Empire is an American musical drama television series which debuted on FOX … Read Full Bio ↴Empire is an American musical drama television series which debuted on FOX on January 7, 2015. The show centers around a hip hop music and entertainment company, Empire Enterprises, and the drama among the members of the founders' family as they fight for control of the company. The hour-long family drama was created by Lee Daniels and Danny Strong, and stars Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Jussie Smollett, Bryshere Y. Gray AKA "Yazz", Serayah McNeill and so many others.

Good Enough
Empire Cast Lyrics

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I gave you all of me
But it still ain't enough to make you happy
I gave you everything
It still don't measure up, no
It feels like I walked 5 thousand miles
And didn't even come close
Feels like I try to make you smile
But you don't even care, no

I'll never be big enough to pay your dues
But I keep trying
You just keep on making me jump through hoops
What do I got to do?

I just want you to look at me
To see that I can be worth your love
I just want you to look at me
And see that I can be
Good enough, good enough
I just wanna be good enough for you baby
Good enough, good enough, yeah
I try to be good enough
I try to be good enough for you baby

I try to show you that I'm strong
Why do I even bother?
'Cause it's the same old damn song
And you call yourself a father
Feels like I'm reaching for the stars
But heaven isn't letting me
I wish that I had longer arms
But I know that I will never be never be

I'll never be big enough to pay your dues
But I keep trying
You just keep on making me jump through hoops
What do I got to do?

I just want you to look at me
To see that I can be worth your love
I just want you to look at me
Wanna be, wanna be
Good enough, good enough
I just wanna be good enough for you baby
Good enough, good enough, yeah

Look at me
I'm standing right here waiting for you, here I am
Look at me
I'm waitin' for your acceptance, do you give a damn?
Look at me
Said it doesn't matter what you think, I'm still a man
Look at me
Open up your eyes, can't you see that I'm good enough

I just want you to look at me
To see that I can be worth your love
I just want you to look at me
To see that I can be so good, good enough
Good enough

So good, enough
Good enough

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the Empire Cast's song "Good Enough" express the frustration and disappointment of the singer in a relationship that isn't working out. Despite all of their efforts to make their partner happy and be enough for them, it doesn't seem to be working. The singer feels like they have been walking thousands of miles and trying to make their partner happy, but it still isn't enough. They keep trying to be good enough, but their partner keeps making them jump through hoops and they never feel like they measure up. The singer wants their partner to look at them and see that they are worth their love, but it seems like their partner will never be satisfied.

The song seems to be about the struggle to gain acceptance and validation from someone else. The singer is hoping that their partner will finally see them for who they are and recognize that they are good enough. The line "Why do I even bother? 'Cause it's the same old damn song And you call yourself a father" suggests that there is some deeper emotional damage at play, potentially involving an absent or unsupportive parent. The repeated plea to "look at me" highlights the singer's yearning for acceptance and recognition in the eyes of their partner.

Overall, "Good Enough" is a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever felt like they are not enough for someone else. It speaks to the universal desire for love and acceptance and the pain that comes with feeling like you are falling short.

Line by Line Meaning

I gave you all of me
I gave you my whole self

But it still ain't enough to make you happy
But you're still not satisfied

I gave you everything
I gave you all that I have

It still don't measure up, no
It's still not enough for you

It feels like I walked 5 thousand miles
It feels like I made a big effort

And didn't even come close
But it wasn't enough to reach your expectations

Feels like I try to make you smile
It feels like I try to make you happy

But you don't even care, no
But you don't show any appreciation

I'll never be big enough to pay your dues
I'll never be rich or powerful enough to please you

But I keep trying
But I keep making an effort

You just keep on making me jump through hoops
You keep making me go through difficult challenges

What do I got to do?
What more can I do?

I just want you to look at me
I just want you to pay attention to me

To see that I can be worth your love
To see that I'm deserving of your love

And see that I can be
And realize that I have potential

Good enough, good enough
Satisfactory, satisfactory

I just wanna be good enough for you baby
I just want to be good enough for you

I try to be good enough
I strive to be satisfying

I try to be good enough for you baby
I try to be satisfying for you

I try to show you that I'm strong
I try to demonstrate my strength

Why do I even bother?
Why do I even try?

