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About Too Much Love Will Kill You
"Too Much Love Will Kill You" is a song written by British guitarist Brian May of Queen, Frank Musker, and Elizabeth Lamers. The song reflected the breakdown of May's first marriage and attraction to his future wife, Anita Dobson. It was first recorded by Queen around 1988 or before, and was intended to be on the band's The Miracle album in 1989, but did not make the cut due to legal disputes following the band's decision that all songs on the album would be written by the group as opposed to individuals. After Freddie Mercury's death in 1991, May arranged a solo version, which he performed at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert in 1992, and subsequently included on his solo album Back to the Light that same year. When released as a single, it reached number five on the UK Singles Chart, number two in Belgium, and topped the charts in the Netherlands and Poland. Because it was first played publicly at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, a common misconception is that it was written as a tribute to Freddie Mercury, although it had actually been written several years before he died.more »
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- 2001
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I'm just the pieces of the man I used to beToo many bitter tears are raining down on meI'm far away from homeAnd I've been facing this aloneFor much too longOh, I feel like no-one ever told the truth to meAbout growing up and what a struggle it would beIn my tangled state of mindI've been looking back to findWhere I went wrongToo much love will kill youIf you can't make up your mindTorn between the loverAnd the love you leave behindYou're headed for disaster'Cause you never read the signsToo much love will kill you - every timeI'm just the shadow of the man I used to beAnd it seems like there's no way out of this for meI used to bring you sunshineNow all I ever do is bring you downOh, how would it be if you were standing in my shoesCan't you see that it's impossible to chooseNo there's no making sense of itEvery way I go I'm bound to loseOh yesToo much love will kill youJust as sure as none at allIt'll drain the power that's in youMake you plead and scream and crawlAnd the pain will make you crazyYou're the victim of your crimeToo much love will kill you every timeYes, too much love will kill youIt'll make your life a lieYes, too much love will kill youAnd you won't understand whyYou'd give your life, you'd sell your soulBut here it comes againToo much love will kill youIn the endIn the end
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Queen
Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of the late Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. After the late and great Freddie Mercury died, Queen continued to tour with multiple acts including Paul Rodgers, and currently, Adam Lambert. more »
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Pop Rock
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Written by: Elizabeth Lamers, Brian May, Frank Musker
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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8 facts about this song
Creation and Release"Too Much Love Will Kill You" is a song co-authored by Brian May, lead guitarist of the rock band Queen, along with Frank Musker and Elizabeth Lamers. - May first recorded and performed it at the 1992 Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, although the song was originally written in 1988. - A version of "Too Much Love Will Kill You" by Queen was eventually released in 1995, in the album “Made in Heaven” after Freddie Mercury's death. |
Song ReceptionThe song was well received and became widely recognized. Queen's version of the song won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically in 1996. - It peaked at #15 on the UK Singles Chart and #5 in the Netherlands. |
Musical CompositionThe song, which lasts about four and half minutes, is a slow, emotional ballad that showcases the group's ability to deliver powerful performances both lyrically and musically. - With lyrics discussing the pain and confusion of love, the song resonated with many listeners. |
ControversyThere was some controversy surrounding the song’s release, with rumors suggesting the song was about Brian May's marital issues, although this was never confirmed. - There were other rumors, again unconfirmed, suggesting that Freddie Mercury was too ill to sing the song. |
Commercial UsageBrian May's solo version of the song was used in a commercial for the Ford Probe in the UK. |
Critical ReceptionCritics have praised the song for its emotional depth and the touching performance by Freddie Mercury on the Queen version. - Its melancholy lyrics have been described as haunting, particularly in light of Mercury's death. |
Concept and MeaningThe song is about being trapped in a destructive relationship and the confusion which one faces in such situations. It further conveys the message that too much of anything, even love, can be destructive. |
Live PerformancesBrian May has frequently performed "Too Much Love Will Kill You" during his solo tours, and it has become a fan favorite. - It was also played live by Queen + Paul Rodgers in their 2005 and 2008 tours. |
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