We've Had Enough
Ice and the Iced Lyrics
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You tried to dump me on the roadside rough?
And all the hundred times in which you've tried to tell me
That my behaviours not one of the best
Then you tried to take my pretty little shoes off
And make me sleep on your trashy white bed
I realize that the moral of the story
Is that your always two feet I just want the planet saved
ooooooooooo We've had enough now
ooooooooooo
ooooooooooo We've had enough now
ooooooooooo
I am a man who cannot understand
People fighting wars with great big guns in their hands
They cant understand that they are killing their friends
And I know,
Oh yes I know
I'm sure I know
I wont fight no fucking war
I guess you want to know
If thats another penalty
I think I'll tell you there ain't to much to say
My father likes alot to tell me you're a criminal
And he would like to see me working all day
My mother loves me more and everytime I'm drunk up
She comes to me and says you'll wind up an old man, go home
ooooooooooo We've had enough now
ooooooooooo
ooooooooooo We've had enough now
ooooooooooo
I am a man who cannot understand
People fighting wars with great big guns in their hands
They cant understand that they are killing their friends
And I know,
Oh yes I know
I'm sure I know
I wont fight no fucking war
I wanna tell you something about my school days
I wanna tell you something about my teacher
When hes back and sexually repressed
Although we think this shit is a good reason
I should of known
That nobody cares about
The kind of life I'm bringing on
But I dont care I just want to tell you
You'll have to wake up and fuck up your damn life
ooooooooooo We've had enough now
ooooooooooo
ooooooooooo We've had enough now
ooooooooooo
I am a man who cannot understand
People fighting wars with great big guns in their hands
They cant understand that they are killing their friends
And I know,
Oh yes I know
I'm sure I know
I wont fight no fucking war
I wont fight no fucking war
I wont fight no fucking war
ooooooooooo
ooooooooooo We've had enough now
ooooooooooo
ooooooooooo We've had enough now
ooooooooooo
The lyrics of “We’ve Had Enough” by Ice and the Iced are imbued with a sense of disillusionment and resistance against overwhelming societal and personal pressures. The song can be divided into three main parts, each exploring a different aspect of the singer’s discontent. The first part is directed towards a person who has mistreated and belittled the singer in various ways, trying to break their spirit and make them submissive. The singer acknowledges the attempts but insists that they are not giving up and that they want to save the world, not just themselves. The second part broadens the scope to the issue of war and violence, lamenting how people can harm each other and destroy lives in the name of vague objectives that they don’t even understand. The singer expresses their refusal to be part of such madness and declares their pacifism. The final part delves into the singer’s personal background, as they reveal that they don’t fit into the expectations of their family or society and have been subjected to sexual repression and other traumas. The final words are a defiant call to action that urges the listener to awake and change their life.
Overall, “We’ve Had Enough” could be seen as a protest song against various forms of oppression and injustice, whether they are personal or political. The lyrics are cryptic and poetic, but they convey a sense of urgency and sincerity that resonates with many listeners. The themes of the song are universal and timeless, as they refer to perennial human struggles for freedom, dignity, and meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
If you think about all the hundred times that
You tried to dump me on the roadside rough?
Reflecting on the many times you attempted to leave me stranded on the side of the road
And all the hundred times in which you've tried to tell me
That my behaviours not one of the best
Recalling the numerous occasions on which you criticized my behavior
Then you tried to take my pretty little shoes off
And make me sleep on your trashy white bed
Attempting to remove my footwear and coerce me into sleeping on your unclean bed
I realize that the moral of the story
Is that your always two feet I just want the planet saved
Understanding that the lesson to be learned is that you are only concerned about yourself and your own needs, while I seek to protect the planet
I am a man who cannot understand
People fighting wars with great big guns in their hands
As an individual, I am unable to comprehend individuals engaging in wars with powerful weapons
They cant understand that they are killing their friends
Those individuals fail to realize that they are destroying the lives of their own comrades
Oh yes I know
I'm sure I know
I wont fight no fucking war
I am certain that I will not partake in any sort of battle
My father likes alot to tell me you're a criminal
And he would like to see me working all day
My dad often labels you a criminal and prefers that I spend my entire day working
My mother loves me more and everytime I'm drunk up
She comes to me and says you'll wind up an old man, go home
On the contrary, my mother cares more about me and whenever I'm intoxicated she advises me to leave before I become an old man
I wanna tell you something about my school days
I wanna tell you something about my teacher
I have a desire to share some personal details about my academic experiences and an instructor of mine
When hes back and sexually repressed
Although we think this shit is a good reason
Although we believe repressed sexuality is a valid excuse for his behavior
But I dont care I just want to tell you
You'll have to wake up and fuck up your damn life
Regardless, I don't particularly care and will still inform you that you need to wake up and make some changes in your life
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@vngelsinr
Coronavirus has me singing this all day🔥 and i remember i heard it on corey duffels skate scene in 2007
Great to come back and enjoy this gem💥
@dsandrin
good man
@PurpleJane
100%
@forevershampoo
Yes
@jamesquakenbush
Fuck yeah dude🌎🔨💪
@willneverbeacoginthesystem2615
left my house in 6th grade with my older brother listening to this song, slept in an abandon school building on trash seats. what a memorable night and song.
@brandonbernal9496
“I won’t fight no fucking war!!” 🤜🏻
@leatherdaddy69
I feel 17 again!
@dsandrin
soebody make us famous in JAPAN please!! ICE
@goblinzits
Simply one of the best songs ever recorded. This EP desperately needs a reissue.