'Cause it's the same old damn song
Because it's always the same situation

And you call yourself a father
And you say you're a good father

Feels like I'm reaching for the stars
Feels like I'm trying to achieve the impossible

But heaven isn't letting me
But fate won't allow it

I wish that I had longer arms
I wish I could do more

But I know that I will never be never be
But I know that I can never reach your expectations

Look at me
Pay attention to me

I'm standing right here waiting for you, here I am
I'm here waiting for your acceptance

I'm waitin' for your acceptance, do you give a damn?
I'm waiting for you to care

Said it doesn't matter what you think, I'm still a man
It doesn't matter what you think, I'm still a human being

Open up your eyes, can't you see that I'm good enough
Realize that I am enough

To see that I can be so good, good enough
And realize that I can be satisfactory

Good enough
Satisfactory

So good, enough
Sufficiently good

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: TIMOTHY MOSLEY, JAMES WASHINGTON, DANIEL JONES

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01Good Enough (feat. Jussie Smollett)3:50

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Empire Cast

02What Is Love (feat. V. Bozeman)2:52

03No Apologies (feat. Jussie Smollett, Yazz)2:52

04Keep It Movin' (feat. Serayah McNeill and Yazz)3:24

05Keep Your Money (feat. Jussie Smollett)2:29

06Drip Drop (feat. Yazz and Serayah McNeill)4:32

07Can't Truss 'Em (feat. Yazz)2:34

08I Wanna Love You (feat. Jussie Smollett)3:06

09Money For Nothing (feat. Jussie Smollett and Yazz)3:02

10Walk Out On Me (feat. Courtney Love)3:25

11You're So Beautiful (feat. Jussie Smollett and Yazz)3:33

12Conqueror (feat. Estelle and Jussie Smollett)4:28

13Remember the Music (feat. Jennifer Hudson)3:23

14Shake Down (feat. Mary J. Blige and Terrence Howard)3:26

15Power of the Empire (feat. Yazz)3:17

16Nothing To Lose (feat. Jussie Smollett)2:48

17Whatever Makes You Happy (feat. Jennifer Hudson and Juicy J)3:15

18New York Raining (feat. Charles Hamilton and Rita Ora)3:35

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@redyoseph6896

1y↑370

I gave you all of me
But it still ain't enough to make you happy
I gave you everything
It still don't measure up
It feels like I walked five thousand miles
And didn't even come close
It feels like I try to make you smile
But you don't even care, no
I'll never be big enough to pay your dues
But I keep trying
And you just keep on making me jump through hoops
What do I gotta do?
I just want you to look at me
And see that I can be worth your love
I just want you to look at me
And see that I can be
Good enough, good enough
Good enough
And see that I can be, yeah
Good enough (Good enough)
Good enough (Good enough)
Good enough (Good enough)
Oh, whoa (Good enough, I can be good enough)
(Good enough, I can be good enough) That I can be
(Good enough, I can be good enough) Good enough
(Good enough, I can be good enough)
I try to show you that I'm strong
Why do I even bother?
'Cause it's the same old damn song
And you call yourself a father, whoa
Feels like I'm reaching for the stars
But Heaven isn't letting me
I wish that I had longer arms
But I know that will never be, never be
I'll never be big enough to pay your dues
But I keep trying
And you just keep on making me jump through hoops
What do I gotta do?
I just want you to look at me
And see that I can be worth your love
I just want you to look at me
And see that I can be
Good enough (Enough), good enough (Enough)
Good enough
And see that I can be, yeah
Good enough (Good enough)
Good enough, good enough (Good enough)
Good enough (Look at me)
I'm standing right here waiting for you, here I am
(Look at me)
Lookin' for your acceptance, do you give a damn?
(Look at me)
See, it doesn't matter what you think, I'm still a man
(Look at me)
Open up your eyes, can't you see that I'm good enough? (Whoa, whoa)
I just want you to look at me (Look at me)
I just want you to look at me
And see that I can be
Good enough, good enough, good enough
I just wanna be, yeah
Good enough, good enough, good enough
Good enough

All comments from YouTube:

@dyamondjordan2897

4y↑15K

Who still listening in 2024?!?!

