Never Enough
Brendan Maclean Lyrics


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Skin covered in black, still holding a match
What's pulling you back? Ember to the ash
Need some oxygen
Have you set a date? I'm feeling awake
Flames flicker the stake, you're running away
I'll keep my eyes closed tonight
Set alight, oh
I will lay down on your fire
Tie me up and set alight
If it's never enough just to say I'm sorry
Would you break it off like you never met me?
If it's never enough
Is it ever enough?

Invisible light, I'm turning to white
Smoke over the glow, it's all that I know
Crucified and cold now
Fade me out, oh

But I will lay down on your fire
Tie me up and set alight
If it's never enough just to say I'm sorry
Would you break it off like you never met me?
If it's never enough
Is it ever enough?

Skin covered in black
Still holding a match
Need some oxygen
Closed tonight, set alight, oh

I will lay down on your fire
Tie me up and set alight
If it's never enough just to say I'm sorry
Would you break it off like you never met me?
If it's never enough
Is it ever enough?

So I will hold my head up higher
Bring these ashes back to life
'Cause it's never enough just to say I'm sorry
So I'm taking off like you never let me
It's never enough
No, it's never enough

I will lay down on your fire
Tie me up and set alight
It's never enough just to say I'm sorry
Would you break it off like you never met me?




It's never enough
No, it's never enough

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Brendan Maclean's song "Never Enough" are open to interpretation, but they seem to describe a person who is willing to go to extreme lengths to keep a relationship alive. The singer uses fire imagery, suggesting that they are willing to burn for their love. The lines "Skin covered in black, still holding a match / What's pulling you back? Ember to the ash" could be interpreted as the singer attempting to ignite a passion within their partner, even if it means they get hurt in the process. The lyrics "If it's never enough just to say I'm sorry / Would you break it off like you never met me?" could be questioning whether apologies and remorse are ever enough to salvage a relationship that has gone off track.


Throughout the song, the singer uses metaphors to describe the intensity of their feelings. The line "Invisible light, I'm turning to white / Smoke over the glow, it's all that I know / Crucified and cold now / Fade me out, oh" could be interpreted as the singer becoming so consumed by their love that they lose their sense of self. They become "crucified," or trapped, and they are willing to go up in smoke for the sake of their love.


Line by Line Meaning

Skin covered in black, still holding a match
You're still bearing the scars from past relationships, and you're holding onto the possibility of reigniting that spark.


What's pulling you back? Ember to the ash
You're drawn to the familiar, even if it's damaging and leads to a dead end.


Need some oxygen
You're suffocating under the weight of your history and need a fresh start.


Have you set a date? I'm feeling awake
You're ready to move on, and it's time to start planning for a better future.


Flames flicker the stake, you're running away
The fear of getting hurt again is causing you to run from new possibilities.


I'll keep my eyes closed tonight
You're trying to avoid facing the harsh reality of your situation, at least for the moment.


Set alight, oh
Despite the risks, you're still willing to take a chance and start a new flame.


If it's never enough just to say I'm sorry
Apologies won't mend a broken relationship if there's no effort towards change and growth.


Would you break it off like you never met me?
If things don't work out, would you cut ties completely and erase any memory of the relationship?


Is it ever enough?
Is it possible to repair something that's already been damaged beyond repair?


Invisible light, I'm turning to white
You're becoming lost in the emptiness and nothingness of your current situation.


Smoke over the glow, it's all that I know
You're stuck in a cycle of destruction and darkness and can't see a way out.


Crucified and cold now
You feel trapped and vulnerable, like a prisoner of your own mind and heart.


Fade me out, oh
You want to disappear and forget everything that's happened to you.


So I will hold my head up higher
Despite everything, you're determined to keep going and not let the past weigh you down.


Bring these ashes back to life
You want to rise from the ashes of your past and create a better present and future.


So I'm taking off like you never let me
You're breaking free from the chains of your past and starting anew, even if it means leaving behind people who were once important to you.


