How do I fit 3.5 gigs of data on a dvd-r

Please explain in very basic terms, thanks.
I'm a little confused about how Get Info gives you it's Info.
Example, if I bring up a folder and click Get Info and it tells me it's 3.5 Gigs in size for the total folder then why can't I burn it to a dvd-r disk that holds 4.7 Gigs of data?
Let me explain a little farther. The Folder contains MP3 files, all of them at 5-Hrs each more or less, yet I can't burn it to a disk because the Burn App says it exceeded the space allowed. So is there a way to burn my mp3 files in that folder to a single disk for storage and safe keeping ?
Thanks

optical disc storage is not the way to go. Use 2.5 inch mechanical drive in an enclosure. If not then use D/L optical disc to fit.

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