@anisvtt4124

4y↑39

@vanessamengi5489

4y↑30

Me ooh!

@anisvtt4124

4y↑19

@@vanessamengi5489 end y not english okay 😧

@vanessamengi5489

4y↑6

@vanessamengi5489

4y↑9

@@anisvtt4124 I'm not responding to you.. I'm responding to Dyamond Jordan..

607 More Replies...

@user-bh4yw6rj6r

15w↑425

2024 and this song STILL give me chills! OMG

@josysambuenda9051

14w↑6

❤

@luhWiccedSpe

14w↑4

@margieford1159

13w↑3

I. Did. Not. Get. The. Show. I. Did. Want. To. Keep. Hearing. This. Guys. Voice. Fantastic wanted. To. More. Of. It. Thanks

@kate_omega2657

13w↑1

I just saw something about the show so I decided what the heck I’ll silence to the songs again they are still awesome

@babydee3075

12w↑2

Mannn is still bringing me to tears 😢

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@foodieclublagos

1y↑2.5K

Damn it’s 2023 and this song still brought tears to my eyes 😢

@Thatgirlmonique

1y↑9

@keithchotosalute

1y↑8

😭😭😭

@nealxl6256

1y↑11

Why? Because he ruined his career over some BS he did to get attention

@shanellholley115

1y↑5

I still love this song❤

@its_shan1350

1y↑3

Right 🥹

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@danielnumoah2215

19w↑72

The way cookie looks at Jamal 🥹🥹🥹

@angelspivey8685

51w↑470

8 years later and still get goosebumps off this song.

@sean2015

42w↑1

Oh honey, poor Jussie was a victim of systemic rathism. Oh honey I can’t even!

@serenashawsledge5784

37w

@pepinobura8429

28w↑2

I'll never be big enough to pay your dues....but I keep trying 😢..

@africanproverbs9607

1y↑314

I remember the first time I heard this song and how it explained and summed up perfectly everything I've ever wanted to say to my parents. Years later, the message is just as strong

@faffiedione2274

36w↑4

I always felt like that too . I tried twice as much to be good enough but well I never measured up . Nomatter what I dd

@faffiedione2274

36w↑2

I always felt like that too . I tried twice as much to be good enough but well I never measured up . Nomatter what I dd

@carolinemueni212

36w↑6

Unfortunately even if you say it to them they won't understand 😢

@brunasoares9253

31w↑4

i cried and still cry somethimes when i listen to this song, i feel super emotional bc when i was a kid i was really depressed bc of my dad, always thought that i would never be good enough for him, now i know that im way better than him

@nmoney6655

19w↑1

⁠@@faffiedione2274 I tried to make good grades in school and join as many clubs as possible but it still wasn’t good enough so I said fuck it I just did what I felt like but still my parents still aren’t satisfied I tried to make good grades and I did but it exhausted me trying to be my parents perfect daughter but I’m not that anymore

@kenishagoodman6833

4y↑7.3K

Jamal was one of the best things about Empire. You have to admit, Jamal is a beast on the mic

@bendettahnduku7353

4y↑123

A real monster and boom😍😍😍😘

@jamesog8802

4y↑90

A monster of provocation. He could have started a full on race war.

@jamesog8802

4y↑50

Kilian Ramirez Gonzalez you’re talking about staging events for a false narrative. That’s the kind of propaganda tools the Nazis used.

@jamesog8802

4y↑31

Kilian Ramirez Gonzalez Don’t talk to me about discrimination, I’m a Fenian in Northern Ireland. My people were second class citizens for 800 years. Stop blaming the system, it’s a lazy excuse for personal shortcomings.

@jamesog8802

4y↑26

Kilian Ramirez Gonzalez I compared Jussie Smullets tactics to that of the nazis. I’m a Law student son, now run along and collect your welfare check 😂

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@emmanuelakam7637

24w↑141

Jamal is just so talented.
This is the 11th Month of 2023 and his song still sounds fresh.
The lyrics are so emotional.

@eguonouvbie5438

22w↑2

Swears

@sunflowergoddess3551

17w

I love someone who doesn’t love me 😔

@jasonstormborn7528

1y↑179

This song is so good but still cuts so deep.

