Good Enough
Carlie Hanson Lyrics


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Out of focus, out of focus
I don't call nobody notice, nobody know this
I'm invisible (I'm invisible) even to myself (even to myself)
On my mattress, on my mattress
My only friends are dust and ashes, blunts and matches
It's a ritual (it's a ritual) but it don't help (but it don't help)

I push everyone away
Before they can runaway
I'm not gonna let you see
Everything underneath
I put up a thousand walls
So I don't get hurt no more
All you get is what you see
This ain't no apology

I don't think I'll ever be good enough
I don't think I'm ever gonna find someone
Don't you leave me alone
Won't you carry me home
I don't think I'll ever be good enough
Voices in my head wish I could turn 'em off
Don't you leave me alone
Won't you carry me home

With the lights off, with the lights off
I don't have to see the things I'm terrified of
I'm invisible (I'm invisible) keep it to myself
Keep it to myself, keep it to myself, baby
TV's on but I ain't watching
I just tryna to fill the silence while I lie here
It's a ritual (it's a ritual) but it don't help, help, help

I put up a thousand walls
So I don't get hurt no more
All you get is what you see
This ain't no apology

I don't think I'll ever be good enough
I don't think I'm ever gonna find someone
Don't you leave me alone
Won't you carry me home (yeah, yeah)
I don't think I'll ever be good enough (good enough)
Voices in my head wish I could turn 'em off (wish I could turn 'em off)
Don't you leave me alone (don't you leave me alone)
Won't you carry me home

Please don't leave me alone (please don't leave me alone)
Won't you carry me home (won't you carry me home)
Please don't leave me alone (yeah, yeah)
Won't you carry me home (yeah, yeah)
Please don't leave me alone
Please don't leave me alone
Won't you carry me home

I don't think I'll ever be good enough
I don't think I'm ever gonna find someone
Don't you leave me alone (don't you leave me alone)
Won't you carry me home
I don't think I'll ever be good enough
Voices in my head wish I could turn 'em off
Don't you leave me alone
Won't you carry me home

Please don't leave me alone (good enough)
Won't you carry me home (find someone)
Please don't leave me alone (good enough)




Leave me alone
Won't you carry me home (good enough)

Overall Meaning

The song “Good Enough” by Carlie Hanson depicts the struggles of an individual battling with loneliness and self-doubt. The lyrics describe a person who feels invisible and neglected, even by themselves. They aim to keep their fears and insecurities to themselves, to avoid being hurt even further. The character tries to fill the silence with distractions, but it doesn't help them escape their issues. They feel unlovable and unworthy, no matter how hard they try, and believe they'll never find someone who accepts them.


The chorus repeats that they don't believe they're good enough, and they won't be able to find someone who wants and loves them. They plead with the listener to carry them home and not leave them alone. The person realizes that they put up walls to protect themselves from heartache, which stops people from getting to know them, making it hard to form relationships. The song ends with a final plea for someone to take them home, with the same refrain that affirms their belief that they aren't good enough.


Overall, the song highlights a person's struggle with their insecurities and how hard it is to overcome those feelings. The lyrics deliver empathy and a call for attention and understanding for those who struggle with self-doubt, loneliness, and the fear of being left alone.


Line by Line Meaning

Out of focus, out of focus
My mind feels scattered and unfocused, like I can't seem to get a clear picture of anything.


I don't call nobody notice, nobody know this
I feel like nobody pays attention to me or notices when I'm struggling.


I'm invisible (I'm invisible) even to myself (even to myself)
I feel like I don't even know who I am or what I'm capable of. I'm just going through the motions.


On my mattress, on my mattress
I spend a lot of time isolating myself and lying in bed, trying to drown out my thoughts and feelings.


My only friends are dust and ashes, blunts and matches
I resort to unhealthy coping mechanisms like smoking and ignoring my problems, because it feels like I have no one else to turn to.


It's a ritual (it's a ritual) but it don't help (but it don't help)
I know these habits aren't good for me, but I feel stuck in this cycle and don't know how to break it.


I push everyone away
I don't want to let anyone get close to me, because I'm afraid of getting hurt or rejected.


Before they can runaway
I reject people before they have the chance to reject me.


I'm not gonna let you see
I'm afraid to show people my true self because I'm ashamed of who I am or what I'm feeling.


Everything underneath
I feel like there's a lot of pain and darkness inside of me that I can't express or share with anyone.


I put up a thousand walls
I've built up so many emotional barriers that it's hard for anyone to break through and connect with me.


So I don't get hurt no more
I've been hurt so many times in the past that I don't want to risk putting myself in that vulnerable position again.


All you get is what you see
I'm not going to pretend or fake anything to make myself seem more appealing to others. What you see is what you get.


This ain't no apology
I'm not trying to justify my behavior or make excuses. I just want to be honest about where I'm at.


Don't you leave me alone
I need someone to be there for me, to show me that I'm not completely worthless and that my feelings matter.


Won't you carry me home
I need someone to help me through this difficult time, and to be a safe haven for me to land in when things feel too hard to handle on my own.


Voices in my head wish I could turn 'em off
I struggle with intrusive and negative thoughts that make it hard for me to see myself in a positive light or believe that things will ever get better.


With the lights off, with the lights off
It's easier for me to cope with my problems when I'm in the dark and can't see or think too much.


I'm invisible (I'm invisible) keep it to myself
I don't want to burden anyone else with my problems, so I keep them hidden and don't share them with others.


TV's on but I ain't watching
I distract myself with mindless activities to avoid facing my problems or emotions.


I just tryna to fill the silence while I lie here
I feel so uncomfortable in my own skin that I try to distract myself from my inner turmoil instead of confronting it head-on.


Please don't leave me alone
I'm terrified of being abandoned or left behind by the people I care about and who I hope care about me.


Leave me alone
I'm afraid of getting hurt by others, so I push them away and try to deal with things on my own, even if it's not really helping.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anthony Jones, Charlie Hanson, Jacob Torrey, Mitch Allan

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Comments from YouTube:

trashpanda

Carlie thank you for being so authentically you. Your music inspires was me everyday, and I’m definitely a life long fan. I hope one day I’ll have the privilege of being able to use your music in a movie. Keep pushing and keeping making people laugh, smile, and cry-because I swear to god it’s going to pay off. You deserve the world. ❤️

Manuel16CC

And she got it ❤️ her collaboration with Salem on the Scream credits song was great, a very beautiful song ❤️

PkrOnTheMic

@Carlie Hanson we love what you do :)

Carlie Hanson

this made my heart so warm wow thank you.

Hyuniluv

I don't know why but this fits so well with my feelings, I love how she can make me identify with her songs

gasheri Wangui

Me too even from a different continent she's just so authentic ❤️

Hiba Iqbal

I think we're the only ones who truly know her best, baby.

Marcel Nnaemeka

True, was suprised to see 152,599

Lexi Lean

I been a die hard since Daze Inn. Nothing you could make could displease me honestly. You are my entire 2014 aesthetic and you take me back to being 19 and I love you for that.

Hana Vaughan

she emulates every feeling so authentically it pierces my soul. I love her. A true artist at hand.

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