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Too Shy Lyrics

by Kajagoogoo

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Too Shy Lyrics

Top US Chart Position: #5, April 23, 1983 Top UK Chart Position: #1, January 22, 1983 Tongue tied or short of breath, don't even try, Try a little harder Something's wrong, I'm not naive you must be strong, ooh baby try Hey girl move a little closer You're too shy shy hush hush eye to eye Too shy shy hush hush eye to eye Too shy shy hush hush eye to eye Too shy shy hush hush hush Modern medicine falls short of your complaint try a little harder You're moving in circles won't you dilate, ooh baby try Hey girl Move a little closer You're too shy shy hush hush eye to eye Too shy shy hush hush eye to eye Too shy shy hush hush eye to eye Too shy shy hush hush hush You're too shy shy hush hush eye to eye Too shy shy hush hush eye to eye Too shy shy hush hush eye to eye Too shy shy hush hush

Meaning of Too Shy

“Too Shy” is a vibrant plea for connection wrapped in a synth-pop explosion. The song’s core theme revolves around awkwardness and the desire to overcome shyness, particularly in romantic situations. Kajagoogoo captures the feeling of being tongue-tied, struggling to express feelings, and desperately wanting someone to take a chance. Repeated calls of “Hey girl” and urging to “move a little closer” highlight this struggle with gentle encouragement. The lyrics suggest a modern medical perspective – attempting to ‘fix’ the problem – but ultimately advocate for genuine effort and vulnerability. Despite the somewhat clinical imagery of "modern medicine," the song’s infectious energy and insistent repetition convey a hopeful, almost pleading message: don't be afraid to show your feelings; just try a little harder, and maybe, just maybe, you won’t be too shy.

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