Gone Too Far
Eddie Rabbitt
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I was heading home I hadn't planned on you I shouldn't be here now but tell me what can I do The way you're looking in my eyes Well I'm beginning to realize it's true, It's you, and baby we've Gone too far, I'm gonna wake Gone too far, But I can't help The way you look at me The way I look at you: The way you're touching me The way I'm touching you You're pulling all the right strings baby You're saying all the right things baby to me, to me| and don't you know we've Gone too far, I'm gonna wake Gone too far, but I can't| Gone too far feels too good to turn back Gone too far But I can't help it I'm fall-alling
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Written by: DAVID MALLOY, EDDIE RABBITT, EVEN STEVENS
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12 facts about this song
Song Information"Gone Too Far" by Eddie Rabbitt is a timeless classic in the country music genre.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached Number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in January 1979.
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Album Association"Gone Too Far" is included on Rabbitt's fifth studio album, "Variations," which was released in 1978.
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Song WriterEddie Rabbitt himself wrote the song. He is known for both his songwriting and singing talents.
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DistinctionThis is one of his 17 number one country hits, showcasing Rabbitt's significant contribution to country music.
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Award NominationAlthough unsuccessful, this song helped Rabbitt get nominated for the "Top Male Vocalist of the Year" at the Academy of Country Music in 1979.
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Genre ClassificationThis song, like all of Eddie Rabbitt's work, falls definitively into the Country and Pop-Country genres.
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Musical StyleThe song is characterized by its toe-tapping rhythm and Rabbitt's distinct vocal style that typically resonated with late seventies country music lovers.
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Length of Song"Gone Too Far" runs for approximately 3 minutes and 34 seconds.
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Rabbitt's DeathSadly, Eddie Rabbitt died in 1998 from lung cancer. His work, including "Gone Too Far," continues to be a significant part of his legacy.
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Continuing PopularityDespite being over four decades old, "Gone Too Far" is still regularly played on oldies and classic country radio stations.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics convey a deep sense of regret; having gone too far in love and then facing the inevitable painful breakup.
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