@saramendoza3825

1y↑1

It sure cuts deep.for me

@mhani2103

1y↑146

Honestly, it's Empire's best song. No matter how many times i listened to it, it still gives me chills. The lyrics are so beautiful and so powerful. Jamal/Jussie is so talented 🥺❤

@YourChronicIllnessAdvocate

2y↑1.3K

Listening in 2022 and I'm still getting goosebumps 😭😭 this is a masterpiece 😍

@treysongz5011

2y↑1

Hey gorgeous, How are you doing. Thanks for been a true fans of mine..

@AlmightyBryce

Ong

@treysongz5011

2y↑1

I know you must be so amazed and shocked to get a text from me. Trust me it is from me for I am so down to earth and I believe you know so well. Seeing your profile, you remind me of an old friend that I care for

@mrtravellianke

🇰🇪2022

@Qwertyubruh

fax tho same

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@c_vn

37w↑54

It's almost 2024, who's listening to this banger today

@rhinoblack1

3y↑4.7K

The way how cookie looks at him gets me every time.. man Taraji is a hell of an actress.

@linolino9306

3y↑155

She's so good. That look gave me goosebumps

@babynashaun9629

3y↑82

She’s awesome. My fav 😍 but as a mom of a son it was easier. I have 5 boys and I’ll go to war for them and always look at them with love and admiration

@asiaashai

3y↑74

Yes!! Especially on season 5 when luscious was gonna let Andre kill himself and then cookie ran in there to stop it. Man she such a great actress. That brought tears to my eyes too.

@kyllamfknkween543

3y↑13

AMEN‼️‼️

@lisasimms3823

3y↑19

Taraji is bad yes sir

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@heathersmith3471

2y↑497

Can’t believe this was 7yrs ago and I’m still jammin it

@treysongz5011

2y↑5

Hey gorgeous, How are you doing. Thanks for been a true fans of mine..

@AlmightyBryce

2y↑4

Ong

@lillybethford1915

2y↑134

This song also applies to anyone, whom, is presently or was in a relationship with a narcissist. I finally realized that I am good enough and so are you.❤️ Thanks Empire for this amazing song.👍

@gabrieljoson7478

2y↑2

This song also hits if you want a Subway sandwich.

@aaronandrew6841

Ummm

@nickeshabrown9185

1y↑2

I finally realize too and here listening and can relate to every word. I am good enough.

@enchantingfelzx8490

46w↑3

Was looking for this comment I've been super in love with my ex even though it's been 2.5 years without seeing each other in person I always held on to that hope but now I just realized that I'll never be good enough for her and just have to be content with myself without me settling. I guess she's not out or anything like me and probably just can't see her life with another female and even though in my soul I felt we were soulmates I'll never bee good enough.

@Drethedreamer415

35w

Lucious is not a narcissist, u are

@redyoseph6896

1y↑370

@germangomez1770

1y↑1

Awesome

@portiajizana1266

❤️

@tyga2542

🤏

@rodrigobarra6952

1y↑6

I always thought he was singing "And see that I can be what you love"

@PrincessOfATL

1y↑3

You actually wrote/ typed all the lyrics. Beast mode! This song really means something to you. That’s impact. ❤

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@mailmergerii1246

1y↑214

When my dad died, I flipped the lyrics and played the song from my father's eyes singing this to me. Same meaning. Good song 🎵

@HenKamusic

1y↑4

I feel this😭

@cynthiajoshua3494

14w↑62

Who is still listening in 2024 ❤️❤️❤️

@deonnastover9737

12w

meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

@devin_so_devious

4y↑6.4K

Nobody could ever say Cookie didn't love her kids

@oumiliamohamed7441

4y↑306

She truly loves them more than any other characters in the show, she shows mother's love ❤️❤️❤️💕

@MayaBishopStan

4y↑163

No one can dare say that shit

@jenjane2687

4y↑20

And lucious

@imuncomfbecuzihavsubsandno4371

4y↑6

Femi Folarin OOOF.

@jessicasitore6468

4y↑3

Femi Folarin 🤨🥴

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@QueenLetha

1y↑30

I could never treat my legacies like that. My kids drive me crazy, but they know they are my most prized possessions. I just want them to be happy with themselves and be confident in anything they decide to do. I will always have they front and they back, side to side.

