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 me
I know where your love goes You go missing after midnight I should know better and the bed is cold And if you think I’m not the real thing I don’t want to die of hunger I got my world created for you But you don’t stay Not my imagination no more I can’t be dealing with the bad girl Lives in your head You got your someone I , don’t cry You go and take a strangers love insteadOver you is where I should be
I could be loving you too much Under me is where you should be I could be loving you too muchYou know I love the way you do it
When you do it right You ain’t no one man woman Were you ever If you don’t come back running When you’ve had enough And baby , you got it , I want it Show me what’s left of your loveOver you is where I should be
I could be loving you too much Under me is where you should be I could be loving you too muchI won’t be no dirty weekend
I stay with you for good He can be your outside lover I’ve got eyes I know he’s in your blood Just let me hold you for the hour I go where you lead me I need some inspiration from you I’m ready for the mystery , take me Don’t let me fall Don’t let me drown down here in the rain There is no alibi , don’t lie You love a stranger and the world is painOver you is where I should be
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