“Too much” by Spice Girls
In the Spice Girls’ “Too Much”, the narrator appears to be having a conversation with a third person about how unsure she is about her relationship.
To the narrator, her lover is good enough for her for a moment, and doesn’t seem to mean much to her in another moment. She’s aware that her partner gives her the short term pleasure and fulfillment. However, she finds it hard to envision them being together in the long-term.
Having too much of a thing can cause one to either lose interest, want more or it becomes harmful over time. This is the dilemma she’s facing as the feeling that the relationship has gotten stale makes her want to give up. At the same time, she knows that being alone is also quite difficult to handle. Owing to this, she keeps looking for a way to be satisfied in either conditions.
The narrator makes it clearer in the subsequent verse, that the reason for her uncertain thoughts is that she wants a guy who will do more for her than a routine kind of love. In the end, she stresses that she may be getting fed up. And why? Because she doesn’t really believe in the long-term success of the relationship.
Facts about “Too Much”
The members of Spice Girls penned this track together with co-writers Andy Watkins and Paul Wilson. The latter two were also responsible for producing the song.
“Too Much” was released by the group as a single on December 15th, 1997. The band’s 1997 album, dubbed Spiceworld includes this single on it. On that same album appears the hit singles “Spice Up Your Life” and “Viva Forever“.
Noted music video director, Howard Greenhalgh is credited for directing the critically acclaimed video for “Too Much”. This was Howard’s first ever video that he directed for the Spice Girls. The clip was premiered on the 2nd of December 1997.
Sooner after it was released “Too Much” became a huge success inside Europe, particularly in the UK, where it peaked at No.1.
It was also successful in other territories, like the U.S. and Canada where it ranked at No.9 in 1998.
This song was used in the 1997 musical comedy film, entitled, Spice World, which stars the members of the Spice Girls.