@andrinetoussaint7166

18w↑40

2023 and this song STILL resonates with me. Such a good song!

@bunbun-fw9zl

8w↑2

I was too young to realized my brother would sing this song all the time now I know why my dad never thought he was good enough.

@Purplegalaxyvr245

51w↑72

The song gives me chills even after 8 years

@nealxl6256

49w

Do polar vortex’s in the middle of the night in Chicago give you chills also ?

@adrenna1973

8y↑6K

For all the parents who never thought their child was good enough....they were...will and always will be. To the children out there who have been told they are not good enough...you are. and will always be. To those adults like me for years who always tried to be good enough yet always felt like they came up short in pleasing their parents only to realize they were good enough all along. YOU. ARE. ENOUGH.

@michaelstone7381

8y↑104

Thank you. Broke into tears reading this. and its not just parents, but just being good enough for those you love. or good enough in general. Thank you for being willing to write these words. Thank you.

@adrenna1973

8y↑55

I'm glad that you found comfort in those words. You are very welcome. My painful relationship is almost at the end so when I tell you I understand...believe me I understand! I had to realize I was good enough...and more than enough. That I was settling for less than I deserved...all stemming from those years as a kid who felt the need to "find a way to get someone to love me". We are loved because because we exist not for what we do.

@lauran3570

8y↑18

+adrenna1973 great message, you are so right

@MinhNguyen-il7rp

8y↑14

@sampochin

7y↑30

adrenna1973 I was always told this but not anymore because of money. But I tell my kids from day one you can be anything but whatever you be it's good enough for me

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@karenlarson7120

1y↑104

Still listening and it is almost 2023! I still can't get enough. I miss the show so much and all of the cast and guest appearances.

@user-zd2ql3fu8y

32w↑1

GOOD JOB😲😲😲

@TheMslove333

27w

I wish they would bring it back😢

@nikaylasworld

34w↑14

I have always been fighting to be good enough for my parents. Always did things that made them happy until I got tired. Now I'm 18 years with my own home, family and baby on the way and now my father won't look at me. This song touched me so much.

@thetravelmufasa

32w↑1

you are good enough ♥

@nikaylasworld

32w

@@thetravelmufasa Thank you

@chrisw_olf

32w↑1

You’re amazing! Keep up the fight

@KatherineKardashian

1y↑36

I’m about to rewatch empire all over again… when I first saw this scene it broke my heart and it still does… goosebumps

@lelt3827

2y↑87

It's 2022 but i still cant get enough of this song, makes me almost cry everytime💔This was really powerfull❤❤

@treysongz5011

2y↑1

Hey gorgeous, How are you doing. Thanks for been a true fans of mine..

@rosemarywanjeri847

2y↑1

for me i cry everytime i listen 🥺

@nosubtv4242

22w↑10

Empire was such a good show with brilliant music

@bessemtayong940

7y↑480

the way cookie looks at her son is jus priceless 😍😍😍

@desiraeabbott2068

7y↑29

Bessem Tayong U can tell she loves him!

@leeshellmunroemunroe860

7y↑11

its the look when a mother has pride in her song and know she will do anything for the world to the his voice.

@michaelreed6742

7y↑4

Bessem Tayong. tell don simpson that and he can make it happen at your spot.too many surprises for my heart to take,for real...

@stellaingabire9957

7y↑1

+Michael Reed jj

@nigerianclassic8209

2y↑10

Taraji nailed the shit out of empire. Her acting is phenomenal! Excellente!

@hafswaramadhan5414

12w↑4

Listening to these songs amidst a heartbreak, asking myself why I wasn’t enough. 12yrs of sacrifice and still I didn’t measure up. Got me easily discarded and considered difficult and now he is happy with someone else,This was quite a lesson for me to always choose me first, now am here learning to love myself ❤❤❤

@godsmasterpieceministries

14w↑9

Jesus loves you no one can fulfill you like him. He loves you no matter what 💕

@aminamohammed8177

14w↑28

2024 y'all and still a masterpiece ❤

@anthonyprelorentzos9678

9y↑2.5K

I'm addicted to this show... Why can't these songs be played on the radio? So much better than the music playing now.

@TSDreamland

9y↑8

Co-sign!

