Too much
Lakeyah Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴You don't know what love is
(Ayy, Heavy, turn the beat up, though)
If you don't put up a fight
You don't know what love is
(MK, get that shit up, then)
If you don't stay up all night, cryin'
And I need you to know
You don't know what love is And I need to you to know, mm
You don't know, oh, yeah
Look, ayy

Put that on God, you don't know what you doin'
I feel like you doin' shit purposefully (damn)
The dick good, I'm talkin' real good
But emotionally, you never notice me (at all)

Sayin' you love me and you only want me
But nigga, that ain't what you showin' me (damn)
'Cause, I only feel you whenever we fuckin'
That ain't how this shit supposed to be

But, you ain't ever had real love (you ain't ever)
You ain't ever had a real bitch (real bitch)
Them other hoes only wanna see what you about
'Causе you mine, lil' nigga, that's it (that's it)

It's obvious he ain't no good
And I ain't no good at lettin' fuck niggas go
I know I said I wasn't too proud to beg
But this timе I ain't beggin' for a soul

Prod a motherfucker, when you know that nigga wrong
Only time you hit me, if I put it in a song
If this ain't what you want
Last time, I said last time
You really could've left me alone (on God)

I blow up your phone and you say that I'm trippin'
I'm doin' too much when I go off on bitches (man)
I'm insecure when I'm all in my feelings
Fuck with me or not, it don't make me no difference (I'm good)

Ooh, too much
I feel like I'm always in your way too much
You do what you do 'cause I take too much
I'm still reminiscin' on the way that we was
You expectin' me to stay when there ain't no love?

This ain't what I need
Best friend tellin' me she think that I should leave
Don't tell me that you want me, you don't mean that shit
You don't know what love is 'cause you ain't seen that shit, man

You don't know what love is
If you don't put up a fight (oh-oh)
You don't know what love is
If you don't stay up all night, cryin'
And I need you to know
You don't know what love is
And I need you to know (oh-oh)
(Damn)
You don't know, oh, yeah

Look, I done been through too much shit (too much)
And this time, I just wanna hold niggas accountable (yeah)
I'm blamin' me 'cause a nigga gon' do what he
Please if I'm steady allowin' it (it's my fault)

Got on your feet and I said I was proud of you
I'm the main reason these bitches acknowledge you (I am)
Had to ball, likes and them bitches that follow you (uh)
Over this nigga, I promise I'm tired of you (uh)

I ain't the same bitch that I was when I met you (I'm not)
Made a bitch cold when I should've been left you (I should've)
Know you had control, started fuckin' with my mental (damn)
You wanna move on, I swear to God, I'ma let you (you can go)

I'm disappointed 'cause it came from a lover (damn)
From the jump, I ignored all the signs
And you should never judge a book by its cover
But fuckin' with a lame, you should read between the lines (on God)

You still went and did it, you said that you won't
You claimin' you do when I know that you don't
Every argument, I'm always comin' at your throat, like
(You don't know what love is)

And that's real (uh-huh)
I shouldn't have to wonder how you feel (not at all), ayy
And you ain't gotta play no role or tell no lies
'Cause if a bitch can take you from
Me, the dick ain't mine, fuck nigga

Too much
I feel like I'm always in your way too much
You do what you do 'cause I take too much
I'm still reminiscin' on the way that we was
You expectin' me to stay when there ain't no love?

This ain't what I need
Best friend tellin' me she think that I should leave
Don't tell me that you want me, you don't mean that shit
You don't know what love is 'cause you ain't seen that shit

You don't know what love is
If you don't put up a fight (oh-oh)
You don't know what love is
If you don't stay up all night, cryin'
And I need you to know
You don't know what love is

And I need you to know (oh-oh)
You don't know, oh, yeah

Overall Meaning

In Lakeyah's song "Too Much," the artist explores the theme of love and its challenges. She begins the song by stating that if one does not put up a fight, they don't know what love is, and they're certainly not giving their all. She then goes on to describe a past relationship where she feels that the man was not emotionally invested in her, even though their sexual relationship was good. She states that the man never noticed her emotionally, and she was only ever truly present when they had sex. She then moves on to discuss how the man claimed to love her, but never showed it, leading her to feel insecure and uncertain about their relationship.

