Brown was a star football quarterback at Mount Vernon High School in New York, but rejected an athletic scholarship to the University of Iowa to pursue a music career. In 1987, Quincy Jones selected Brown as the first winner of the Sony Innovators Talent Search. Subsequently, Brown went on to work with Jones on several projects, most notably the platinum single "Secret Garden" from Jones' double platinum album Back on the Block. On this recording, Brown was one of a quartet with Barry White, El DeBarge, and James Ingram.
His debut album from 1988, In Effect Mode, sold more than two million copies, topping the Billboard R&B chart for seven straight weeks. The album included his memorable single "Nite and Day", which topped the R&B singles chart and reached #7 on the Billboard Hot 100. He received numerous Grammy and American Music Award (AMA) nominations, and won an AMA for Best New R&B Artist. He also received several Soul Train Award nominations, and won the award for Best New Artist. He also won several New York Music Awards. In addition, Al's 900 phone line was third in generating revenue, following those for New Kids on the Block and Run-DMC.
As a writer and producer, Brown introduced the multi-platinum group Jodeci and teen R&B performer Tevin Campbell (also one of Quincy Jones's former protégés), as well as Faith Evans, Dave Hollister, Case, and Usher to the music scene.
On June 23, 2009, Al released his fourth studio album, Honey I'm Home. It features the hit song, "I Love It (Papi Aye Aye Aye)." The single peaked at #77 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart and at #22 Adult R&B.
Had Enuf?
Al B. Sure! Lyrics
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Have you had enuf?
Have you had enuf?
Have you Had enuf?
All I have to give you
Is my love until you've had enuf
All I have to give you
You've got me in this position
Don't make me feel all alone
All this pressure you're dealing
You think my heart's made of stone
If that's not enuf you don't know true love
You need to grow up
True love's hard to find so don't pass it by
All I have to give you
Is my love until you've had enuf
All I have to give you
Is my love until you've had enuf
Are you materialistic?
If so girl you know I can't hang
All this good love I'm giving
Hope girl you don't start to change,
Don't start to change
See I've had enuf of wasting true love
You need to grow up
True love is so hard to find
it's gonna pass you by
All I have to give you
Is my love until you've had enuf
All I have to give you
Is my love until you've had enuf
Have you had enuf?
Have you had enuf?
Have you had enuf?
Have you had enuf?
All I have to give you
Is my love until you've had enuf
All I have to give you
Is my love until you've had enuf
In Al B. Sure!'s song "Had Enuf?", he sings about giving his all to a love interest, but questions whether they are ready to receive it. The repeated phrase "have you had enough?" signifies that Al B. Sure! is willing to continue giving love until his partner no longer desires it. He recognizes that there may be pressure in the relationship but is willing to persevere through it.
The lyrics also suggest that he desires a partner who is not materialistic and who values true love. He questions whether his love interest is ready for a committed relationship and warns her not to "pass it by" because "true love is so hard to find." Al B. Sure! acknowledges that he has had enough of "wasting true love" and wants a partner who is ready for a deep and lasting connection.
Overall, "Had Enuf?" is a song about the ups and downs of love and relationships. It is a reminder to value true love and not to take it for granted. Al B. Sure! expresses his willingness to continue giving love to his partner until she has had enough, but also recognizes that he wants a partner who is ready for a committed relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Had Enuf?
Are you satisfied?
Have you had enuf?
Have you reached your limit?
Have you had enuf?
Are you contented?
Have you Had enuf?
Do you need more?
All I have to give you
I can only offer you
Is my love until you've had enuf
My love is all I have for you until you are satisfied
You've got me in this position
You have put me in a vulnerable state
Don't make me feel all alone
Please don't abandon me
All this pressure you're dealing
The stress you are causing
You think my heart's made of stone
You believe I am unfeeling
If that's not enuf you don't know true love
If my love is not enough for you, you don't understand genuine love
You need to grow up
You need to mature
True love's hard to find so don't pass it by
Authentic love is rare, so don't overlook it
Are you materialistic?
Are you focused on material possessions?
If so girl you know I can't hang
If that's the case, I cannot be with you
All this good love I'm giving
The abundant love I am providing
Hope girl you don't start to change,
I hope you won't alter negatively
See I've had enuf of wasting true love
I am fed up with misusing real love
True love is so hard to find
It is difficult to encounter genuine love
it's gonna pass you by
You will lose the opportunity
All I have to give you
I can only offer you
Is my love until you've had enuf
My love is all I have for you until you are satisfied
Have you had enuf?
Are you contented?
Have you had enuf?
Have you reached your limit?
Have you had enuf?
Are you satisfied?
Have you had enuf?
Do you need more?
All I have to give you
I can only offer you
Is my love until you've had enuf
My love is all I have for you until you are satisfied
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALBERT JOSEPH III BROWN, DONALD DEGRATE, DONALD EARLE DE GRATE
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