"Too Sweet" is a soulful, haunting ballad that showcases Hozier’s signature blend of smooth folk instrumentation and evocative lyricism. The song opens with delicate fingerpicked guitar and a slow, steady rhythm before Hozier's deep, emotive voice fills the space, expressing a yearning for something unattainable. Lyrically, the song explores the bittersweet nature of love, capturing the intoxicating beauty of infatuation that feels both too good to last and too much to handle. As the track builds, the music swells with strings and subtle percussion, reflecting the emotional depth of the longing within the song.