Story Behind The Song
In the mid-1990s, when I was in my mid-twenties, I spent a lot of time thinking about politics and about relationships. Indeed, this interest eventually led to me moving to Washington, D.C. and study communications and culture at Georgetown University for grad school.
I don't remember much about writing this song, other than that I was crazy about Sly, the Brand New Heavies, Curtis Mayfield, David Bryne, and similar artists, and that I felt inspired to express something similar.
Song Description
Featuring George Porter Jr., the legendary bassist of The Meters of New Orleans, "Too Many" is a straightforward funk song -- in the tradition of Sly and the Family Stone and the Brand New Heavies -- about the formal and not-so-formal obstacles that block human relationships. The song laments that there are "too many rules in this world for two to come together." Basically, it's a call for us to increase communication, compassion, and understanding.
Song Length |
4:59 |
Genre |
Rock - Funk, R & B - Funk |
Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Disconcerted, Troubled |
Subject |
General, Freedom |
Similar Artists |
Brand New Heavies, Sly And The Family Stone |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Too Many . . .
Too Many . . .
I'm not saying something's wrong with individuality
I'll respect you, if you can respect me
Man has got to be master, but woman's got to be free
That's the difference in you and me
There's too many rules in this world
for two to come together
There's too many rules in this world
for two to come together
Foolish pride has built a wall, to high for us to see
Ignorance is the locked door but, baby, love's the key
All the critics are cowards ?cuz it doesn't take much courage to see
the difference in you and me
There's too many rules in this world
for two to come together
There's too many rules in this world
for two to come together