Just Enough
Andrew Ripp Feat. Charlene Marie Lyrics
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What I was gonna have to go through
To get to where I want to go to
I don't know if I'd have come this far
Without you
I couldn't tell a lie from the truth
There's no way I could see
You give me just enough
To keep me going when hope is lost
Not too high or low??
You always know
Whats too little or too much??
You give me just enough
It's ok
Even when the blue sky's black rain
And even too soon is too late
And everything I had is all washed away
Just enough hurt
To keep me awake
And when I need a real love I know is no fake
Andrew Ripp's song Just Enough is a melodious representation of how the pain and struggles we go through in life are essential for our growth and eventual success. The opening line, "If I only knew what I was gonna have to go through to get to where I want to go to, I don't know if I'd have come this far" captures the essence of the song perfectly. Andrew Ripp acknowledges that the road to his dreams was rough, and he had to face a lot of trials and heartaches to get where he is. However, he understands that he wouldn't be where he is today without those hardships.
The song's chorus depicts gratitude for the balance that someone has brought to Andrew's life. He sings, "you give me just enough to keep me going when hope is lost, not too high or low, you always know what's too little or too much, you give me just enough". The lyrics illustrate that there's someone in Andrew's life that gives him the right amount of support he needs to overcome his challenges. The support isn't too little or too much but just enough to keep him going.
Finally, the song ends with a beautiful reminder that no matter how much pain we endure in our lives, it's all worth it because it paves the way for true love. "Just enough hurt to keep me awake, and when I need a real love, I know it's no fake" signifies that pain and struggles aren't always pleasant, but they help us appreciate and cherish the good in our lives even more.
Line by Line Meaning
If I only knew??
Reflecting on how he was unaware of the challenges he would face in his journey
What I was gonna have to go through
Expressing uncertainty of the difficulties he will have to endure
To get to where I want to go to
Acknowledging his destination of reaching a certain goal
I don't know if I'd have come this far
Wondering whether he would have made it this far without help from someone else
Without you
Recognizing the support he's received from someone else
I couldn't tell a lie from the truth
Confessing his inability to differentiate between lies and the truth
There's no way I could see
Admitting his lack of insight or understanding
What I want isn't what I need
Coming to the realization that what he thought he wanted isn't what he truly needs
You give me just enough
Grateful for the right amount of support he's received
To keep me going when hope is lost
Explaining how this minimal support has helped him during difficult times
Not too high or low??
Describing the right balance of support he's received
You always know
Expressing confidence in the person he's receiving support from
Whats too little or too much??
Suggesting that this person has an understanding of his needs
You give me just enough
Reiterating the importance of this person's presence in his life
It's ok
Acknowledging that everything will be alright
Even when the blue sky's black rain
Accepting that there are difficult times even when things seem good
And even too soon is too late
Reflecting on the importance of timing and how it can affect the outcome
And everything I had is all washed away
Describing how everything he had once prized is no longer important
Just enough hurt
Acknowledging the importance of experiencing just enough pain to understand reality
To keep me awake
Expressing how this painful experience has kept him aware and alert
And when I need a real love I know is no fake
Recognizing the importance of genuine love and support during difficult times
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW RIPP, CHRIS DESTEFANO, JASON MATTHEWS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Chritter B
EVEN WHEN IT SOUNDS LIKE A
L💖VE STORY....
I hear a Praise song of Gratitude to GOD❣️
Catherine Rouquine
I'm in love with this song !!! Beautiful duet !
Hannah Girdley
Completely beautiful.. Touched my heart for what I'm going through in my life this very moment.. Transitioning fron being a single, college athlete, outgoing girl to a stay at home mother away from everything and everyone and into a wife position. When nothing seems right in the world, my daughter brings just enough to remind me of the light and beauty of my life I have. Just wanted to quickly share so you truly understand its beauty in the words and music you chose. Thank you for that
natalie sasha
Nice!!! Love it!!!
Kelsee Renée
Just heard this song on couples therapy. I'm in love already with it. It's beautiful <3
Craig Grimmett
The vocals are perfection....nuff said
Johanson Nicole
Just heard this song on the show Couples Therapy.. Heard it in full on YouTube. In love with this song. Definite add to the iPod.
Andrew Ripp
Check out the brand new live performance of 'Just Enough' with Charlene Marie HERE: Andrew Ripp feat. Charlene Marie- Just Enough (LIVE)
Adrienne Marsh
On vh1 now.Very lonely but it gives me just enough to know I will one day come across someone that loves me just as I love them