Never Enough
Benj Pasek Lyrics
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Let it stay this way
Can't let this moment end
You set off a dream in me
Getting louder now
Can you hear it echoing?
Take my hand
Will you share this with me?
All the shine of a thousand spotlights
All the stars we steal from the night sky
Will never be enough, never be enough
Towers of gold are still too little
These hands could hold the world but it'll
Never be enough
Never be enough
For me
Never, never never, never
Never, for me, for me
Never enough never enough
Never enough
For me, for me, for me
All the shine of a thousand spotlights
All the stars we steal from the night sky
Will never be enough, never be enough
Towers of gold are still too little
These hands could hold the world but it'll
Never be enough,never be enough
For me
Never, never
Never, never
Never, for me, for me
Never enough, never, never
Never enough, never, never
Never enough
For me, for me, for me
For me
The lyrics of "Never Enough" by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, from the movie "The Greatest Showman," convey a deep longing for something beyond material wealth and fame. The song begins with the singer trying to hold their breath, wanting to prolong the moment and not let it end. This can be interpreted as a desire to capture and savor a moment of pure bliss and fulfillment. The singer then expresses how the other person has ignited a dream within them, which is growing more powerful and can be heard echoing. They invite the other person to join them in this dream, acknowledging that without them, all the success and attention they receive will never be enough.
The chorus reinforces this theme of insatiability by stating that all the shine of a thousand spotlights and all the stars they steal from the night sky will never be enough. Even if they were to possess towers of gold or hold the world in their hands, it would still not be sufficient. The repetition of "never enough" emphasizes the inability to be satisfied by external achievements or possessions. The song concludes with the final declaration that all the success in the world will never be enough "for me." This expresses the idea that true fulfillment and contentment cannot be found in external validation or material wealth, but rather in the connection and love shared with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm trying to hold my breath
I am attempting to control my emotions and keep my excitement contained
Let it stay this way
I want this moment to continue and remain unchanged
Can't let this moment end
I am determined not to let this wonderful moment come to a close
You set off a dream in me
You have ignited a powerful aspiration and desire within me
Getting louder now
My longing and ambition are intensifying
Can you hear it echoing?
Can you perceive the reverberation of my passionate yearning?
Take my hand
Join me in this endeavor
Will you share this with me?
Can we mutually experience and partake in this journey together?
'Cause darling, without you
Because, my dear, I cannot achieve fulfillment and satisfaction without your presence
All the shine of a thousand spotlights
Even the brilliance and radiance of numerous spotlights combined
All the stars we steal from the night sky
Every celestial star we clandestinely acquire from the evening atmosphere
Will never be enough, never be enough
Will forever be inadequate, perpetually falling short of what I desire
Towers of gold are still too little
Even immense structures made of gold are insufficient to satisfy my aspirations
These hands could hold the world but it'll
Although these hands have the capability to grasp the entire world, it will
Never be enough
Never be sufficient or satisfactory
Never be enough
Never be adequate or satisfactory
For me
According to my expectations and desires
Never, never never, never
Will never reach an acceptable level, never ever
Never, for me, for me
Never be adequate, exclusively for me
Never enough never enough
Will never be sufficient or satisfactory, never enough
Never enough
Never enough, never adequate or satisfactory
For me, for me, for me
According to my personal expectations and desires
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Benj Pasek, Justin Paul
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@shekinahgloryharrell
The song was rushed,I dont feel any heart and soul in this
@BigDan85
So strings are soooo off omg
@boomaha325
Not anywhere near close enough.
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