We've Had Enough
Michael Jackson - Michael Jackson: The Ultimate Collection Lyrics
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And no one told her why
Her direction has a dim light
From one more violent crime
She innocently questioned why
Why her father had to die
She asked the men in blue
Who will live and who will die
Did god say that you could decide?
You saw he didn't run
And that my daddy had no gun
In the middle of a village
Way in a distant land
Lies a poor boy with his broken toy
Too young to understand
He's awaken, ground is shaken
His father grabs his hand
Screaming, crying, his wife's dying
Now he's left to explain
He innocently questioned why
Why his mother had to die
What did these soldiers come here for?
If they're for peace, why is there war?
Did god say that they could decide
Who will live and who will die?
All my mama ever did
Was try to take care of her kids
We're innocently standing by
Watching people lose their lives
It seems as if we have no voice
It's time for us to make a choice
Only god could decide
Who will live and who will die
There's nothing that can't be done
If we raise our voice as one
They've gotta hear it from me
They've gotta hear it from you
They've gotta hear it from us
We can't take it
We've already had enough
They've gotta hear it from me
They've gotta hear it from you
They've gotta hear it from us
We can't take it
We've already had enough
They've gotta hear it from me
They've gotta hear it from you
They've gotta hear it from you, baby
We can't take it
We've already had enough
Deep in my soul, baby (deep in your soul and let god decide)
Deep in my soul (it's up to me and I'm still alive)
They've gotta hear it from us
We can't take it
We've already had enough
It's going down baby
Just let god decide
It's going on baby
Just let god decide
Deep in my soul, baby
We've already had enough
They've gotta hear it from me
They've gotta hear it from you
They've gotta hear it from us
We can't, we can't
We've already had enough
You're my brother
They've gotta hear it from me (we've already had enough)
In the dark from me
As my brother, it's too much for me
As my brother, baby
As my mother
We've already had enough
Oh lord, oh lord
Deep in my soul babe, oh no
Why did you do it?
Why did you do it?
Please don't let it
Oh no, oh no
Why did you do it?
Oh, don't do it
Oh no, oh no, oh no
Please don't do it
Why did you do it?
Oh no, hold on, yeah
"We've Had Enough" by Michael Jackson is a powerful song that addresses the tragic consequences of violence and war. The lyrics depict two different stories, each emphasizing the innocent questioning of why such acts of violence occur and the urgent need for change.
In the first verse, Jackson tells the story of a young girl whose life is affected by violence. She has lost someone dear to her, and she cannot understand why it happened. She questions the authority figures, specifically asking the police why they have the power to decide who lives and who dies. The reference to her father having no gun suggests that the violence inflicted upon him was unjustified and unnecessary.
The second verse introduces another heartbreaking story, this time of a young boy in a distant land. His world is shattered when his father holds his hand and tries to comprehend the loss of his dying wife. The boy wonders why soldiers came to their village if they were supposed to bring peace. He questions whether it is up to them to decide who lives and who dies, highlighting the senselessness of war. The mention of his mother trying to care for her children emphasizes the innocence and vulnerability of those affected by violence.
The chorus expresses the frustration and helplessness felt by those witnessing these tragedies. It suggests that the victims' voices are not being heard, and it is time for everyone to make a choice and take action. The plea is for unity and raising collective voices to demand change, as only God should have the power to decide who lives and who dies.
As the song progresses, the repetition of the chorus emphasizes the urgency and desperation to be heard. The mentioning of raising voices collectively as one suggests that it is only through unity and solidarity that change can be achieved. It is clear that the message is directed at those in power, urging them to listen and understand the pain and suffering that has already been endured.
In the final lines, Jackson brings in a spiritual aspect, reminding us that deep in his soul, he believes it is up to God to decide. However, his frustration and anger towards the violence and injustice are evident, as he pleas for action and change.
Overall, "We've Had Enough" is a plea for justice, empathy, and an end to violence. It calls for unity and collective action to ensure that everyone's voices are heard and that no more lives are lost unnecessarily.
Line by Line Meaning
Love was taken from a young life
The innocence and joy of a young person's life was tragically taken away.
And no one told her why
No one provided an explanation or comfort for the loss she experienced.
Her direction has a dim light
She feels lost and uncertain about her path forward.
