Too Much Passion
The Smithereens
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When I kiss your lips I just don't want to behave My passion runs deeper and girl I'm not afraid To bare my heart and soul and let it all tumble out But if you say the word you'll have me talkin' about When I kiss your lips, I just don't know where I stand My passion runs deeper and things get out of hand I'll bear my heart and soul and let it all tumble out But if you say the word you'll have me talkin' about Too much passion girl whenever we touch Too much passion girl there's never too much Too much passion girl it's never enough Too much passion is not enough Too much passion is not enough Whenever you touch me I feel a fire inside My feelings that I have for you I just can't hide I'll bare my heart and soul and let it all tumble out But if you say the word you'll have me talkin' about Too much passion girl whenever we touch Too much passion girl there's never too much Too much passion girl it's never enough Too much passion is not enough Too much passion is not enough When I kiss your lips I just don't want to behave My passion runs deeper and girl I'm not afraid To bare my heart and soul and let it all tumble out But if you say the word you'll have me talkin' about Too much passion girl whenever we touch Too much passion girl there's never too much Too much passion girl it's never enough Too much passion is not enough Too much passion is not enough Too much passion is not enough Too much passion is not enough Too much passion is not enough (not enough) Too much passion is not enough Too much passion is not enough Too much passion is not enough
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Written by: MARK ALLEN MOTHERSBAUGH
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10 facts about this song
Too Much PassionThis is a song by American rock band The Smithereens. It's one of the hits that contribute significantly to the band's legacy in rock music.
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Album ReleaseThe song is a track from the band's 4th studio album, "Blow Up," which was released in 1991.
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Chart Performance"Too Much Passion" reached the number 37 position on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. It also charted in Canada's RPM Top Singles chart at number 21, making it a commercial success.
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Music and LyricsThe song is known for its catchy chorus and profound lyrics that convey the band's brand of earnest, heart-on-your-sleeve romanticism.
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Band Line-upDuring the recording of "Too Much Passion," The Smithereens consisted of Pat DiNizio (vocals & guitar), Jim Babjak (guitar & vocals), Mike Mesaros (bass guitar & vocals), and Dennis Diken (drums & percussion).
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GenreThe song falls under the rock genre, specifically power pop and alternative rock. These were the genres that The Smithereens were best known for.
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Music VideoA music video was released for "Too Much Passion," featuring the band performing the song intercut with scenes of various romantic couples.
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Legacy"Too Much Passion" remains one of The Smithereens' most popular songs and is frequently included in their live performances. It's a favorite among fans even after decades since its release.
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InfluenceThe Smithereens, including "Too Much Passion," have influenced numerous bands with their melodic approach to rock music, combined with DiNizio's distinct vocal style.
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Song ThemesAs the title suggests, the song explores themes of strong and sometimes overwhelming feelings of love and desire in a relationship.
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