Not Enough
Little Brother f/ Darien Brockington Lyrics
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And traveled all around the world to spread the message
Cause ain't no rest for the weary when it comes to my team
We only sleep on December the 32nd
DJ's dissin' the album before they check it
Dealin' with their managers and program directors
And even though I try not to stress it
Sometimes it feels like a waste of time and not worth the effort
Naw but I won't let it
Put a block on my team's hustle for a second
Poobie keep it rushing, as long as Tay and I on the mic
And 9th is on the percussion, these fronting dudes can't say nothing
It was only time for we finally spoke out
Plenty cold nights ahead I suggest you get your coats out
No time to stand here lips poked out we bout to closeout that stored up doubt
And keep it moving
Seems like whatever I do
Its not enough for you
I paid the cost and gave you my all
But you still want more
I'm still standing right here
But it seems so unfair
That I sacrifice and give you my life
But you still want more
Been a long time comin'
But damn we just made it
So much to discuss so frustrated
Yes, I must say that the industry lost touch
Radio better play this, cause Tay's style is nuts
And y'alls is just dated
It's history in the making
When I write its for all of N.C., call me the state pen
And now I'm making my name for those who hate that I'm
Staking my claim just like Nationwide
Radio, them suckas never play us
Took our wax to the station and they straight played us
That's how the game got contaminated
And now they sayin' we're at fault like the San Andreas
And still trying to play us
But not spin the record or disc
I got a fire burning deep that will not be extinguished
I mean this from the depths of my soul
People no more mind talk let my heart take control
Seems like whatever I do
It's not enough for you
I paid the cost and gave you my all
But you still want more
I'm still standing right here
But it seems so unfair
That I sacrifice and give you my life
But you still want more
Listen to this, just listen to this
Uh, right now, we gettin' it right now and now we gonna give you what you want
Just listen to this, just listen to this
I'm talking you, you, you, and all of you in the back
And in the middle in the front, come on
Homie, this here is pain
I'm speaking on this pitiful thing
That's now forever stained in the banks of my memory
You probably like, 'they running this, b'
But naw, I'll doubt we'll ever be
Its funny cats don't remember me
And don't think cause we all here that its gonna be all we
Or all love, its all bugged
Trying to mask them emotions with pounds and hugs
No more I say gotta make'em pay
Cause I'm tired of getting stepsonned in the worst way just wait
These chips on my shoulder gettin' stacked
When my pockets catch up Pooh's never turning back
Yo I ain't never heard a actor blow and go global
Then come back home and still be called local
And when we onstage the people they all front
Dope beats, dope rhymes what more do y'all want (shout it out)
Seems like whatever I do
It's not enough for you
I paid the cost and gave you my all
But you still want more
I'm still standing right here
But it seems so unfair
That I sacrifice and give you my life
But you still want more
The song "Not Enough" by Little Brother ft. Darien Brockington touches on the struggles and frustrations of being an up-and-coming artist and trying to make it in the music industry. The lyrics describe the hard work and dedication required to write rhymes, perform shows, and travel the world to spread their message. Despite these efforts, they feel that DJ's and program directors still diss their album before even giving it a chance. It can feel like a waste of time and not worth the effort, but they won't let it put a block on their team's hustle.
The chorus of the song, "Seems like whatever I do, it's not enough for you", expresses the feeling of never being able to please everyone or meet their expectations. The sacrifices they make and the effort they put in just doesn't seem to be enough for some people, and it can be frustrating and demoralizing. Despite this, they vow to keep pushing forward, making their mark and staking their claim in the industry.
The lyrics also touch on the issues of radio play and industry politics. They feel that their music is being overlooked and not given a fair chance, while other outdated styles are still being played. They call out the contamination of the game and how they are being held at fault for it. But they won't let that stop them from making their music and getting it out there for the people who appreciate and understand what they are trying to say.
Overall, the lyrics of "Not Enough" paint a vivid picture of the struggles and frustrations faced by artists in the music industry. It highlights the dedication and hard work required to make it, as well as the obstacles and roadblocks that can get in the way.
Line by Line Meaning
We spent the last year writing rhymes doing shows and chopping records
We dedicated the past year to writing and performing songs and producing vinyl records.
And traveled all around the world to spread the message
We went on global tours to promote our music.
Cause ain't no rest for the weary when it comes to my team
My team works tirelessly without taking breaks.
We only sleep on December the 32nd
We never take a break and even joke about nonexistent dates like December 32nd.
DJ's dissin' the album before they check it
Disc jockeys critique and reject our album without listening to it.
Dealin' with their managers and program directors
We have to interact with the managers and program directors of disc jockeys and radio stations.
And even though I try not to stress it
Despite my efforts not to stress out, the situation remains stressful.
