Had Enough
K. Phillips Lyrics
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And they called my bluff
With no where to fall
No one to trust
Am I kicked against the pricks
Just to fall upon a rose
I watched her bloom before me
I've had enough
I've had enough
I ought to know
To let go
I was runnin' from myself
Sellin' all I own
No plow beneath me
No garden grown
I've had enough
I've had enough
I ought to know
To let go
And everyone would do it
Ah if it was easy
My nightmares are not
What they used to be
And everyone's got demons
And I must say my own
I never thought I would
Bring em home
I've had enough
I've had enough
I've had enough
I ought to know
I've had enough
I've had enough
I've had enough
I ought to know To let go
The lyrics of K. Phillips's song "Had Enough" signify the singer's inner turmoil and his constant battles with his own actions, emotions, and thoughts. The first verse encompasses the aftermath of the singer's reckless behavior, which led to him wearing out his welcome with the people around him. Furthermore, his self-destructive nature pushed people to call his bluff, leaving him with no one to trust and nowhere to fall. In the following verse, the singer reflects on his experiences of running from himself by selling all his possessions and abandoning any sense of security. The lyrics that follow depict the singer's inner conflicts and his realization that he must let go of his demons to move forward.
With a chorus that repeats, "I've had enough, I ought to know to let go," the message of the song becomes clear. The repetition of the phrase emphasizes the idea that the singer must understand and learn to let go of his past to move forward. The song revolves around self-reflection and self-realization, which are necessary for personal growth. It serves as a reminder that one's past cannot dictate their future and that letting go is essential to give room to new beginnings.
Line by Line Meaning
And I wore out my welcome
I stayed in one place for too long and now my presence is no longer desired
And they called my bluff
I got caught lying or pretending to be someone I'm not
With no where to fall
I have no safety net or cushion to rely on
No one to trust
I am alone and have lost faith in those around me
Am I kicked against the pricks
Do I continue to struggle against something that is causing me pain?
Just to fall upon a rose
Although I struggle, I may end up finding something beautiful
I watched her bloom before me
I witnessed the growth and development of something/someone special
And I watched her close
But I was not able to keep it or her, and now it's gone
I've had enough
I have reached my limit and can't take it anymore
I ought to know
I should have learned by now
To let go
To release control and allow things to happen naturally
I was runnin' from myself
I was trying to escape my problems, but they ultimately caught up with me
Sellin' all I own
I am willing to give up my possessions to try and make a change
No plow beneath me
I have no foundation or means for growth or success
No garden grown
I have not nurtured anything meaningful or fulfilling in my life
And everyone would do it
Other people would take the same route or make the same choices
Ah if it was easy
But it's not an easy path to take
My nightmares are not
The things that scare me most and keep me up at night
What they used to be
Are not the same as they were before, but they still haunt me
And everyone's got demons
Everyone has their own inner battles and struggles
And I must say my own
I have to confront and acknowledge my own demons
I never thought I would
I didn't expect to have to deal with these issues
Bring em home
But now they are a part of me that I can't ignore or escape
Writer(s): K Phillips
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