- David McCormick (lead singer)
- Alan… Read Full Bio ↴A Rotterdam November is:
- David McCormick (lead singer)
- Alan Schwaderer (keys, guitar, backup vocals)
- Jared Nelson (guitar, backup vocals)
- Andy Baker (bass)
- David Niacaris (drums)
- Dylan Anitok (guitar, backup vocals)
The band formed in late 2006, Boise, Idaho.
Their name alludes to what happened in the aftermath of the bombing of the city of Rotterdam during WWII. After the heart of the venerable city had been completely destroyed, architects reconstructed it from scratch. The band's name reflects the interpretation of this idea of "an old city with a new heart" as a Christian metaphor for the renewing transformation of a heart damaged by sin.
Enough
A Rotterdam November Lyrics
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You knew where I am
You know what I want, I'm lost
I'm so lost and so scared
I found true meaning
Yes, found me so lost and so scared tonight
All that I wanted and all that I needed
And you're what I want, yes you're what I need
is my life taken for granted?
Again... I feel like a can't run,
like I can't heal
And I know I want to come here again, with your case
Just tell me when the clouds will break.
the moon will shine and break free tonight
All that I wanted and all that I needed
Just take my heartache and break it
And you're what I want, yes you're what I need.
Is my life taken for granted?
All that I wanted and all that I needed
Is your life, precated in weakness
And you, you lost it all for me
And I just... repaid you in pain in grief.
You're the light
Uncover the lies
Turn on the lights
Uncover the lies... (oh the lies)
All that I wanted and all that I needed
Is your life, precated in weakness
And you, you lost it all for me
And I just... repaid you in pain in grief
All you wanted and all you needed
Was my tone precated for life
don't you take it and don't you break it
Just tell me you hate it
(cuz)I know you're lost tonight
The song "Enough" by A Rotterdam November is a melancholic ballad that explores the intense emotions of fear, vulnerability, and regret. The lyrics express a sense of being lost and scared while searching for true meaning and love. The singer admits to feeling scared of allowing someone else to come close and break down their walls. The verses are infused with a sense of desperation and sorrow as the singer laments lost opportunities and the possibility of taking their own life for granted. The chorus repeatedly asks the question of what they wanted and needed, pleading for someone to take their heartache and break it.
The song appears to be about the consequences of an overarching sense of insecurity and the impact it can have on relationships. The phrase "All you wanted and all you needed/ Was my tone precated for life/ don't you take it and don't you break it/ Just tell me you hate it" indicates that the singer recognizes how their partner has been hurt by their actions and acknowledges their own vulnerability. However, they still seem unsure if they can trust their partner enough to stay despite feeling lost and alone.
The bridge of the song introduces a glimmer of hopefulness with the lines "You're the light/ Uncover the lies/ Turn on the lights/ Uncover the lies... (oh the lies)," implying that communication and honesty might be the key to rekindling the relationship or finding a way to move past their fears.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I, I'm scared to feel this
I am hesitant to fully feel my emotions because of the fear and uncertainty that comes with vulnerability.
You knew where I am
You are aware of my current emotional state and struggles.
You know what I want, I'm lost
I am unsure of what I truly desire and feel lost in my thoughts and emotions.
I'm so lost and so scared
My feelings of confusion and apprehension are very strong and overwhelming.
I found true meaning
I have finally discovered a genuine purpose or direction in my life.
Yes, found me so lost and so scared tonight
I discovered my purpose while feeling lost and scared, emphasizing that the journey to finding meaning is not always easy.
All that I wanted and all that I needed
My desires and needs are simple and focused.
Just take my heartache and break it
I am asking for someone to help me process and overcome my emotional pain.
And you're what I want, yes you're what I need
The person addressed in the song is the source of comfort and support that the artist needs.
Is my life taken for granted?
The artist is questioning whether their life is being overlooked or undervalued.
Again... I feel like a can't run, like I can't heal
The singer feels trapped and unable to move forward or recover from emotional pain.
And I know I want to come here again, with your case
The artist desires to return to a place of comfort and support alongside the person they are singing to.
Just tell me when the clouds will break. the moon will shine and break free tonight
The singer is asking for reassurance that the obstacles or troubles they are facing will eventually pass.
You're the light
The person addressed in the song is a source of hope and positivity for the singer.
Uncover the lies
The singer wants to confront and expose any deceit or dishonesty in their life.
Turn on the lights
The artist wants clarity and understanding in their situation.
All that I wanted and all that I needed
The artist's desires and needs remain the same.
Is your life, precated in weakness
The singer is questioning if the person they are singing to is struggling or vulnerable.
And you, you lost it all for me
The person addressed in the song has sacrificed and suffered for the singer's benefit.
And I just... repaid you in pain in grief.
The artist feels guilty for causing the person they are singing to pain and suffering.
All you wanted and all you needed
The desires and needs of the person addressed in the song are also simple and focused.
Was my tone precated for life
The person addressed in the song desires validation and affirmation from the artist.
don't you take it and don't you break it
The person addressed in the song is asking the singer to not harm their emotional wellbeing or stability.
Just tell me you hate it
The person addressed in the song wants honesty and transparency from the artist, even if it means receiving criticism or rejection.
(cuz)I know you're lost tonight
The singer is aware that the person they are singing to is also struggling emotionally.
Contributed by Anna F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.