Not Enough
Funny Looking Kid Lyrics
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I let another one go, i'll try not to make that mistake again.
Seems like all our differences make up who we are.
You said you liked me but we didn't go very far.
We used to talk for sometime, and we'd talk for hours.
I really liked you so here's all your flowers.
I let another one go, i'll try not to make that mistake again.
Nothing more, you cannot hide.
You said you meant it but you lied.
Honest answers turn to shit.
You said it was true but you didn't mean it.
It's not enough.
Youre not enough.
The Funny Looking Kid's song "Not Enough" is a heartfelt reflection on lost love and regret. The first two lines of the verse, "I let another one go, slip right from my hands. I let another one go, I'll try not to make that mistake again," speak to the pain and self-blame that often come with the end of a relationship. The singer is admitting fault, recognizing that they had a chance to hold onto something valuable but let it slip away. They make a vow to not repeat this mistake, suggesting a level of maturity and self-awareness.
The chorus, "It's not enough. You're not enough," seems at first to be a judgment of the person they were with, but on closer inspection, it's clear that the judgement is directed towards themselves. They are saying that they themselves were not enough for their former partner, that they failed to live up to the expectations and needs of the relationship. The lines "You said you liked me but we didn't go very far" and "You said you meant it but you lied" hint at communication breakdowns and a sense of disappointment.
Ultimately, the song's message is one of self-examination and growth. The singer recognizes where they went wrong and is willing to learn from their mistakes. It's a mournful, melancholy tune, but also one that offers hope. The flowers they mention giving to their former partner are a small gesture of kindness in the face of heartbreak, a reminder that even in the midst of loss, we can still try to be decent human beings to one another.
Line by Line Meaning
I let another one go, slip right from my hands.
I failed to hold onto someone important, I regret it and will work on not letting it happen again.
Seems like all our differences make up who we are.
Our unique qualities and perspectives make us who we are, even though they may cause conflicts with others.
You said you liked me but we didn't go very far.
You expressed interest in me, but our relationship did not progress much beyond that point.
We used to talk for sometime, and we'd talk for hours.
We spent a lot of time discussing things with each other, engaging in lengthy conversations.
I really liked you so here's all your flowers.
I had strong feelings for you, and I want to offer you these flowers as a gesture of my affection.
Nothing more, you cannot hide.
There is nothing else to say, you cannot conceal the truth.
You said you meant it but you lied.
You claimed to be sincere, but in reality you were not telling the truth.
Honest answers turn to shit.
Even truthful responses can sometimes lead to negative outcomes or consequences.
You said it was true but you didn't mean it.
You asserted that what you said was accurate, but in actuality you did not truly believe it.
It's not enough.
The situation or relationship falls short of what I need or desire.
Youre not enough.
You, as a person or partner, are not sufficient to meet my needs or expectations.
Contributed by Ryan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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