Sometimes it feels like a waste of time and not worth the effort
At times, it seems like a futile and unproductive effort.
Naw but I won't let it
I refuse to let the negativity get the best of me.
Put a block on my team's hustle for a second
I won't allow any setbacks for my team.
Poobie keep it rushing, as long as Tay and I on the mic
As long as Poobie keeps up the tempo and Tay and I rap, we can overcome any obstacle.
And 9th is on the percussion, these fronting dudes can't say nothing
With 9th on the drums, the haters can't say anything negative.
It was only time for we finally spoke out
We realized it was time to speak up.
Plenty cold nights ahead I suggest you get your coats out
Difficulties are imminent, so prepare yourself.
No time to stand here lips poked out we bout to closeout that stored up doubt
We don't have time to mope and will overcome any lingering doubts.
And keep it moving
We'll keep pushing forward.
Seems like whatever I do
It appears that no matter my actions...
Its not enough for you
...it's never sufficient for you.
I paid the cost and gave you my all
I made huge sacrifices and gave everything I had.
But you still want more
But you still demand more.
I'm still standing right here
Despite everything, I'm still here.
But it seems so unfair
But it feels unjust.
That I sacrifice and give you my life
I gave you everything, including my life.
But you still want more
Yet, you still demand more.
Been a long time comin'
It took a while to get here.
But damn we just made it
But we finally succeeded.
So much to discuss so frustrated
Now, there's so much to talk about, and it's frustrating.
Yes, I must say that the industry lost touch
I have to admit that the music industry lost its touch.
Radio better play this, cause Tay's style is nuts
Radio stations should play our music because Tay's style is exceptional.
And y'alls is just dated
In comparison, other artists' styles seem outdated.
It's history in the making
We're making music history.
When I write its for all of N.C., call me the state pen
I write songs for North Carolina and represent the state.
And now I'm making my name for those who hate that I'm
I'm making a name for myself, especially for those who dislike me.
Staking my claim just like Nationwide
I'm asserting myself and establishing my presence, like Nationwide.
Radio, them suckas never play us
Radio stations refuse to play our music.
Took our wax to the station and they straight played us
But when we brought our vinyls to the station, they played them right away.
That's how the game got contaminated
This is how the music industry got corrupted.
And now they sayin' we're at fault like the San Andreas
Now they're blaming us, like they blame San Andreas fault for earthquakes.
And still trying to play us
Despite that, they're trying to manipulate us.
But not spin the record or disc
They won't spin our vinyls on the turntables.
I got a fire burning deep that will not be extinguished
But I have an intense passion that can never be destroyed.
I mean this from the depths of my soul
I say this with utmost sincerity and conviction.
People no more mind talk let my heart take control
From now on, my heart will lead instead of my mind.
Uh, right now, we gettin' it right now and now we gonna give you what you want
We're achieving success at the moment and will now give the fans what they desire.
Just listen to this, just listen to this
Listen to our music, just listen to this.
I'm talking you, you, you, and all of you in the back
I'm addressing the audience, including those in the back.
And in the middle in the front, come on
And those in the middle and front, let's go.
Homie, this here is pain
This is tough and heartbreaking.
I'm speaking on this pitiful thing
I'm referring to this unfortunate situation.
That's now forever stained in the banks of my memory
It's now permanently etched in my memory.
You probably like, 'they running this, b'
You may think we're succeeding, but...
But naw, I'll doubt we'll ever be
...I doubt we'll achieve complete success.
Its funny cats don't remember me
It's amusing that people don't recognize me anymore.
And don't think cause we all here that its gonna be all we
And don't assume everything's going to work out just because we're all in this together.
Or all love, its all bugged
It's not all love and there are many issues.
Trying to mask them emotions with pounds and hugs
We're trying to cover up our emotions with physical gestures like handshakes and hugs.
No more I say gotta make'em pay
It's time to hold the haters accountable.
Cause I'm tired of getting stepsonned in the worst way just wait
I'm tired of being treated unfairly and it's going to change soon.
These chips on my shoulder gettin' stacked
These issues are building up on my shoulders.
When my pockets catch up Pooh's never turning back
When we finally make it, we won't look back.
Yo I ain't never heard a actor blow and go global
I've never seen an actor gain global popularity quickly.
Then come back home and still be called local
But then return home and be considered just a local celebrity.
And when we onstage the people they all front
When we perform, people act tough and unimpressed.
Dope beats, dope rhymes what more do y'all want (shout it out)
We have excellent beats and lyrics, what more can you ask for? (Cheer it out)
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: VICTOR CARSTARPHEN, PHONTE LYSHOD COLEMAN, PATRICK DOUTHIT, THOMAS LOUIS III JONES, GENE MCFADDEN, JOHN WHITEHEAD
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