Enuff
DJ Shadow Lyrics

Yea, from BK to the world.
Representing Brooklyn to the rest of the world.

I've had enough
I'm fed up with the current state of things.

Now-a-days, the range ain't big enough
These days, even having a luxury vehicle is not enough.

Moskino ain't jig enough
The high-end fashion brand Moschino is not flashy or showy enough.

I'm kind of iced out
I have a lot of expensive jewelry.

But my chain ain't thick enough
However, my chain isn't as substantial as I want it to be.

Album ain't hot enough
My recent album isn't receiving enough positive attention.

Label said it's not enough, singing in the hook
The record label thinks that the song needs a catchy hook to be successful.

I need to change my look
I may have to update my image and style to gain more popularity.

My rims ain't big enough, chrome don't shine enough
Even though I have nice wheels, they could be bigger and shinier.

I shopped Fifth Fab, but I still can't find enough
Even shopping on Fifth Avenue in New York City isn't enough to find what I want.

Iceberg to swerve, don't dress gay enough
The clothing line Iceberg doesn't cater enough to my masculine style.

No airplay, so I guess I ain't pay enough
My songs aren't getting enough airplay, maybe because I didn't pay enough to the right people.

Cristale don't floss enough
Even drinking the expensive champagne Cristal doesn't make me seem extravagant enough.

And I still ain't lost enough
I haven't experienced enough struggles or setbacks to make my music more relatable.

Album barely gold, guess I ain't try enough
My album only sold moderately well, so maybe I need to put in more effort.

Video wasn't fly enough, budget wasn't high enough
My music video and budget could have been more impressive.

And I ain't lie enough, about crack sales and jail
I haven't exaggerated enough about my drug dealing and prison experiences to seem more authentic.

Yall feeling me like braill, well I still got no sales
Even though people are aware of me, my sales haven't increased.

Must ain't soul enough, 'cause my heart ain't cold enough
Maybe my music isn't soulful enough because my heart isn't hardened enough from life's hardships.

Said I was 'Born 2 Roll', but they said I ain't roll enough
Even though I claim to have a street background, some critics don't think I'm authentic enough.

Guess I got to brag more, must don't boast enough
Maybe I need to talk more about my accomplishments and skills, as I don't boast enough.

Ain't New York enough, ain't west coast enough
Even though I'm from New York City, some people still don't see me as a true representative of my city or the West Coast.

But that's fine 'cause I'm gon' focus on mine
Despite criticisms, I'm going to concentrate on my own work.

And hoping that two-thousand-nine is enough time
I'm looking forward to the year 2009, hoping that it will be enough time to improve my career.

Wrote enough rhymes to be on album number fifty
I have written a lot of songs, enough to fill up fifty albums.

You'll see how I'm on it, if you hung enough with me
If you stick around me long enough, you'll see how committed I am to my music career.

The rap game is a book, and I've read mad chapters
I have a lot of experience and knowledge regarding the rap industry.

And if you ask me, it ain't enough mad rappers
Despite the large amount of rappers, there still isn't enough successful ones.

Somebody, tell me what the deal is I had enough
I'm asking for someone to explain what's going on because I've had enough.

Niggaz got to know it's for real
People need to understand the seriousness of the situation.

Niggaz only rocking them jewels for you to see
Some people only wear jewelry for others to notice it.

Like Ghostface, nigga don't front for me
Don't be fake, like the rapper Ghostface Killah warned.

Enough is enough, we gon' start calling you bluff
We're going to stop letting you deceive us and call out your lies.

Watching your moves, we gon' be, all in your stuff
We're going to scrutinize and monitor your actions closely.

Fuck around then come through rocking enough ice
You might be showing off a lot of jewelry, but it doesn't prove much.

Looking nice in high price, niggaz is nuff shiest
Your impressive appearance and expensive things don't necessarily make you trustworthy or genuine.

Guess it ain't enough thugs, enough drugs on the streets
There doesn't seem to be a shortage of crime and drugs.

And niggaz ain't busting enough slugs
People aren't shooting guns enough, maybe because the situation isn't dire enough yet.

Not enough Caucasians, no one stresses
White people are underrepresented and not pressured as much in the rap industry.

Project girls rock vesses, not dresses
Girls from low-income housing projects are proud of their designer bags, not their dresses.

Enough lessons learned, play with fire burn
We've learned enough lessons and should stop messing around before we get hurt.

Enough dough get made, not of it earned
A lot of money is being earned, but not in a legitimate way.

Enough wildin', fuck that yo, enough smilin'
We're done with fooling around, it's time to get serious.

I rep Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island
I represent multiple boroughs of New York City.

Queens plus the BX, not enough teks
The borough of Queens and the Bronx need more people carrying guns to protect themselves.

Not enough cops, killing us all for paychecks
There isn't enough regulation and oversight of police who are unnecessarily killing people for their own gain.

Enough of this, enough of that, enough crap
We're tired of all the negative things going on, whether it's in the music industry or in society as a whole.

Enough wack radio stations set enough rap
Too many bad-quality radio stations play low-quality rap songs.

And they got the nerve to try to flaunt it
These radio stations even try to act like they're superior.

Will my album get enough buzz if there's enough niggaz on it
Will my album be more popular if I have enough featured artists on it?

When we get in the house, it's like its haunted
We feel like something is lurking around every corner.

We got you shook, mad niggaz from the Brook', look
We're causing you to feel uneasy and intimidated, coming from the neighborhood of Brooklyn.

Enough cats with crack moes and mack hoes
There are too many people hanging around who look like they're involved with drugs and prostitution.

Enough cats with wack flows pack shows
There are too many untalented rappers who are still performing in front of audiences.

Enough of these, enough of those, it never slows
There are always problems and issues that never go away.

It just grows, your girl don't wear enough clothes
The problem of women being hypersexualized in the media is only increasing.

These no-brainers, are lost entertainers
The people creating and consuming bad art are misguided and not thinking critically.

They found on billboards, greatest sale gainers
Despite the lack of quality, these entertainers are making the most money and gaining the most attention.

Enough beans and Benz, enough fly honies with dime friends
We have a sufficient amount of luxury vehicles, beautiful women, and attractive friends.

That want to juice you for you ends
However, these beautiful women only want to be with you for your money.

It's getting rough, a whole lot of intricate stuff
Things are becoming more difficult and complicated to navigate.

Mad crime though, like McGruff, enough's enough
There's a lot of crime happening, and it's time for it to stop, similar to the message of the crime-fighting cartoon character McGruff.

Chorus: Somebody, tell me what the deal is I had enough
The chorus repeats the idea of being fed up and wanting someone to explain what's going on.

Chorus: Niggaz got to know it's for real
The chorus emphasizes the seriousness of the situation and the need for awareness and action.

Chorus repeated 3 more times
The chorus repeats three more times, further emphasizing the point and making it more memorable.