Discover the story of the song > Too Much Too Young – The Specials

The song is about a man who got married and had children too young, and now the singer is telling him that he could have had more fun if he had waited. The singer also criticizes having too many children, saying that they are a burden on society and that birth control should be used. The song also includes insults towards the married man's life choices, but ultimately it is about encouraging responsible decision-making.