I've Had Enough
Earth/Wind/Fire Lyrics
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There's a party in motion
Everybody's on the scene
And I can hear the sound
Like the roar of the ocean
As it rushes to the stream
Live it up
Gotta do it all their way
Until they burn it up
And the lights nowhere gleaming
What a price you have to pay
Why do we feel whe have to feed the fire
We're only caught up in our desire, ooh
I've had enough, it's just too tough
To keep it up, so I am calling out to you
To lift us up, the world is rough
I am so tired and I've had enough
Spinning' round in perpetual motion
Like a crystal ball of dreams
And moving in the crowd
There's a hint of a notion
That you never will be seen
Slow it down, feel some emotion
'Cause there's nothing in between
Reaching that higher ground
But your faith and devotion
To be on the winning team
Why do we feel we have to feed the fire
We're only caught up in our own desire, ooh
I've had enough, it's just too tough
To keep it up, so I am calling out to you
To lift us up, the world is rough
I am so tired and I've had enough
Yes, I've had enough
Stop, I've had enough
Hey, I've had enough
Why do we feel we have to feed the fire
We're only caught up in our own desire, ooh
I've had enough, it's just too tough
To keep it up, so I am calling out to you
To lift us up, the world is rough
And I am so tired
You know it's got to stop
I've had enough, it's just too tough
To keep it up, so I am calling out to you
To lift us up, the world is rough
And I am so tired
You know it's got to stop
The Earth, Wind & Fire song "I've Had Enough" speaks to the exhaustion that can come from constantly chasing after the next best thing. The opening lines describe a party in full swing, with everyone caught up in the excitement of the moment. But the singer recognizes that this kind of frenzied living is unsustainable, and he longs for a way to slow down and find some peace.
The lyrics are filled with images of motion and restlessness, from the "roar of the ocean" to the idea of being "spinning' round in perpetual motion" like a "crystal ball of dreams." The repetition of the phrase "I've had enough" drives home the point that the singer is tired of this endless cycle, and he's ready for something different.
Throughout the song, there's a sense of searching for something more, something deeper than the constant chase after pleasure or success. The repeated question of "Why do we feel we have to feed the fire?" suggests that the singer is questioning the very values that drive this kind of lifestyle. Ultimately, he's calling out for help, asking for someone to lift him up and show him a different way to live.
Overall, "I've Had Enough" is a powerful anthem for those who long for something more than the superficial pleasures of the world. It speaks to the human desire for meaning, purpose, and connection, and the hope that there might be a way to find those things even in the midst of a culture that values only constant motion and perpetual striving.
Line by Line Meaning
Getting down
The party is starting.
There's a party in motion
There is a party happening.
Everybody's on the scene
Everyone is at the party.
And I can hear the sound
The music can be heard.
Like the roar of the ocean
The music is loud and powerful.
As it rushes to the stream
Like water, the music is moving fast.
Live it up
Enjoy the party.
Don't ya hear people screaming
Everyone is having fun and yelling.
Gotta do it all their way
People are following the crowd.
Until they burn it up
They will party until they can't anymore.
And the lights nowhere gleaming
The party will eventually end.
What a price you have to pay
There are consequences to partying too hard.
Why do we feel we have to feed the fire
Why do we feel the need to continue partying?
We're only caught up in our desire, ooh
We just want to have fun.
I've had enough, it's just too tough
I can't keep up with the partying anymore.
To keep it up, so I am calling out to you
I need help to keep going.
To lift us up, the world is rough
We need something positive to help us.
I am so tired and I've had enough
I am exhausted and can't continue.
Spinning' round in perpetual motion
We feel like we are always busy or always partying.
Like a crystal ball of dreams
Our lives feel like a dream.
And moving in the crowd
We are following the crowd.
There's a hint of a notion
Maybe we feel like we are missing something.
That you never will be seen
We might feel invisible or unnoticed.
Slow it down, feel some emotion
Take a break and feel something real.
Cause there's nothing in between
We need to focus on something in order to stay balanced.
Reaching that higher ground
We need to aim for something better.
But your faith and devotion
We can do this with our own hard work and beliefs.
To be on the winning team
We want to succeed in life.
Stop, I've had enough
I want the party to end.
Hey, I've had enough
I am asking for the party to end.
And I am so tired
I don't have energy to continue.
