Enemy
Chris Brown Lyrics


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They say pain is growth, I hear you
I just wanna make it stop, all this hurt, fuck

Waking up to my high, empty place (I'm all alone)
Messages in my phone, telling me that you're gone
Didn't even give me one chance to explain (tell me why)
I guess it didn't matter at all, matter at all (yeah, I know I fucked up, baby)
She was just one night, she was just one night
Baby, you were my whole life, you were my whole life
Wish I could go back then and undo what I've done
That would be impossible, oh yeah

But if you could see what my eyes can see (oh)
You would see what you mean to me (oh)
If you could feel the way my heart is beating
You can feel my energy, you keep coming back for me, you can feel my energy
I wouldn't be the enemy
I don't wanna be the enemy

I cannot undo what I have done (oh, what I've done)
I know you don't understand, how I couldn't resist it (understand, no)
Especially since I knew you were the one, girl, I knew you were the one
Should have been the only one

She was just one night, she was just one night
Baby, you were my whole life, you were my whole life
Wish I could go back then and undo what I've done
That would be impossible, oh yeah (yeah, yeah)

But if you could see what my eyes can see (my eyes can see, oh)
You would see what you mean to me (baby, yeah, oh)
If you could feel the way my heart is beating (yeah, yeah, yeah)
You can feel my energy, you keep coming back for me, you can feel my energy (my energy)

I guess this is the end of me (no, no, no)
'Cause this where we fall apart (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
But if I fix these broken pieces of your bleeding heart (oh, oh)
For us to be the enemy
'Cause I don't wanna be your enemy
Do you remember when we fell in love? (Love)

She was just one night, she was just one night
And you were my whole life, you were my whole life

But if you could see what my eyes can see (oh)
You would see what you mean to me (oh)




If you could feel the way my heart is beating
You can feel my energy, you keep coming back for me, you can feel my energy (oh woah)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chris Brown's song "Enemy" express the pain and regret he feels after betraying his partner. He acknowledges that he made a mistake and wishes he could undo it. The line "They say pain is growth, I hear you" suggests that he understands that pain can lead to personal growth, but he is tired of feeling hurt. The repetition of the phrase "all this hurt, fuck" emphasizes his frustration and longing for the pain to end.


The verses describe his feelings of emptiness and loneliness after his partner has left him. He receives messages on his phone informing him that she is gone, and he didn't get the chance to explain himself. He recognizes that his actions didn't matter at all to her, and he takes responsibility for his mistakes by admitting, "yeah, I know I fucked up, baby."


In the chorus, Chris Brown reflects on the depth of his love and regret. He wishes his partner could see how much she means to him and feel the intensity of his feelings. He expresses his desire to make things right, longing for her to come back to him. However, he also realizes that the damage he has done may be irreversible, as he sings, "I cannot undo what I have done."


The song captures the internal struggle of someone who recognizes their wrongdoings and desperately wants to make amends. It explores themes of regret, longing, and the fear of becoming an enemy to someone who was once loved.


Line by Line Meaning

They say pain is growth, I hear you
I understand that pain can lead to personal growth, as people say


I just wanna make it stop, all this hurt, fuck
I truly desire to end this painful experience, I'm frustrated


Waking up to my high, empty place (I'm all alone)
Starting my day feeling emotionally numb and alone


Messages in my phone, telling me that you're gone
Receiving messages on my phone that inform me of your departure


Didn't even give me one chance to explain (tell me why)
You didn't allow me the opportunity to provide an explanation


I guess it didn't matter at all, matter at all (yeah, I know I fucked up, baby)
Seems like my explanation wouldn't have made a difference, I acknowledge my mistakes


She was just one night, she was just one night
She was merely a brief encounter, just a single night


Baby, you were my whole life, you were my whole life
However, you were my entire world, my everything


Wish I could go back then and undo what I've done
I deeply desire to travel back in time and reverse my actions


That would be impossible, oh yeah
Yet, I understand that such a wish is unattainable


But if you could see what my eyes can see (oh)
If only you could perceive the same things I'm witnessing


You would see what you mean to me (oh)
You would comprehend the significance you hold in my life


If you could feel the way my heart is beating
If you could experience the intensity of my heartbeat


