The Dance Hall Crashers recorded a few songs during their first year (these are featured on The Old Record), and in 1990, they made their most notable lineup change, adding second vocalist Karina Denike. Soon after, the band members parted ways, but they played a reunion show in 1992 due to pressure from fans. The show met with great fanfare, and so the band decided to reunite on a more permanent basis, with Rogers and Denike on vocals, Hammon on lead guitar, his brother Gavin on drums, Scott Goodell on second guitar, and Mikey Weiss on bass. The Dance Hall Crashers song "Enough" was featured on the soundtrack for Angus (1995 film). The song "Don't Wanna Behave" was featured in the 1996 film "Biodome" as well.
As of August 2005, the band members lead separate lives but still play a few shows per year. In November 2004 they played and recorded a show at the Hollywood House of Blues; the concert was released by Kung Fu Records in September 2005 as part of the popular The Show Must Go Off DVD series.
Enough
Dance Hall Crashers Lyrics
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I don't know what was at stake
I realize I was to blame, I just want things to be the same
I'll be the first to apologize and I know these things take time
I think of you and I see red even though you were alright in bed
It's not that we don't get along, it's just that you are always wrong
At least you could pretend that I was right in the end
Why won't you ever let this die, you can see how hard I've tried
Let's just say enough's been said
Enough is enough
I know I was to blame
I just want things to be the same
Just shut up and make it right
Well it's been a long long time and I've realized my crime
I want to leave it up to you
But you never seem to come through
Why don't you finish what you start
Before this whole thing falls apart
You know I'm beginning to think
That you drove me to drink
Not that I'm placing blame
But you're giving me a bad name
Why won't you eer let this die,
You can see how hard I've tried
I guess its time to say,
Fuck Off I'm gone after today
Enough is enough
I know I was to blame
I just want things to be the same
Just shut up and make it right
I never thought this would be such a nightmare
Get over your bad self, I don't, I don't really care
I don't, I don't really care
Enough is enough
I know I was to blame
I just want things to be the same
Just shut up and make it right
Just shut up and make it right
The song "Enough" by Dance Hall Crashers delves into the complexity of a relationship that has hit a rocky patch. The first verse outlines the singer's regret for their actions, admitting they were to blame for the mistake that sparked the conflict. However, they want to make amends and go back to how things were before. The second verse reflects frustration with the other person's unwillingness to work things out and a growing resentment towards them. The chorus "Enough is enough, I know I was to blame, I just want things to be the same, just shut up and make it right," highlights the desperation to resolve the conflict and move on from the situation.
The song's lyrics showcase the theme of the push-and-pull effect of relationships as the singer feels responsible for the mistake that caused the conflict, yet feels frustration with the other person's unwillingness to resolve the issue. Despite the conflict's emotional intensity displayed in the song, the singer still hopes for reconciliation.
Line by Line Meaning
It began with a mistake,
The conflict started with an error
I don't know what was at stake
I am unclear about what was important
I realize I was to blame, I just want things to be the same
I know that I am responsible and want things to be back to how they were
I'll be the first to apologize and I know these things take time
I am willing to say sorry and understand that healing takes time
I think of you and I see red even though you were alright in bed
Although we had good physical intimacy, I still feel angry with you
It's not that we don't get along, it's just that you are always wrong
It's not that we have fundamental issues, but rather you are never right
At least you could pretend that I was right in the end
I wish you could at least act as if I am correct
Why won't you ever let this die, you can see how hard I've tried
I don't understand why you can't forgive and forget, given my efforts
Please don't hold this over my head,
I am requesting that you do not use this against me in the future
Let's just say enough's been said
We should drop the issue and move forward
Enough is enough
I am done with the situation
I know I was to blame
I take responsibility for my wrongdoing
Just shut up and make it right
Stop talking and take action to fix things
Well it's been a long long time and I've realized my crime
It's been a while and I acknowledge my offense
I want to leave it up to you
I am giving you the opportunity to take control
But you never seem to come through
You have not been reliable in the past
Why don't you finish what you start
I wish you could complete what you begin
Before this whole thing falls apart
Before the situation completely breaks down
You know I'm beginning to think
I have started to believe
That you drove me to drink
You caused me to turn to alcohol
Not that I'm placing blame
I'm not saying it's all your fault
But you're giving me a bad name
However, you are negatively affecting my reputation
I guess its time to say,
I think it's appropriate to state
Fuck Off I'm gone after today
I am leaving and cutting ties after today
I never thought this would be such a nightmare
I never imagined the situation would be this awful
Get over your bad self, I don't, I don't really care
Stop being selfish, your behavior doesn't really matter to me
Enough is enough
I have had enough of this
Just shut up and make it right
Stop talking and fix the issue
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JIM BEAVERS, MITCHELL TENPENNY, KEITH SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Roopaloooop
on Cricket
When I listen to it, it makes me sad in a good way. It makes me think it's being sung to a terminally ill child.
"Why are you worried about the dirt? I don't think that you'll mind. When it's your time." And the "promise I'll wait a while. To make sure that you've moved on." If it's a lullaby, it's scary. Ha. I thought maybe it was her singing to her grandma on her deathbed, too. Makes more sense I guess.