@deanryanmartin

9y↑22

I agree. It's one hundred million times better.

@charityolson3754

9y↑6

Right? I so agree

@naledylemme6724

9y↑45

its not about sex,money,drugs and all..its a real song for real emotions.
its better than most if not all songs in my playlist!

@jessiejay2268

9y↑1

emilio tibert uueu383u383jek3kekek

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@vanessabell2286

2y↑13

The first season of Empire had THE BEST music, period. Shouts out to Timbaland, my favorite producer!!

@dawnmarez3568

1y↑17

This song is amazing.. Brings back some not so good memories but it least my own kids will always know they are GOOD ENOUGH❤️

@yousefdwaik2561

1y↑10

❤ A true masterpiece a true. I know exactly how he feels. I can definitely relate. I have used this exact song several times on my Facebook videos, hoping that my family would treat me the way I should be treated as a family member. Nevertheless I simply always trying to Express my frustration and simply just trying to make sense of their abandonment. It's really frustrating hurtful. The song tells it all it's my favorite song in the world I wish I could just sing like him. He Is a great artist,. All I can say to him that very proud of him and keep up the good work. I look forward to his future performances.

God bless you man

@aishahweeklyvlogs

26w↑6

This is single-handedly the best song from Empire!! It gets me every damn time. This music video made me so emotional when seeing the flashbacks. Jussie has the voice of an angel. Unfortunately this didn’t age well for Jussie 🥲

@PreciousMamogobo-td4qj

51w↑26

Can't get enough of this song 😍 ❤️

@Dude-dx5ns

4y↑2.2K

I'm certain everyone with physically/emotionally abusive parents felt this song on another level.

@nathaniahill656

3y↑44

I felt this with the while verbal abuse I get from my mom who is a single parent with 2 kids

@dahyuns_chocolate_milk5519

3y↑23

I literally almost cried

@laylay9966

3y↑6

😂😂,u have no idea.

@chasityeller948

3y↑9

✋🏽But I try to stay positive

@elyxircreations1003

3y↑6

Yup. My stepdad is better than my father but still abusive. Told him I was suicidal then when he was mad deliberately told me I should just die

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@trashersoii

2y↑26

one of the most memorable moments of empire to me, this song brings me so much nostalgia

@perpetualmaina2189

8w↑1

It's fresh and new every time you listen

@felixgodwin4324

7w↑1

Timeless in my opinion. It's March 2024. ❤

@ajbrown8189

1y↑21

Man im still here❤️😭

@obadeleclaverie4244

2y↑32

This song has so much meaning and helps a lot of people through tough times that's why I'm coming back to it everyday

@ynbm6030

44w↑12

Best Song in empire

@ChildofGod157

44w↑2

I know right

@umarabubakar9071

2y↑16

The song I related to the most on the entire show..
It spoke to me..
I pray we’ll all be good enough one day ..

@creativoscarousel6473

2y↑2

We already are!

@ma_verite

1y↑14

This song will forever be my favourite of empire

@bonnie9371

1y↑7

This Song Break my heart every time.

@tym4buzz

2y↑14

This song really resonates with what I go through almost every day...I miss Jamal and Empire

@beegnutzz

38w↑8

Season 1 of Empire was peak fiction.

@senjutsusage2654

7y↑515

Man, Taraji is such an amazing actress. The raw emotion that comes across in her acting is just awesome. That scene when she flew out of the house to stop him from putting the kid in the trash, and then when she looks at him and says, "I wish you would." That shit felt so real, like you believed that kid was really hers.

@amandal3370

7y↑7

Senjutsu Sage were*

@heissocoolinitimatschoolse8416

6y↑9

Senjutsu Sage she is good

@rileyidk3533

6y↑7

Yes she is and amazing actor

@5223katie

6y↑14

I agree i love the emotion she give off playing her roles she truly commits

@kara_mel.