Despite feeling uncertain, she still finds herself going back to the man, even though she knows he's no good for her. She acknowledges that she's done too much, and now she wants to hold him accountable. She acknowledges that she also played a role in allowing him to take control over her mental and emotional state, but she's now ready to move on. She then finishes the song by repeating the statement that if one doesn't put up a fight and stay up all night, crying, then they don't know what love is.

The song presents a complex portrayal of love and relationships. It shows the challenges and the difficulties that often come with being in a relationship where love might not be reciprocated in the way one expects. Lakeyah offers a raw and honest portrayal of her experience, which makes the song highly relatable to anyone who has ever experienced the same.

Line by Line Meaning

You don't know what love is
Love requires effort and sacrifice that you seem to be unaware of

If you don't put up a fight
Love demands that you fight for the person you love

If you don't stay up all night, cryin'
Love is not always easy and often requires emotional vulnerability and support

And I need you to know
It is important for you to be aware of what love truly entails

You don't know, oh, yeah
You lack the knowledge and experience of true love

Put that on God, you don't know what you doin'
You are not putting in enough effort and understanding to love me properly

I feel like you doin' shit purposefully (damn)
You are intentionally neglecting my emotional needs

The dick good, I'm talkin' real good
Your sexual performance is satisfying, but that is not enough to maintain a healthy, loving relationship

But emotionally, you never notice me (at all)
You are not attentive to my emotional needs and do not prioritize fulfilling them

Sayin' you love me and you only want me
You claim to love me and want only me, but your actions tell a different story

But nigga, that ain't what you showin' me (damn)
Your actions contradict your words and reflect a lack of true commitment to our relationship

'Cause, I only feel you whenever we fuckin'
I only feel your presence and attention when we are engaging in sexual activity

That ain't how this shit supposed to be
A healthy relationship requires emotional intimacy and connection outside of just sex

You ain't ever had real love (you ain't ever)
You have never truly experienced or understood what it means to love someone deeply

You ain't ever had a real bitch (real bitch)
You have not had a woman who will hold you accountable for your actions and demand true love and commitment

Them other hoes only wanna see what you about
Other women are only interested in you for superficial reasons

'Causе you mine, lil' nigga, that's it (that's it)
You are mine, but that alone is not enough to sustain a healthy relationship

It's obvious he ain't no good
It is clear that he is not a good partner and does not treat me with the love and respect I deserve

And I ain't no good at lettin' fuck niggas go
I struggle to let go of men who do not deserve my love and attention

I know I said I wasn't too proud to beg
I have begged for love and attention in the past, but I am not willing to do so again

But this time I ain't beggin' for a soul
I refuse to beg for his love and attention any longer

Prod a motherfucker, when you know that nigga wrong
Hold your partner accountable when they are not treating you with love and respect

Only time you hit me, if I put it in a song
The only time you seem to recognize my feelings is when I express them through my music

If this ain't what you want
If you do not truly love and respect me, then this relationship cannot continue

Last time, I said last time
I have given you multiple chances to change your behavior and treat me with the love and respect I deserve

You really could've left me alone (on God)
If you couldn't commit to loving and respecting me, it would have been better for you to leave me alone

I blow up your phone and you say that I'm trippin'
When I express my emotional needs, you invalid them and make me feel crazy

I'm doin' too much when I go off on bitches (man)
You accuse me of being dramatic and doing too much when I express my emotions to you

I'm insecure when I'm all in my feelings
I feel insecure and vulnerable when I express my emotions to you

Fuck with me or not, it don't make me no difference (I'm good)
Whether or not you choose to love me does not determine my worth and happiness

