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Not Enough
Junkie XL Lyrics


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I'll give you all for nothing
You know its true
The best I have to offer
I'll give to you

The city that surrounds
Is full of pretty people
They give you all their money
And show you fancy places

Not enough
Not enough

I know I'm not your type
I'm not good, not for you.

[Not]
Nothing's good
[Enough]
Not for you
[Not]
Nothings's good
[Enough]
Enough for you

[Not]
Nothings'good
[Enough]
Enough for you
[Not]
Nothings'good
[Enough]
Enough for you for you

Don't look past your gardens
You'll find the dirty streets there
And all your neighbours shouting
Help me to distract them

I know your multitudes
Nothings' good Enough for you
You You You (x a lot)

[Not]
Nothings'good
[Enough]
Enough for you
[Not]
Nothings'good
[Enough]
Enough for you for you

[Not]
Nothings'good
[Enough]
Enough for you
[Not]
Nothings'good
[Enough]
Enough for you for you

Overall Meaning

The song "Not Enough" by Junkie XL appears to be about the frustration and futility of trying to please someone who is never satisfied. The first verse speaks to the idea that the singer will give everything to this person, even if it is all for nothing. The second verse highlights how the world around them is full of people that appear to have everything they could ever want, but it's still not enough for them. The chorus repeats the phrase "not enough" several times, emphasizing the idea that nothing the singer does or gives will ever be enough to satisfy this person.


The third verse takes a more cynical approach, suggesting that perhaps the person being referred to is just as flawed and unhappy as the rest of the world, and that they simply use their unrealistic expectations as a way of distracting themselves from their own problems. The repetition of "nothing's good enough for you" drives home the frustration and weariness the singer feels in this situation.


Overall, the song seems to touch on themes of dissatisfaction, disillusionment, and the constant striving for more in a world where nothing ever seems to be enough. It's a powerful commentary on the human condition and the difficulty of finding true contentment.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll give you all for nothing
I am willing to offer everything I have to you for free.


You know its true
You are aware that I am being honest.


The best I have to offer
I am giving you the most valuable things I possess.


I'll give to you
I am offering these things to you.


The city that surrounds
The environment we are in at the moment.


Is full of pretty people
The place is populated by attractive individuals.


They give you all their money
These people are willing to spend all their money on you.


And show you fancy places
They take you to luxurious locations.


Not enough
However, all of this is still not sufficient.


I know I'm not your type
I am not the kind of person you prefer.


I'm not good, not for you.
I am not a suitable match for you.


[Not] Nothing's good [Enough] Not for you
Nothing that I give or do is good enough for you.


[Not] Nothings's good [Enough] Enough for you [Not] Nothings's good [Enough] Enough for you
Even repeating the phrase, nothing I offer is sufficient to please you.


[Not] Nothings'good [Enough] Enough for you [Not] Nothings'good [Enough] Enough for you for you
Repeating this message further emphasizes that I am unable to satisfy you.


Don't look past your gardens
Do not overlook your own problems and struggles.


You'll find the dirty streets there
You will realize that the real issues lie within your own community.


And all your neighbours shouting
The people around you are crying out for help.


Help me to distract them
They want to distract themselves from their own problems and avoid confronting them.


I know your multitudes
I am familiar with the many sides of your personality and the complexity of your emotions.


Nothings' good Enough for you
However, none of my actions are enough to please you.


You You You (x a lot)
This repeated refrain further emphasizes the desire to please you, despite being constantly unsuccessful in doing so.




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