4y↑16

Man...Taraji is incredible in her cookie role,..still watch empire to this day because of her

@DahmuhnyckTheDivine

1y↑8

Everything about this scene will always hit different when u actually lived that experience 🙏🙌

@mannuelchemonges13

1y↑28

Never knew I was listening to a song that was part of a casting in empire series, just watched it

@darylhype

8w↑1

Still and forever a masterpiece

@kevaughnnugent5086

44w↑6

Got married to a narcissist and no matter what I did I could not please her…I finally walked away and is NOW divorced and I can truly say that FREEDOM FEELS GOOD

@semaCharlesKeck-vj5cb

50w↑2

It's so real so deep, music is the best window we all show the world who we are. Thanks Empire

@jaycee533

7y↑8.4K

this song is dedicated to my math teacher

@chxoticcloud

7y↑67

xDD

@luckyhedious4102

7y↑71

love it

@mzendoshakes5857

7y↑35

Josephine Gonsaro lol

@saraphinaezeh9584

7y↑21

Josephine Gonsaro lol bad one

@tracy1871

7y↑29

hahaaaa lol

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@kilogamingtv6911

45w↑30

This song hits hard when you feel like your not good enough for anybody 😞😞😞😞😞😞

@kadermia3215

2y↑13

I am in an emotional draining relationship this man makes me feel like I am not good enough I so relate to this song now

@bettyangwenyi1797

1y↑1

Leave.

@Alexander-it3hy

13w↑4

Season 1 & 2 was so beautiful written.

@516dtodd

50w↑2

This song isn't just for bad parents but anyone who has had someone make them feel unworthy. They weren't good enough. Not good enough to be loved, treated right, given a chance at life. I listen to this song every single day...

@Jarrow_141

50w↑31

Still a Masterpiece and will always be 😭

@hawaydadir1737

7y↑1.8K

"even heaven won't let me in" that part just hit me, man 😞

@mariamllegard5818

7y↑42

Habiba Waliyow *but heaven isn't letting me. Still sad tho🙁

@hawaydadir1737

7y↑41

Maria Møllegård don't be sad. in this life we are human we make mistakes as long we know and correct yourself God will forgive u

@yolandagilbert3979

7y↑7

u did very good

@dangelopowell3257

7y↑6

Habiba Waliyow thats my part to for some reason that part get to me

@Confident-Village148

7y↑10

Habiba Waliyow same😭

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@kaywashington675

2y↑8

I still love this song and what the lyrics and vocals🔥🔥🔥

@trishamwiinga

24w↑9

2023 and am still here listing to this masterpiece ❤🎉❤🎉

@ewatford94

23w↑2

I listened this song before I came out and it lowkey changed my mental. I felt every word, and it played a big part of me coming out. Thank you, Jussie

@kawirarweriamercy1743

28w↑6

This song is one of my all time favourites.

@sirharddrivelifehacks114

35w↑7

this song hits different if you can relate with it

@boriiqueen

9y↑144

Now this is a real song...I wish these would be recognized and played on the air waves..Jussie Smollet got an amazing voice and he fine at that...

@thieryniyo5639

I know right

@kpinthebubble

9y↑2

I actually heard this song on the radio yesterday! ^_^

@rockie0708

He's gay though right ?

@kpinthebubble

In the show as Jamal he is. IDK in reality.

@TheyCallMeRoam

9y↑3

Kiana Tafoya yea he's really gay, not just acting. That doesn't take away from his amazing talent though

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@michaelwolffe710

2y↑20

I will always keep listening to this shows songs. It was a GREAT show to me.

@dewanda1973

1y↑9

My song for eternity ❤

@ricknungu9534

29w↑4

Has been in my favorite top 10list ever since

@Sassy-ij5lf

35w↑12

Love the song but the acceptance and the protection that she showed him is everything this one of my favorite episodes

@lilianawuor3300

22w↑5

This song never gets old ❤❤

@lizbethtorres3912

9y↑2.1K

Who else cries ? Everytime they show us clips of luscious treating jamal bad as a kid😭😭😒

@sportskid506

9y↑7

@briahhyman9732

9y↑18

+Lizbeth Limon My tears are real everytime i even listen to the intro to this song

@Aye.he_dgaf

9y↑1

+Briah Hyman mine aren't

@LightPrinceApollo

8y↑3

+Lizbeth Limon sometimes I have to turn it off or fast forward that part.

@cameronsparks194

8y↑6

I know that sad then he has flash backs when he was a kid

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@dylanschnittker4041

2y↑5

Feel like binging this again. Music touched the soul

@belkyamor6695

2y↑7

This song is such a vibe 🥰🔥🔥🔥

@sebsterrthe3

18w↑1

most talented.

