Too Much Love Will Kill You
Brian May · Back to the Light
Too many bitter tears are raining down on me
I'm far away from home
And I've been facing this alone for much too long
I feel like no-one ever told the truth to me
About growing up and what a struggle it would be
In my tangled state of mind
I've been looking back to find where I went wrong
Too much love will kill you
If you can't make up your mind
Torn between the lover and the love you leave behind
You're headed for disaster 'cos you never read the signs
Too much love will kill you - every time
I'm just the shadow of the man I used to be
And it seems like there's no way out of this for me
I used to bring you sunshine
Now all I ever do is bring you down
How would it be if you were standing in my shoes
Can't you see it's impossible to choose
No there's no making sense of it
Every way I go I have to lose
Oh too much love will kill you
Just as sure as none at all
It'll drain the power that's in you
Make you plead and scream and crawl
And the pain will make you crazy
You're the victim of your crime
Too much love will kill you - every time
Too much love will kill you
It'll make your life a lie
Yes too much love will kill you
And you won't understand why
You'd give your life you'd sell your soul
But here it comes again
Too much love will kill you
In the end
In the end
About Too Much Love Will Kill You
Brian May's "Too Much Love Will Kill You" stands as a poignant centerpiece on the 1989 album *Back to the Light*, marking a significant shift in his solo musical direction. Recorded during a period of intense personal reflection following the death of his wife, the track blends rock energy with orchestral arrangements, reflecting May's signature ability to merge technical precision with emotional vulnerability. The song serves as a powerful exploration of grief and the overwhelming nature of love, utilizing layered instrumentation to create a soundscape that balances melancholy with hope. As a defining work of his solo discography, it showcases his evolution beyond the Queen catalog while maintaining the melodic sensibilities that have made him a respected figure in rock music. The recording remains a testament to his capacity to translate deep personal narrative into universal musical expression.