You will have fun or else you will die. Not because we're going to get all offended and poke your eyes out with sharp sticks or anything but rather because you'll be trampled to a bleeding pulp by all the happy dancers jumping around like little crazies.
You'll dance. You'll cry. You'll eat. You'll touch yourself [maybe]. You'll cut your hair. And then you'll dance again. So if you see Desmond & The Tutus on a poster near you, go and jive - you won't be disappointed."
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Never Enough
Desmond & the Tutus Lyrics
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Here I am, fire at will
Saturday, slain in cold blood
Week nights have all been run
Line 'em up and mow 'em all down
In seconds they make no sounds
Who's a heartless scene destroyer?
I'm not trying to waste your time
I just wanna waste some time with you
I'm not trying to waste your life
But I'm fine to waste my life with you
All night, never enough
All weekend, never enough
A lifetime's never enough
Too bad, I was never enough
The fun and games, they can get vicious
Another weekend sleeping with the fishes
Here's a life, let's throw it away
Give us a frown say it's all okay
I'm not trying to waste your time
I just wanna waste some time with you
I'm not trying to waste your life
But I'm fine to waste my life with you
I'm not trying to waste your time
I just wanna waste some time with you
I'm not trying to waste your life
But I'm fine to waste my life with you
All night, never enough
All weekend, never enough
A lifetime's never enough
Too bad, I was never enough
You got some blood on your hands
And I got pretty big plans
Roll your eyes if you still like me
Tell me to leave if you still like me
All night, never enough
All weekend, never enough
A lifetime's never enough
Too bad
All night, never enough
All weekend, never enough
A lifetime's never enough
Too bad, too bad
All night, never enough
All weekend, never enough
A lifetime's never enough
Too bad I was never enough
(All night)
(All weekend)
(A lifetime)
(Too bad)
(All night)
(All weekend)
(A lifetime)
(Too bad)
The lyrics of Desmond & the Tutus's song "Never Enough" embody a sense of urgency and a desire to escape the mundane routine of everyday life. The singer expresses a need for excitement and adventure, admitting that they do not have much time to waste. The lyrics suggest a willingness to engage in reckless behavior, as indicated by the line "Saturday, slain in cold blood" and the reference to "line 'em up and mow 'em all down." This speaks to a craving for thrill and chaos.
Furthermore, there is an acknowledgement that these fleeting moments of exhilaration are not meant to last. The repetition of "never enough" throughout the song suggests a dissatisfaction with the transience of these experiences. Despite this, there is an acceptance and even a celebration of this transient nature, as the singer states, "I'm fine to waste my life with you."
The lyrics also touch upon the darker side of this desire for excitement, as indicated by the line "The fun and games, they can get vicious." This suggests that the thrill-seeking nature can lead to destructive behavior and consequences. The reference to "throw[ing] away" a life implies a disregard for consequences and a willingness to live in the moment, regardless of the potential harm.
Overall, "Never Enough" captures the theme of seeking liberation from the ordinary, while embracing the fleeting nature of excitement and the consequences it may bring.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't have much time to kill
I have very little time available
Here I am, fire at will
I am ready and open to whatever comes my way
Saturday, slain in cold blood
My enjoyment and free time on Saturdays have been ruthlessly stolen away
Week nights have all been run
The weekdays have been exhausted and lived through
Line 'em up and mow 'em all down
Arrange them in a sequence and swiftly eliminate them all
In seconds they make no sounds
In an instant, they become insignificant and voiceless
Who's a heartless scene destroyer?
Who is the merciless individual ruining the atmosphere?
Oh, I love that you enjoy it
I appreciate and find pleasure in your satisfaction
I'm not trying to waste your time
I am not intentionally attempting to use up your time without reason
I just wanna waste some time with you
I simply desire to spend unproductive time in your company
I'm not trying to waste your life
I do not aim to squander your entire existence
But I'm fine to waste my life with you
However, I am content to fritter away my own life alongside yours
The fun and games, they can get vicious
The enjoyable activities and amusements can become fierce and unforgiving
Another weekend sleeping with the fishes
Yet another weekend spent in an unfortunate and unproductive manner
Here's a life, let's throw it away
Here is a life, let us purposefully discard it
Give us a frown say it's all okay
Show us your disapproval and acknowledge that everything is acceptable
You got some blood on your hands
You are responsible for causing harm or suffering
And I got pretty big plans
Meanwhile, I have ambitious intentions and aspirations
Roll your eyes if you still like me
If you still have affection for me, express it by rolling your eyes
Tell me to leave if you still like me
Convey that you want me to depart if your fondness for me remains
All night, never enough
Throughout the entire night, it is never sufficient
All weekend, never enough
During the entire weekend, it is never adequate
A lifetime's never enough
Even in a lifetime, it is never satisfactory
Too bad, I was never enough
Unfortunately, I was never sufficient
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