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Enough Is Enough
Chumbawamba Lyrics


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[Chorus}
Open your eyes, time to wake up
Enough is enough is enough is enough
Open your eyes, time to wake up
Enough is enough is enough is enough

Enough is enough is enough
Give the fascist man a gunshot
Enough is enough is enough
Give the fascist man a gunshot
Trying and trying again to get this damn thing done
It can't done
Come shoot the fascist with a gun
'Cause it's stopping us from unity
We cannot see reality
Just vanity insanity fusion cannot stand it see
No man fascist man will ever get me outta the land
So understand Fusion plan to stop them with a bang
We sang and sang to make the people all unite
Not fight but fight because the leaders don't think right
You burnt us in the past you know it won't happen again
So black and white take a stand and all try to defend
All of the people and the children who are living in the past
Just blast and blast don't make the fascist man last

[Repeat chorus]

On and on and on you know the feeling's so strong
So long
It's wrong
I'm telling you it's wrong
Destruction confusion and blaming it on the color
I wonder in horror 'cause the people start to follow
All the leaders and the rulers who are putting up the fence
It's dense immense and you say you're talking sense
Bull, bull I want to say it full
But people on the radio you know will make a pull
So I try to tone it down to make the whole world know
That the language of my violence will proceed in my show
Flow, flow to make the fascist man know
that unity is here and unity will grow

[Repeat chorus]
I want to wake up, I want to wake up
I want to wake up, I want to wake up
[Repeat chorus several times]

Overall Meaning

“Enough is Enough” is a protest song by Chumbawamba that addresses issues of fascism, oppression and the need for unity. The song directly calls for action against the “fascist man”, urging people to open their eyes and take a stand against supremacist ideologies. The chorus repeats the phrase “enough is enough” three times, emphasizing the urgency for change. The use of the phrase “give the fascist man a gunshot” is a strong call to action, implying that violent resistance may be necessary to overcome tyranny. The verses highlight the need for unity among people of all races, and how the pursuit of power and vanity can lead to discrimination and division.


The song was written in response to the emerging fascist movement in the UK during the 1980s and 1990s. It was a time of political and social upheaval characterized by tensions surrounding race, immigration and the clash of cultures. The song is a call to arms for people to speak out against these issues and resist oppressive structures.


Line by Line Meaning

Open your eyes, time to wake up
It is time to become aware of what is truly happening around us.


Enough is enough is enough is enough
The situation that we are in is unacceptable and needs to end.


Give the fascist man a gunshot
Those who oppress others and support fascist ideology need to be held accountable for their actions.


Trying and trying again to get this damn thing done
We have been struggling for too long to bring about change and are tired of the lack of progress.


It can't done
Our goal cannot be achieved through peaceful means alone.


Come shoot the fascist with a gun
Radical action may be necessary to eliminate the fascist threat.


'Cause it's stopping us from unity
Fascist ideology goes against our desire for unity and equality.


We cannot see reality
Those who support fascism have a distorted view of reality.


Just vanity insanity fusion cannot stand it see
The combination of selfishness, madness, and harmful beliefs that make up fascism is intolerable.


No man fascist man will ever get me outta the land
We will not allow those who support fascism to force us out of our own country.


So understand Fusion plan to stop them with a bang
We have a clear strategy to take down the fascist threat.


We sang and sang to make the people all unite
Music and art can be a powerful tool to bring people together and inspire change.


Not fight but fight because the leaders don't think right
We are not looking for violence, but will fight against those in power who do not have our best interests in mind.


You burnt us in the past you know it won't happen again
The historical oppression that we have faced will not be repeated.


So black and white take a stand and all try to defend
People of all races need to work together to fight against fascist ideology.


All of the people and the children who are living in the past
The traumas of the past continue to affect us and need to be healed.


Just blast and blast don't make the fascist man last
We need to take targeted action against those who support fascism without resorting to indiscriminate violence.


On and on and on you know the feeling's so strong
The urgency and intensity of our desire for change keep driving us forward.


So long
We have been stuck in this cycle for too long.


It's wrong
The inequalities and injustices that we face are inherently wrong.


Destruction confusion and blaming it on the color
The destruction and chaos we see are often caused by racist attitudes and actions.


I wonder in horror 'cause the people start to follow
It is alarming to see how easily people can be swayed by harmful ideas and rhetoric.


All the leaders and the rulers who are putting up the fence
Those in power are often the ones responsible for creating divisions and promoting hatred.


It's dense immense and you say you're talking sense
The situation is complex and difficult, but we need leaders who will work towards real solutions.


Bull, bull I want to say it full
I am tired of hearing empty promises and want to speak truthfully about the challenges we face.


But people on the radio you know will make a pull
Mainstream media often has the power to control the narrative and sway public opinion.


So I try to tone it down to make the whole world know
Even when our voices are silenced, we will continue to speak out and spread our message of unity and equality.


That the language of my violence will proceed in my show
We will not be afraid to take radical action when necessary to bring about change.


Flow, flow to make the fascist man know
We will continue to resist the fascist threat until it is eliminated.


that unity is here and unity will grow
We believe in the power of unity and will continue to work towards it until we achieve our goals.


I want to wake up, I want to wake up
We need to become aware of the reality of our situation and the injustices we face.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sentric Music
Written by: Charly Janene Lowry, Eddie Roberts, Joe Cohen, Joseph Matthew Tatton, Mike Olmos, Peter Cornelius Shand, Simon Keith Allen

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Comments from YouTube:

@David77Gilmour

I freaking love this song, it wakes me up every morning :)

@luebkeagent

Your playlist completely matches my taste and attitude! Amazing!

@fredanderica

Very relevant, the last few days

@samvaja1631

Finally someone🙏🏼🙏🏼

@Dr.Grapefruit

brilliant track!!!

@katjakubatzki6772

Live gehört... 90er ... So gut! 💪 Heute wieder zum Empowern 👍

@lenxiabuda8338

Love this song!! Reminds me of good times!!!!!! OMG!!!!

@Mindset6927

The first song I heard by them was 'Tubthumping'. This is SO relevant now!

@peterobinson3678

Credit to the Nation. Both of them.

@guardianoftheblind78

Love this song. One of a few very good songs from a great band. PUNX never die! Fuck the fascists!

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