Had Enough
Goo Goo Dolls Lyrics


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If I leave today, don't know where to go that I can stay
I know what I need, but I won't follow, I can't lead

And when I stood there and I felt November chill
You crushed my heart, and I really lost my will
You think you understand the way it made me feel
I started to choke on you, 'cause I know what you fear
'cause I've had enough, and I don't really need it
Had enough, and I don't really feel it
Had enough, but you really can't see it
But you'll see it for the first time in your life

If you had a brain, you'd be smart enough to change
Watch yourself, the thoughts of you plague no one else

And I stood there and I felt November chill
You broke my heart, and I really lost my will
You try to understand the way you make me feel
I started to choke on you, and I know what you fear

'cause I've had enough, and I don't really need it
Had enough, and I don't really feel it
Had enough, but you really can't see it
But you'll see it for the first time in your life

'cause I've had enough, and I don't really need it
Had enough, and I don't really feel it
Had enough, but you really can't see it
But you'll see it for the first time in your life

'cause I've had enough, and I don't really need it
Had enough, and I don't really feel it




Had enough, but you really can't see it
But you'll see it for the first time in your life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Had Enough" by Goo Goo Dolls explore the feelings of frustration, disappointment, and hopelessness that arise from a deteriorating relationship. The singer is at a point where they can no longer endure their partner's behavior or stay in the relationship, but they don't know what to do or where to go. They express a desire for change, but they feel stuck and unable to break free from the pattern of their partner's behavior.


The lines "If I leave today, don't know where to go that I can stay / I know what I need, but I won't follow, I can't lead" suggest that the singer recognizes the need for change but feels incapable of making the necessary decisions. The reference to the November chill and the heartbreak that follows highlights the emotional turmoil that comes with a relationship's end. The singer accuses their partner of not understanding how they feel and suppressing their fears.


The chorus of the song, “'cause I've had enough, and I don't really need it / Had enough, and I don't really feel it / Had enough, but you really can't see it / But you'll see it for the first time in your life" reinforces the idea that the singer has reached the breaking point and is ready to move on. They express a conviction that even though the partner might not see it now, they will soon understand the gravity of the situation.


Line by Line Meaning

If I leave today, don't know where to go that I can stay
I am lost and uncertain about my future, with nowhere to find permanent comfort.


I know what I need, but I won't follow, I can't lead
I have a clear idea of what I want, but I lack the confidence and direction to pursue it.


And when I stood there and I felt November chill
In a moment of vulnerability, I was struck by a sense of cold isolation and desolation.


You crushed my heart, and I really lost my will
Your actions caused me deep emotional pain and made me lose all motivation and determination.


You think you understand the way it made me feel
You believe you comprehend the extent of my suffering, but you truly do not.


I started to choke on you, 'cause I know what you fear
I felt suffocated by your presence because I am aware of your insecurities and vulnerabilities.


'cause I've had enough, and I don't really need it
I have reached my limit and no longer desire to tolerate the pain and suffering you have caused me.


Had enough, and I don't really feel it
I have become numb to the pain and no longer allow it to affect me emotionally.


Had enough, but you really can't see it
You are unaware of the extent to which your actions have caused me harm.


But you'll see it for the first time in your life
You will soon realize the full consequences of your actions, and it will be an enlightening experience for you.


If you had a brain, you'd be smart enough to change
You have the ability to change your harmful behavior if you were intelligent enough to recognize the need for it.


Watch yourself, the thoughts of you plague no one else
Your negative thoughts and actions only harm yourself and have no impact on others.


You broke my heart, and I really lost my will
Your actions shattered my heart and left me feeling defeated and incapable of pursuing my desires.


You try to understand the way you make me feel
You attempt to comprehend the emotional turmoil you have caused me, but you cannot fully grasp it.


I started to choke on you, and I know what you fear
Your presence suffocates me and I am aware of your fears and vulnerabilities that contribute to this suffocation.




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Written by: G TUTSKA, J RZEZNIK, R TAKAC

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