Famed for his largely improvised shows, that see Jamie constructing his tracks live, voicing and layering right in front of your eyes, effortlessly whipping them out of the air and forging them into clanking electro riffs and deathprod funk grooves.
Likened to Sly Stone, Prince and Little Richard, he is Britain's voice of soul for the new era.
Jamie is/was half of the Super_collider project. He has also helped write and produce on the albums of Mocky, who in return drums in his live band.
Enough's Enough
Jamie Lidell Lyrics
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When you and I know you wait for me across the open skies
I'm a 6 foot fool in a 2 bit disguise
Too big too small never right sized
Never let you know never let you know, baby
Never let you know what you mean to me
But enough is enough
So much more than enough
For me
What did I hear you say? You been feeling like you might be wrong for me?
That you're not the one I'm looking for because of who I used to be?
Who knew your 5 foot 3 would be my perfect size?
We're like puzzle pieces baby. When we click side by side
Just wish I could let you know
Let you know what you mean to me
So enough is enough
You're so much more than enough
You're so much more than enough
Yeah enough is enough
The lyrics of Jamie Lidell's song Enough's Enough seem to be about a person who is searching for something more in a stranger's eyes while disregarding the love and companionship that they already have with someone waiting for them. The singer compares himself to a 6-foot fool in a 2-bit disguise, indicating that he feels inadequate and that he doesn't think he's good enough for his partner. This is also suggested by the lines "Too big too small never right sized."
Despite these negative thoughts, the singer knows that his partner is more than enough for him. He believes that they are like puzzle pieces and that they fit perfectly together, which is what makes them right for each other. The singer wishes that he could let his partner know how much they mean to him and how important their relationship is, but he's struggled to open up and express his feelings. The recurring refrain, "enough is enough," is a declaration that the singer's search for something more is over, and that he is finally content with his partner.
Overall, the song is an ode to the importance of appreciating what we have and not taking our loved ones for granted. It's about learning to see the value in the person we have in front of us rather than getting lost in a search for something elusive.
Line by Line Meaning
What could it be I'm looking for in a stranger’s eyes?
I feel like something is missing in my life, but I'm not sure what I'm searching for.
When you and I know you wait for me across the open skies
Regardless of my uncertainty, I know that you are my true love and we are meant to be together.
I'm a 6 foot fool in a 2 bit disguise
I often feel inadequate or insecure, even though I present a confident exterior.
Too big too small never right sized
I can never seem to get things perfect, no matter how much I try.
Never let you know never let you know, baby
I have a hard time expressing my emotions and telling you how much you mean to me.
Never let you know what you mean to me
I wish I could be better at showing you how much I care about you.
But enough is enough
It's time to stop holding back and start being truthful.
You're more than enough
You are everything I'm looking for and more.
So much more than enough
I am overwhelmed by how much I love and appreciate you.
What did I hear you say? You been feeling like you might be wrong for me?
Did I understand you correctly? Are you doubting our relationship because you think you're not the right fit for me?
That you're not the one I'm looking for because of who I used to be?
Are you worried that my past experiences or ex-partners are influencing what I'm looking for in a relationship?
Who knew your 5 foot 3 would be my perfect size?
I'm surprised that our differences in height, or any other superficial differences, don't matter to me. I see us fitting together perfectly.
We're like puzzle pieces baby. When we click side by side
Our personalities and strengths complement each other like two fitting pieces of a puzzle.
Just wish I could let you know
I really wish I could express to you how much I value and adore you.
You're so much more than enough
You exceed all of my expectations and more.
Yeah enough is enough
I'm ready to stop hesitating and tell you how much I truly love you.
Contributed by Lucas B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.