You can feel my energy, you keep coming back for me, you can feel my energy
You would sense my powerful presence, continuously drawn back to me, you can feel my energy


I wouldn't be the enemy
I wouldn't become your adversary


I don't wanna be the enemy
I have no desire to be seen as your opponent


I cannot undo what I have done (oh, what I've done)
I am unable to reverse my past actions


I know you don't understand, how I couldn't resist it (understand, no)
I realize that you can't comprehend how I couldn't resist the temptation


Especially since I knew you were the one, girl, I knew you were the one
Especially considering that I knew you were the perfect match for me, I was aware of it


Should have been the only one
You should have been the sole person in my life


I guess this is the end of me (no, no, no)
I suppose this is the point where I cease to exist, I'm devastated


'Cause this where we fall apart (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Because this is the moment where our relationship crumbles, it's happening


But if I fix these broken pieces of your bleeding heart (oh, oh)
However, if I mend the shattered fragments of your wounded heart


For us to be the enemy
In order for us to become adversaries


'Cause I don't wanna be your enemy
Because I don't want to be viewed as your opponent


Do you remember when we fell in love? (Love)
Do you recall our experience of falling in love?


And you were my whole life, you were my whole life
And you were my entire existence, my everything


But if you could see what my eyes can see (oh)
If only you could perceive the same things I'm witnessing


You would see what you mean to me (oh)
You would comprehend the significance you hold in my life


If you could feel the way my heart is beating (yeah, yeah, yeah)
If you could experience the intensity of my heartbeat


You can feel my energy, you keep coming back for me, you can feel my energy (my energy)
You would sense my powerful presence, continuously drawn back to me, you can feel my energy


But if I fix these broken pieces of your bleeding heart (oh, oh)
However, if I mend the shattered fragments of your wounded heart


For us to be the enemy
In order for us to become adversaries


'Cause I don't wanna be your enemy
Because I don't want to be seen as your opponent




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, CTM Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER BROWN, DIEGO JAVIER AVENDANO, MARIO BARRETT, MILTON ADAMS, SCOTT SPENCER STORCH

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[Verse 1]
Waking up to my high empty place
Messages in my phone, telling me that you're gone
Don't even give me one chance to explain
I guess it didn't matter at all, matter at all

[Pre-Chorus]
She was just one night, she was just one night
You were my whole life, you were my whole life
Wish I could go back then and undo what I've done
That would be impossible, oh yeah

[Chorus]
But if you could see what my eyes can see
And you would see what you mean to me (yeah)
If you could feel the way my heart is beating
If you could feel my energy
You keep coming back to me
You can feel my energy
I wouldn't be the enemy
I don't wanna be the enemy

[Verse 2]
I can not undo what I have done
I know you don't understand
How I couldn't we resist it
These message text
I knew you were the one
Girl, I knew you were the one
Should have been the only one


[Pre-Chorus]
She was just one night, she was just one night
You were my whole life, you were my whole life
Wish I could go back then and undo what I've done
That would be impossible, oh yeah

[Chorus]
But if you could see what my eyes can see
And you would see what you mean to me (yeah)
If you could feel the way my heart is beating
If you could feel my energy
You keep coming back to me
You can feel my energy
I wouldn't be the enemy
I don't wanna be the enemy

[Verse 3]
'Cause this is the end of me
'Cause this where we fall appart
But if I fix these broken pieces of your bleeding heart
[...] the enemy
'Cause I don't wanna be the enemy
Do you remember when we fell in love ?

[Pre-Chorus]
She was just one night, she was just one night
You were my whole life, you were my whole life
Wish I could go back then and undo what I've done
That would be impossible, oh yeah


[Chorus]
But if you could see what my eyes can see
And you would see what you mean to me (yeah)
If you could feel the way my heart is beating
If you could feel my energy
You keep coming back to me
You can feel my energy



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Aubrey Smith

Chris is the 🐐🐐🐐🐐 period‼️ Idc what anyone says! This man has no flaws musically! Vocals, dancing, rapping, artistic, etc. MJ of today’s generation 👑❤️❤️❤️

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Franck Dove

But why he d'ont do clip of his best songe , he s amazing , people don't known his talent amazing

Rafael King

Existe no mundo algum álbum melhor que esse?
Esse cara é foda demais mano, olha essas músicas.. 👌

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