


When you could be having fun with me
Instead of settling down, you could be having a good time with me


(Oh no, no give me no more pickni)
We don't want any more children, don't give them to us


Ain't he cute?
The child may be cute, but that does not change the situation


No he ain't
Despite being cute, the child is still a burden


He's just another burden on the welfare state
The child will require government assistance, adding to the strain of the welfare system


Call me immature, call me a poser
You may label me as childish or inauthentic


I'd love to spread manure in your bed of roses
I have no interest in the trappings of wealth and luxury


Don't want to be rich, don't want to be famous
I have no aspiration for material success or widespread recognition


But I'd really hate to have the same name as you
I'd rather not be associated with someone who has made a poor life decision


(Gi we de birth control, we no want no pickni)
Provide us with birth control, we do not want any more children


Now you're chained to the cooker
Your life is consumed by domestic responsibilities


Making currant buns for tea
Your daily routine involves mundane tasks


Ain't you heard of the starving millions
There are many people in the world who are suffering from hunger and deprivation


Ain't you heard of contraception
There are ways to avoid unwanted pregnancies and the resulting burden


Do you really a program of sterilization
Would you support a government-led initiative to prevent overpopulation?


State control of the population boom
Allowing the government to regulate the number of children born


It's in your living room
Discussion about population control is happening in your daily life, not just abstractly


Keep a generation gap, Try wearing a cap
It's important to avoid having children too soon, and use proper methods of contraception


Now you stay in every night watching programs on TV
Your life is now mundane and devoid of excitement


Now you're married to a man
You have committed yourself to someone for life, and now have a family to support


Making beans on toast for tea
Your daily routine involves mundane tasks




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jerry Dammers

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