Too Much Love Will Kill You

Queen

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. 


Year:
1995
4:20
79 
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I'm just the pieces of the man I used to be
Too many bitter tears are raining down on me
I'm far away from home
And I've been facing this alone
For much too long
Oh, I feel like no-one ever told the truth to me
About growing up and what a struggle it would be
In my tangled state of mind
I've been looking back to find
Where I went wrong

Too much love will kill you
If you can't make up your mind
Torn between the lover
And the love you leave behind
You're headed for disaster
'Cos you never read the signs
Too much love will kill you - every time

I'm just the shadow of the man I used to be
And it seems like there's no way out of this for me
I used to bring you sunshine
Now all I ever do is bring you down
Ooh, how would it be if you were standing in my shoes
Can't you see that it's impossible to choose
No there's no making sense of it
Every way I go I'm bound to lose
Oh yes,

Too much love will kill you
Just as sure as none at all
It'll drain the power that's in you
Make you plead and scream and crawl
And the pain will make you crazy
You're the victim of your crime
Too much love will kill you - every time

Yes, too much love will kill you
It'll make your life a lie
Yes, too much love will kill you
And you won't understand why
You'd give your life, you'd sell your soul
But here it comes again
Too much love will kill you
In the end
In 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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Written by: Elizabeth Lamers, Brian May, Frank Musker

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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 Reception
The 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 Composition
The 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.
Controversy
There 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 Usage
Brian May's solo version of the song was used in a commercial for the Ford Probe in the UK.
Critical Reception
Critics 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 Meaning
The 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 Performances
Brian 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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