I Think I
Gary Allan Lyrics


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All the days that ended well in to tomorrow
All the times I couldn't lay it on the line
This old conscience that I could never follow
I hate to say it but I wish it wasn't mine
All the broken hearts that didn't see it coming
All the tears that should've never hit the floor
All the looking back and mainly all the running
All these reasons that I'm standing at your door

I think I've had enough
This time I've given in
Without you it's too rough
So I'm standing here again
I've finally realized
This love it never dies
I'm really not that tough
No I'm really not that tough
I think I've had enough

Life is gonna be a circus
Rain or shine
Heights did always make me nervous
So if you're gonna ride the Ferris Wheel
I'll need your hand in mine

I think I've had enough
This time I've given in
Without you it's too rough
So I'm crawling back again
I've finally realized
This love that never dies
I'm really not that tough
No I'm really not that tough
I think I've had enough

I'm really not that tough
I think I've had enough





I think I've had enough

Overall Meaning

The song "The One" by Gary Allan is about a man who has finally realized that he needs his significant other in his life, even though he has made mistakes in the past. The song talks about how the man wishes he could change his past and all the times he couldn't open up his heart to the one he loves. He talks about how being without this person is too difficult and that he needs their love to keep going. He also mentions how he is not as tough as he thought he was and needs the love and support of his significant other.


He then likens life to a circus and talks about how as long as he has his partner's hand in his, they can ride the Ferris Wheel of life together, no matter the ups and downs. The repetition of the phrase "I think I've had enough" shows that the man has come to a crossroads in his life where he realizes he can't go on without the love of his significant other.


Overall, the song is an emotional journey through the thoughts of a man who has made mistakes in the past, but has found someone who he wants to be with through the highs and lows of life.


Line by Line Meaning

All the days that ended well in to tomorrow
Reflecting on all the memories of successful days has passed but still remain very vivid in my mind to this very moment.


All the times I couldn't lay it on the line
There were multiple occasions where I hesitated to speak my feelings.


This old conscience that I could never follow
I possess moral integrity that I find hard to break from.


I hate to say it but I wish it wasn't mine
As much as I value my conscience, sometimes it can inconvenience me and I wish it belonged to someone else.


All the broken hearts that didn't see it coming
I stumbled and caused unexpected pain to those I've dated.


All the tears that should've never hit the floor
I regret how the failed relationships ended, making the other party feel miserable in the aftermath.


All the looking back and mainly all the running
I ruminate on the relationship endings and notice that I was the one always on the move while the other person usually stayed put.


All these reasons that I'm standing at your door
These experiences have brought me here to your doorstep today and I hope I won't make the same mistakes.


Life is gonna be a circus
Being alive has its moments of uncertainty and unforeseen outcomes.


Rain or shine
No matter the circumstances, good or bad, I know I can count on you.


Heights did always make me nervous
Just as an acrophobe fears heights, I have worries that I work through and overcome with your support.


So if you're gonna ride the Ferris Wheel
If you decide to embark on this journey with me, please know that I need you there beside me.


I'll need your hand in mine
I can't do it alone and need you to be my support, guiding me through any obstacles we may face.


I think I've had enough
I've learned from past mistakes and experiences, and I believe I am now ready to try again.


This time I've given in
I'm surrendering to my feelings for you and embracing them with open arms.


Without you it's too rough
I know that life without you seems unbearable.


So I'm standing here again
I'm giving our relationship, and by extension us, another chance.


I've finally realized
I've learned important life lessons that have brought me to this moment of realization.


This love it never dies
Our love has remained steadfast, even in the face of obstacles or hardships.


I'm really not that tough
Though I've been through difficult times, I know deep down that I am not as strong as I may appear on the surface.


No I'm really not that tough
I hope that by admitting my vulnerability, you'll know that it's okay to be vulnerable with me in return.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: PAT MCLAUGHLIN, BRETT RYAN ELDREDGE

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