Love is like quicksand
It’s always bringin’ me down
I still keep comin’ back for more
And like an addiction
One is never enough
I’m like a junkie at your door
Too much of a good thing
Is like getting high and coming down
My heart’s on a string
I’ve been blind to the sting
Getting much, too much of a good thing
I came to your party
And stayed a little too late
You woke me naked on the floor
You are my strongest weakness
And I don’t want nothin’ else
You got the fix I’m looking for
Too much of a good thing
Will turn your whole world upside down
My heart’s on a string
I’ve been blind to the sting
Getting much, too much of a good thing
She’s my favorite disease
Makes me crawl on my knees
Getting much, too much of a good thing
Like you partied all night
And you’re too trashed from drinking
The only way out is another shot glass to sink in
Tell me, baby, what will it take
‘Coz I keep makin’ the same mistakes
My heart’s on a string
I’ve been blind to the sting
Getting much, too much of a good thing
And I know it’s no good
Yeah, I’d quit if I could
Getting much, too much
Getting much, too much
Oh, it’s just too much of a good thing
The Temptation and Consequence of Desire
“Too Much Of A Good Thing” by Bon Jovi dives deep into the intoxicating allure of love and its addictive qualities. The lyrics draw vivid parallels between romantic obsession and substance dependency, highlighting the highs and inevitable lows that come with overindulgence. Phrases like “my heart’s on a string” and “you are my strongest weakness” illustrate the struggle between pleasure and pain. The song’s narrative paints love as both exhilarating and destructive, capturing the emotional rollercoaster of giving in to temptation even when it’s clear it might hurt in the end. Through its candid storytelling, Bon Jovi explores how something that feels so good can spiral into something overwhelming and uncontrollable.
Song Credits
Artist: Bon Jovi
Songwriters: Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Falcon, John Shanks
Release Year: 2015
Label: Island Records