Introduction:
While the Bee Gees are synonymous with the infectious disco soundtracks of the late 70s and early 80s, their talent extended far beyond four-on-the-floor rhythms. I Love You Too Much, released in 1977, exemplifies the group’s ability to craft a powerful ballad that showcased their signature blend of voices and songwriting prowess.
Composed by brothers Barry and Robin Gibb, I Love You Too Much is a prime example of the Gibb brothers’ songwriting style at its peak. Their ability to weave relatable emotions into catchy melodies had already earned them international acclaim, and I Love You Too Much continued that tradition. The song leans into the genre of a pop ballad, with a slower tempo and a focus on heartfelt lyrics that explore themes of love, insecurity, and longing.
I Love You Too Much wasn’t produced by a member of the Bee Gees themselves. Instead, the group enlisted the talents of Arif Mardin, a long-time collaborator who had a well-established reputation for understanding how to best translate the Gibb brothers’ creative vision into a polished studio recording. Mardin had a string of successes with the Bee Gees prior to I Love You Too Much, including hits like “Nights on Broadway” and “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart.” His production sensibilities helped elevate I Love You Too Much with tasteful instrumentation and a clear focus on the emotional delivery of the vocals.
I Love You Too Much wasn’t a chart-topping smash hit for the Bee Gees. Released in 1977, it fell between two cultural phenomenon eras for the group. The falsetto-heavy disco sound that propelled them to superstardom in the late 70s with the “Saturday Night Fever” soundtrack was only just beginning to take hold in 1977. However, I Love You Too Much still holds a special place in the hearts of many Bee Gees fans. It’s a song that showcases a more vulnerable side of the group, a glimpse into their songwriting talent beyond the disco ball. The track has also been featured on several compilation albums over the years, ensuring its place in the Bee Gees’ musical legacy.
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Lyrics:
You say you don’t need meI know where your love goesYou go missing after midnightI should know better and the bed is coldAnd if you think I’m not the real thingI don’t want to die of hungerI got my world created for youBut you don’t stayNot my imagination no moreI can’t be dealing with the bad girlLives in your headYou got your someone I , don’t cryYou go and take a strangers love instead
Over you is where I should beI could be loving you too muchUnder me is where you should beI could be loving you too much
You know I love the way you do itWhen you do it rightYou ain’t no one man womanWere you everIf you don’t come back runningWhen you’ve had enoughAnd baby , you got it , I want itShow me what’s left of your love
Over you is where I should beI could be loving you too muchUnder me is where you should beI could be loving you too much
I won’t be no dirty weekendI stay with you for goodHe can be your outside loverI’ve got eyesI know he’s in your bloodJust let me hold you for the hourI go where you lead meI need some inspiration from youI’m ready for the mystery , take meDon’t let me fallDon’t let me drown down here in the rainThere is no alibi , don’t lieYou love a stranger and the world is pain
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