From one more violent crime
Her situation is a result of yet another act of violence.
She innocently questioned why
In her innocence, she asks a heartfelt question seeking understanding.
Why her father had to die
She wants to know the reason behind her father's untimely death.
She asked the men in blue
She turns to the authorities for answers and accountability.
How is it that you get to choose
She questions the power held by the men in uniforms to make life and death decisions.
Who will live and who will die
She challenges the notion that anyone should have the authority to decide who lives and who dies.
Did god say that you could decide?
She questions the divine justification behind allowing humans to determine the fate of others.
You saw he didn't run
She points out that her father was not a threat as he did not try to flee.
And that my daddy had no gun
She emphasizes that her father was unarmed, further questioning the use of deadly force against him.
In the middle of a village
The events take place in a small community.
Way in a distant land
The village is located far away.
Lies a poor boy with his broken toy
There is a young, impoverished boy with a broken toy.
Too young to understand
He is too young and innocent to comprehend the situation fully.
He's awaken, ground is shaken
The boy is abruptly awakened and frightened by a disturbance.
His father grabs his hand
His father takes hold of his hand, seeking to protect and guide him.
Screaming, crying, his wife's dying
Amidst chaos, he witnesses the agony of his mother's impending death.
Now he's left to explain
He is now burdened with the responsibility of making sense of the tragedy to the young boy.
What did these soldiers come here for?
He questions the purpose of the soldiers' presence in their village.
If they're for peace, why is there war?
He reflects on the contradiction of soldiers being present in a supposed quest for peace, while witnessing the suffering of war.
Did god say that they could decide
He raises the question of whether any divine authority granted the soldiers the power to determine life and death.
Who will live and who will die?
He questions the morality of allowing others to determine who lives and dies.
All my mama ever did
He speaks of his mother's continuous efforts and sacrifices.
Was try to take care of her kids
Her main focus and concern was always ensuring the well-being and protection of her children.
We're innocently standing by
Despite our innocence, we find ourselves witnessing and passively observing the loss of human lives.
Watching people lose their lives
We are forced to witness the tragedy of people dying.
It seems as if we have no voice
It feels like we lack the power or ability to make a meaningful impact or change.
It's time for us to make a choice
This situation calls for us to take action and make a decision about how we will respond.
Only god could decide
Only a higher power should have the authority to determine life and death.
Who will live and who will die
We should reject the notion of humans making such crucial decisions.
There's nothing that can't be done
With determination and unity, we have the ability to achieve anything.
If we raise our voice as one
By coming together and speaking out collectively, our voices become powerful.
They've gotta hear it from me
We must personally ensure that our message is heard.
They've gotta hear it from you
We need everyone's participation to amplify the message.
They've gotta hear it from us
Collectively, we must make sure our message reaches its intended audience.
We can't take it
We have reached our limit, and we can no longer tolerate the current situation.
We've already had enough
We have already faced an excessive amount of pain and suffering.
Deep in my soul, baby
A profound feeling within me, at the core of my being.
Deep in my soul
At the depths of my being, in the most profound part of myself.
They've gotta hear it from us
It is crucial that our message is received and understood by others.
It's going down baby
A critical and transformative event is taking place.
Just let god decide
We should surrender the power of decision-making to a higher authority.
It's going on baby
A significant situation or circumstance is currently happening.
It's going on baby
The situation continues to unfold and develop.
Just let god decide
We must relinquish control and trust in a divine plan.
Deep in my soul, baby
A deeply ingrained feeling within me.
We've already had enough
We have surpassed the limit of what we can endure.
They've gotta hear it from me
It is essential that I personally deliver the message and make my voice heard.
They've gotta hear it from you
Your contribution and active participation in delivering the message are crucial.
They've gotta hear it from us
Together, we need to make sure our message resonates and reaches its intended recipients.
We can't, we can't
We are incapable of enduring any longer or accepting the current state.
We've already had enough
We have already faced an excessive amount of pain and suffering.
You're my brother
We are all connected and part of the same human family.
They've gotta hear it from me
It is my responsibility to deliver the message and make my voice heard.
In the dark from me
I cannot be silent or withhold the truth in a time of darkness.