It's never enough
There will always be something missing, something unsatisfactory, when you're trying to heal from a broken relationship.


No, it's never enough
You know that moving on won't be easy and that there are no guarantees, but you're willing to take the risk for the chance at something better.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Exequiel Iglesias

Skin covered in black, still holding a match
What's pulling you back? Ember to the ash
Need some oxygen
Have you set a date? I'm feeling awake
Flames flicker the stake, you're running away
I'll keep my eyes closed tonight
Set alight, oh
I will lay down on your fire
Tie me up and set alight
If it's never enough just to say I'm sorry
Would you break it off like you never met me?
If it's never enough
Is it ever enough?
Invisible light, I'm turning to white
Smoke over the glow, it's all that I know
Crucified and cold now
Fade me out, oh
But I will lay down on your fire
Tie me up and set alight
If it's never enough just to say I'm sorry
Would you break it off like you never met me?
If it's never enough
Is it ever enough?
Skin covered in black
Still holding a match
Need some oxygen
Closed tonight, set alight, oh
I will lay down on your fire
Tie me up and set alight
If it's never enough just to say I'm sorry
Would you break it off like you never met me?
If it's never enough
Is it ever enough?
So I will hold my head up higher
Bring these ashes back to life
'Cause it's never enough just to say I'm sorry
So I'm taking off like you never let me
It's never enough
No, it's never enough
I will lay down on your fire
Tie me up and set alight
It's never enough just to say I'm sorry
Would you break it off like you never met me?
It's never enough
No, it's never enough



All comments from YouTube:

Balatare

There's so much pain and emotion expressed in that belted note. Hits my soul every time.

NebraskaMenify

Estoy sorprendido, realmente es muy buena la canciΓ³n!
Me gustΓ³ muchΓ­simo!

Kalin Morphet

Absolutely obsessed with this song. I've been dancing to it any chance I get ever since I found it.

Dominick Campus

I'm gagging!! The song is beautiful and the video is so aesthetically stunning!!!

DragonbornCanid

i know this comment be 4 years old and all

but how tf does something 'beautiful' and 'so aesthetically stunning' make someone gag??

(i agree btw, my fave Brendan Maclean thing right there <333)

Timothy McGrath

This just made my Thursday. Wonderful video to go along with an evocative song. Brendan's creativity shines in everything he does.

Gemma Santos

Just heard about him, and honestly, he's so underrated! He needs to be recognized more

Morenarp2020

What a voice! So strong and beautiful! Great song

Exequiel Iglesias

Skin covered in black, still holding a match
What's pulling you back? Ember to the ash
Need some oxygen
Have you set a date? I'm feeling awake
Flames flicker the stake, you're running away
I'll keep my eyes closed tonight
Set alight, oh
I will lay down on your fire
Tie me up and set alight
If it's never enough just to say I'm sorry
Would you break it off like you never met me?
If it's never enough
Is it ever enough?
Invisible light, I'm turning to white
Smoke over the glow, it's all that I know
Crucified and cold now
Fade me out, oh
But I will lay down on your fire
Tie me up and set alight
If it's never enough just to say I'm sorry
Would you break it off like you never met me?
If it's never enough
Is it ever enough?
Skin covered in black
Still holding a match
Need some oxygen
Closed tonight, set alight, oh
I will lay down on your fire
Tie me up and set alight
If it's never enough just to say I'm sorry
Would you break it off like you never met me?
If it's never enough
Is it ever enough?
So I will hold my head up higher
Bring these ashes back to life
'Cause it's never enough just to say I'm sorry
So I'm taking off like you never let me
It's never enough
No, it's never enough
I will lay down on your fire
Tie me up and set alight
It's never enough just to say I'm sorry
Would you break it off like you never met me?
It's never enough
No, it's never enough

Sandro Aguiar

QUE DESCOBERTA MARAVILHOSA !

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