Discover the story of the song > Shouldn’t Have Took More Than You Gave – Dave Mason

The song is about how the protagonist and his partner are in a difficult situation because they took more than they gave each other. The singer acknowledges that everyone has different ways of doing things, but in the end, they still have to pay the price for their actions. The chorus repeats the message that if they didn't take more than they gave, they wouldn't be in this mess today. The lyrics also suggest that the protagonist needs help from someone or the warmth of the sun to get through their pain.