As my brother, it's too much for me
Witnessing the suffering and injustice experienced by my fellow human beings weighs heavily on me.
As my brother, baby
In recognizing our shared humanity, I feel a deep responsibility to act.
As my mother
Like a loving and nurturing mother, I must protect and care for others.
We've already had enough
We have reached our limit of pain and suffering.
Oh lord, oh lord
Expressing a plea or cry for divine intervention or guidance.
Deep in my soul babe, oh no
At the deepest level of my being, I feel an emotional distress.
Why did you do it?
Expressing confusion and seeking understanding for the cause of the suffering.
Please don't let it
A plea or request to prevent the continuation of the pain and injustice.
Oh no, oh no
An expression of distress or concern.
Why did you do it?
Questioning the motives or reasons behind someone's actions that caused harm.
Oh, don't do it
Pleading for the avoidance of further harm or wrongdoing.
Oh no, oh no, oh no
Repeated expression of distress, shock, or disbelief.
Please don't do it
A desperate request to prevent a negative action or outcome.
Why did you do it?
Seeking an explanation for the actions that caused harm and suffering.
Oh no, hold on, yeah
A mix of concern and encouragement to hold on amidst difficult times.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Joe Jackson, Carole Bayer Sager, Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III, Lashawn Daniels
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[Verse 1]
Love was taken from a young life
And no one told her why
Her direction has a dim light
From one more violent crime
[Interlude]
She innocently questioned why
Why her father had to die
She asked the men in blue
How is it that you get to choose
Who will live and who will die
Did God say that you could decide?
You saw he did not run
And that my daddy had no gun
[Verse 2]
In the middle of a village
Way in a distant land
Lies a poor boy with his broken toy
Too young to understand
He's awaken, ground is shaking
His father grabs his hand
Screaming, crying, his wife's dying
Now he's left to explain
[Pre-Chorus]
He innocently questioned why
Why his mother had to die
What did these soldiers come here for?
If they're for peace, why is there war?
Did God say that they could decide
Who will live and who will die?
All my mama ever did
Was try to take care of her kids
We're innocently standing by
Watching people lose their lives
It seems as if we have no voice
It's time for us to make a choice
Only God could decide
Who will live and who will die
There's nothing that cannot be done
If we raise our voice as one
[Chorus]
They've gotta hear it from me
They've gotta hear it from you
They've gotta hear it from us
We can't take it
We've already had enough
They've gotta hear it from me
They've gotta hear it from you
They've gotta hear it from us
We can't take it
We've already had enough
They've gotta hear it from me
They've gotta hear it from you
They've gotta hear it from you, baby
We can't take it
We've already had enough
(Deep in my soul baby)
Deep in your soul and let God decide
(Deep in my soul)
It's up to me and I am still alive
They've gotta hear it from us
We can't take it
We've already had enough
It's going down baby
(Just let God decide)
It's going on baby
(Just let God decide)
Deep in my soul baby
We've already had enough
They've gotta hear it from me
They've gotta hear it from you
They've gotta hear it from us
We can't, we can't
We've already had enough
You're my lover
We've already had enough
They've gotta hear it from me, in the dark from me
As my brother, it's too much from me
As my brother, baby
As my lover
We've already had enough (Aaow!)
[Outro]
Oh lord, oh lord
Deep in my soul, babe
Oh no
Why did you do it?
Why did you do it?
Please don't let it
Oh no, oh no
Why did you do it?
Oh, don't do it
Oh no, oh no, oh no
Please don't do it
Why did you do it?
Oh no, hold on
Yeah
@mjjeternal7760
"There's nothing that can't be done, if we raise our voice as ONE"
~Michael Jackson
@MuffinTM
that quote was so good that it was at his memorial.
@kikka7391
MJJ Eternal: Great Michael! He always had the right words .
@Deemularap
Michael Never dies
@kikka7391
MJJ Eternal. Michael said true and pure words. A Visionary. A poet.
@sudarshanshetty1340
@Deem He's forever💖 no one will take his place
@evanpar5447
Still can’t believe this MASTERPIECE was never officially released - RIP MJ
@jorgensn2446
True
@jeroenboth167
It was released on the boxset named The Ultimate Collection in 2004
@Juan_the_mtg
@@jeroenboth167And everyone always forgets about that