Never Enough
L.A .Guns Lyrics
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Why you fooling around
Why you always gotta be puttin' me down
You don't know what I'm talking about
So hey little girl better stop putting out
I've been walking in my sleep
Can you give me what I need
It's never enough just to please you
Ooh baby it's never enough
You take and you take all you can
Now I need to understand
It's never enough
Baby bye bye
Hey little girl you're a heart breaker
Why you gotta be such a dictator
You don't care about how I feel
Why you always gotta be spinning your wheels
I've been walking in my sleep
Can you give me what I need
It's never enough just to hold you
It's never enough just to please you
Ooh baby it's never enough
You take and you take all you can
Now I need to understand
It's never enough
Baby bye bye
In "Never Enough" by L.A. Guns, the singer seems to be addressing a woman who is consistently putting him down and not meeting his needs. He questions why she continues to treat him in this way and urges her to stop "putting out." Despite his desperation to have his needs met, the singer understands that it's "never enough" just to hold or please her. He recognizes that she takes all she can from him without giving him what he needs emotionally, so he's left feeling unfulfilled and unsatisfied. In the end, he resolves to say goodbye to her because she's a "heart breaker" and a "dictator."
The lyrics of this song convey a sense of frustration and disillusionment with a relationship that has left the singer feeling isolated and unimportant. It's clear from the repetition of "never enough" that the singer has tried to satisfy the woman's demands, but she continues to take without giving anything in return. The song's driving guitar riffs and hard-hitting percussion add to the sense of urgency, creating a tense and passionate atmosphere that matches the singer's desperate plea for connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey little girl
The singer addresses a woman who is younger than him or perceived to be younger than him.
Why you fooling around
The singer questions the woman's behavior, implying that she is not taking him seriously.
Why you always gotta be puttin' me down
The singer accuses the woman of insulting or belittling him consistently.
You don't know what I'm talking about
The singer implies that the woman is unaware of his thoughts, feelings, or struggles.
So hey little girl better stop putting out
The singer advises the woman to stop giving false statements or engaging in insincere behavior.
I've been walking in my sleep
The singer confesses to feeling lost in his thoughts or actions, possibly due to being emotionally unfulfilled.
Can you give me what I need
The singer asks the woman if she can provide him with the emotional support or validation he seeks.
It's never enough just to hold you
The singer communicates that merely being in physical contact with the woman is not satisfying him emotionally.
It's never enough just to please you
The singer implies that the woman's standards or expectations are too high or unrealistic.
Ooh baby it's never enough
The singer expresses in a sentimental tone that his emotional needs are not being met.
You take and you take all you can
The singer accuses the woman of selfishly extracting emotional resources or support from him without reciprocation.
Now I need to understand
The singer declares that he requires clarity or closure from the situation.
Baby bye bye
The singer bids farewell to the woman, possibly due to emotional exhaustion or unsatisfaction.
Hey little girl you're a heart breaker
The singer labels the woman as someone who causes emotional pain or distress, possibly unintentionally.
Why you gotta be such a dictator
The singer accuses the woman of having controlling or authoritative behavior.
You don't care about how I feel
The singer implies that the woman is indifferent or apathetic towards his emotional state.
Why you always gotta be spinning your wheels
The singer questions the woman's actions or intentions, suggesting that they may be unproductive or directionless.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., MUSIC & MEDIA INT'L, INC.
Written by: GREGG TRIPP, KELLY NICKELS, MICHAEL THOMAS CRIPPS, PHILIP LEWIS, PHILIP ROY, STEVE RILEY, TRACII RICHARD ULRICH
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Van Henry
Those of us that were coming of age in the 80s really had it good ,it really was rock n roll all night ,party everyday ,never thought it would end ,what a blast ,a shame kids nowadays cant experience the debauchery of the 80s .
Mike Zimmerman
YT would probably ban my comment if I said certain things we did as kids....the oversensitivity to what was commonplace back then....Im lucky I made it through with zero DUIs and zero accidents - not to mention all the stuff I damaged along the way.
martin lucero
To me and to you and to all people born in the 50's, 60's, and 70's that have the experience to live through the 80's with all the music, movies, and changes in the world. I salute you!!!
J
The kids are not lucky unless we leave them our music playlists legacy
Elucidus
@J Yeah, we have a classic movie night with the kids once a week where we watch the good movies form the past. And between my wife and I they are well aware of the music of the past as well. :)
Michael Bayne
I agree most definitely to all of what you stated. How the women dressed,looked & acted of this era was the sexiest.
Randy Russell
Traci Guns' lead guitar work is pure silk. His lead runs are textbook perfect smooth. Love it.
yu stu
GD the way this song flows from the guitar solo right back into the chorus - it's pure metal!!
diego ferrero
A me ricordano gli Aerosmith
Donnie Dresselhaus
Back in the day, when playing guitar(lead) meant something