I feel like I'm always in your way too much
I feel like my presence and emotional needs are a burden to you

You do what you do 'cause I take too much
You neglect my emotional needs because it requires effort and sacrifice on your part

I'm still reminiscin' on the way that we was
I am nostalgic for how our relationship used to be

You expectin' me to stay when there ain't no love?
You want me to continue the relationship even though there is no true love or emotional connection

This ain't what I need
This relationship is not meeting my emotional needs and is not healthy for me

Best friend tellin' me she think that I should leave
My trusted friend is advising me to end the relationship for my own well-being

Don't tell me that you want me, you don't mean that shit
You claim to want me, but your actions and neglectful behavior do not align with those words

You don't know what love is 'cause you ain't seen that shit, man
You lack true understanding and experience of what it means to love someone deeply and unconditionally

I done been through too much shit (too much)
I have experienced a lot of emotional pain and trauma in this relationship

And this time, I just wanna hold niggas accountable (yeah)
I want to hold my partner accountable for the emotional neglect and lack of true love in our relationship

I'm blamin' me 'cause a nigga gon' do what he
I take responsibility for my part in allowing this unhealthy relationship to continue

Please if I'm steady allowin' it (it's my fault)
If I allow this neglectful behavior to continue, then it is my responsibility to change the situation

Got on your feet and I said I was proud of you
I have supported and encouraged you in the past and expressed my pride in your accomplishments

I'm the main reason these bitches acknowledge you (I am)
My support and influence is the main reason that other women are interested in you

Had to ball, likes and them bitches that follow you (uh)
You prioritize superficial validation from other women over emotional intimacy and commitment with me

Over this nigga, I promise I'm tired of you (uh)
I am exhausted and done with this relationship, and will not tolerate this neglectful behavior any longer

I ain't the same bitch that I was when I met you (I'm not)
I have grown and evolved over time, and will no longer tolerate this neglectful behavior from you

Made a bitch cold when I should've been left you (I should've)
Due to your neglectful behavior, I have become emotionally distant and closed off when I should have ended the relationship

Know you had control, started fuckin' with my mental (damn)
You have manipulated and controlled me emotionally, leading to mental distress and pain

You wanna move on, I swear to God, I'ma let you (you can go)
If you want to leave the relationship, I will not stop you and am ready to move on

I'm disappointed 'cause it came from a lover (damn)
I am hurt and disappointed that this neglectful behavior is coming from someone I love and trusted

From the jump, I ignored all the signs
I ignored the red flags and warning signs that this relationship would not be healthy or fulfilling

And you should never judge a book by its cover
You should never judge or assume a person's character based solely on their appearance or initial impression

But fuckin' with a lame, you should read between the lines (on God)
Being in a relationship with someone who is neglectful and abusive requires careful consideration and attention to their actions, not just their appearance or charm

You still went and did it, you said that you won't
You promised to change your neglectful behavior, but continued to do so anyway

You claimin' you do when I know that you don't
You claim to love and want me, but your actions contradict those words

Every argument, I'm always comin' at your throat, like
I am always pointing out your neglectful behavior and lack of love and commitment, leading to arguments and conflict

(You don't know what love is)
You have never truly understood or shown love and connection in our relationship

And that's real (uh-huh)
This is the reality of our situation, and it is painful and hurtful

I shouldn't have to wonder how you feel (not at all), ayy
I should not have to guess or wonder about your true feelings and intentions in our relationship

And you ain't gotta play no role or tell no lies
You do not need to pretend or lie about your true feelings and actions in our relationship

'Cause if a bitch can take you from
If another woman can easily win your affection and love away from me

Me, the dick ain't mine, fuck nigga
Then the sexual pleasure and satisfaction you provide is not a reflection of true love and commitment to me

Too much
This relationship is filled with neglect, pain, and emotional distress

You don't know what love is 'cause you ain't seen that shit
Your neglectful behavior and lack of emotional connection reflect a lack of understanding and experience of true love

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