You know it's got to stop
Everyone needs to stop partying.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PHILIP JAMES BAILEY, GREGORY ARTHUR PHILLINGANES, BRENDA GORDON RUSSELL
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@cwvos
@@cm8836,
I have everything Kool And The Gang has made! You feel as though they're better than EWF 🤔❓
WOW❗❗❗
That's your right, your choice than "I Feel U"....
I'll say their horn section is better, but I still have to give the nod to 🌎!
🎤🎧✔💯◼
@SidneySRS
Getting Getting down, there's a party in motion
Everybody's on the scene
And I can hear the sound, like the roar of an ocean
As it rushes to the stream
Live it up, don't you hear people screaming?
Gotta do it all their way
Until they burn it up and the lights nowhere gleaming
What a price you have to pay
Why do we feel we have to feed the fire?
We're only caught up in our own desire, ooh
I've had enough, it's just too tough
To keep it up, so I'm calling out to you
To lift us up, the world is rough
I am so tired and I've had enough
Spinning 'round in perpetual motion
Like a crystal ball of dreams
And moving in the crowd, there's a hint of a notion
That you never will be seen
Slow it down, feel some emotion
'Cause there's nothing in between
Reaching that higher ground, but your faith and devotion
To be on the winning team
Why do we feel we have to feed the fire?
We're only caught up in our own desire, ooh
I've had enough, it's just too tough
To keep it up, so I'm calling out to you
To lift us up, the world is rough
I am so tired and I've had enough
Yes I've had enough
Stop, I've had enough
Hey, I've had enough
Why do we feel we have to feed the fire?
We're only caught up in our own desire, ooh
I've had enough, it's just too tough
To keep it up, so I'm calling out to you
To lift us up, the world is rough
And I am so tired that now it's time to stop
I've had enough, it's just too tough
To keep it up, so I'm calling back to you
To lift us up, the world is rough
And I am so tired that now it's time to stop
I've had enough, it's just too tough
To keep it up, so I'm calling out to you
To lift us up, the world is rough
And I am so tired that now it's time to stopdown, there's a party in motion
Everybody's on the scene
And I can hear the sound, like the roar of an ocean
As it rushes to the stream
Live it up, don't you hear people screaming?
Gotta do it all their way
Until they burn it up and the lights nowhere gleaming
What a price you have to pay
Why do we feel we have to feed the fire?
We're only caught up in our own desire, ooh
I've had enough, it's just too tough
To keep it up, so I'm calling out to you
To lift us up, the world is rough
I am so tired and I've had enough
Spinning 'round in perpetual motion
Like a crystal ball of dreams
And moving in the crowd, there's a hint of a notion
That you never will be seen
Slow it down, feel some emotion
'Cause there's nothing in between
Reaching that higher ground, but your faith and devotion
To be on the winning team
Why do we feel we have to feed the fire?
We're only caught up in our own desire, ooh
I've had enough, it's just too tough
To keep it up, so I'm calling out to you
To lift us up, the world is rough
I am so tired and I've had enough
Yes I've had enough
Stop, I've had enough
Hey, I've had enough
Why do we feel we have to feed the fire?
We're only caught up in our own desire, ooh
I've had enough, it's just too tough
To keep it up, so I'm calling out to you
To lift us up, the world is rough
And I am so tired that now it's time to stop
@drag.ul.a
Fun fact: One half of the former Daft Punk, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, considers this to be his favorite song!!
@theketixxx3835
The comment I was looking :D, i would die to see their music library
@blues8970
Haha I was looking for this comment
@wandahwhetstone1587
🥰😍🤩😘💯🖤❤🖤❤🖤❤🖤❤💯
@30S_
I just watched the interview seconds agooo..
@slappygoosebumps6676
@@30S_ same
@barryirvin2417
Bailey talking about his Christian faith here and over coming every mans temptations and asking God for help .Powerful .
@studiobencivengamarcusbenc5272
I am glad there was a christian in a band I like - besides their pagan cover art 😂or should I rather say Egyptian demonism- still the whole album is a masterpiece 👌
@cwvos
G.G.B.O.A.T!!!!!
Greatest Group Band Of All Time!!!!! Hands Down, No Equals.....
@cm8836
I would agree with you if there was not a band called Kool And The Gang!!!