@eunicewanjiru2423

30w↑7

his songs still give me goosebumps

@SHADzLAV

30w↑1

Yes it's really nice

@othnielchrist5367

6y↑583

“I’ll never be big enough to pay your dues” damn, doesn’t that hit me right in the heart

@sousengkeo3631

5y↑2

Yesssss

@greenghostof609

5y↑6

Well Chicago wants their money. You know, for that fake hate crime...

@RobShamar

5y↑1

but you keep begging me to jump through hoops!

@misterpete

5y↑1

moise dago “but I’ll keep trying...”

@alizachampion2675

moise dago good

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@alexkiprop330

2y↑10

I can't get enough of this🥰🥰

@tealady5956

2y↑6

Damn, just listened to this since it aired....... Brings tears to my eyes now that I'm older.... And wiser.

@keabaeaggie4214

1y↑6

Still unconditionally in love with this song hlee...Going thru a lot and this just revived me all over again and reminded me of being good enough.

@naima8726

2y↑2

I only can say the spirit about this song is so special!! Never ever did a song get my that mutch thnkyou.
I hope you all get the best in life💝

@user-dd4zv4nu4n

26w↑4

Still listening this track hot

@Dragonwing16

5y↑2K

His American accent is amazing for a french guy.

@zur137

5y↑92

Sean Keuroghlian-Eaton ah yes. Juicy smoolè

@tropicalstormrain5893

5y↑29

He's faking it

@DanielGarcia-qm7vv

5y↑28

Just the comment I was "Juicing" for

@odyssee3124

5y↑26

can someone explain to me ?😂

@celinecameron6517

5y↑54

He’s Brazilian which speaks Portuguese not french.

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@johnpelumi813

2y↑10

Damn !!! May 31st 2022 and I still Love this song, the show and every cast in it. EMPIRE is easily my favorite series of all time

@jenniferkizituu4462

2y↑9

The song never gets old

@aranchiahamilton4463

1y↑5

Now started watching Empire and I literally cried to this song

@acousticjay4906

1y↑19

2023 This will never get old, always and will forever love this show

@yvonneomole001

1y↑15

7 years later....and it's still my favorite in 2023

@federicafurchi

9y↑175

Taraji in that scene gives me goosebumps

@indiva02

9y↑1

gave me goosebumps too!

@justcat6042

9y↑2

+Jena Cullen OMG FINALLY SOMEONE SAID IT. Love her so much

@madisongreen3083

9y↑17

+Jihan Putra ikr. TARAJI is the heart and soul of empire

@justcat6042

+Madison Green true

@naiophill8295

reading this gave me goosebumps.

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@Realifeovestories

45w↑2

The song hit different tonight..it's such a POWERFUL song

@cherrydeleon9646

1y↑1

I didn't know Jussie was so talented. The last time I saw him in HARLEM NYC shooting his own project. This was after the problems. Then I saw him & Terrence singing "Change Must Come". Not sure if it was recently recorded or not. Many blessings to them. No one is perfect. Peace & love.
Peaches JAMAICA/HARLEM NYC

@smgreen7812

21w↑1

I think we feel the emotion from this song due to his heartfelt cry for acceptance in his life. Sad things went the way they did for him. He is amazing!

@elidahngoma5611

1y↑2

Probably the best empire sound track🔥

@sheisswatiengwenya1136

49w↑1

Happy mothers day cookie ❤❤❤ a fierce mommy dont play with her babies Empire will never get old

@sumejabajrami7587

9y↑129

His handsome face gets me everytime !!! He is my favourite 😍😍😭😭😭

@placidwhisper7300

9y↑2

Too bad he's gay lol 😂

@sumejabajrami7587

9y↑1

+Placid whisper yeah right 😭 🙈

@placidwhisper7300

9y↑2

+Sumeja Bajrami no for real he's a homosexual

@sumejabajrami7587

9y↑3

+Placid whisper i know , but still I support him no matter what hahahahha 😋

@sumejabajrami7587

9y↑2

+Renee Roberts i agree !!!! Can't wait for season 2 !!!!

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